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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(136,950 posts)
Tue May 5, 2026, 03:52 PM Yesterday

Lindsey Graham Calls for 'Big, Strong, Painful' U.S. Retaliation Against Iran

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) called for President Donald Trump to launch a “big, strong, painful and short” military retaliation against Iran on Monday, following Iran’s attack on the UAE, which he claimed violated the current ceasefire.

Graham, one of the most hawkish GOP senators, told The Wall Street Journal’s Alexander Ward on Monday that Iran “absolutely” violated the current ceasefire it has with the U.S. by attacking vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and launching missiles at the United Arab Emirates – one of which hit an oil facility.

Ward reported that Graham insisted Iran’s actions call for Trump to launch a “big, strong, painful and short” military retaliation against Iran.

Graham argued that there is now an obvious “justification to hit Iran hard to further reduce their capabilities and interference with freedom of navigation, as well as wreaking havoc on the region.”

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/lindsey-graham-calls-big-strong-190853037.html

Isn't that the way you like it Lindsey?

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Lindsey Graham Calls for 'Big, Strong, Painful' U.S. Retaliation Against Iran (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Yesterday OP
I know. Really, it sounds like Lindsey's into S&M. Vinca Yesterday #1
(The jokes write themselves) Drum Yesterday #2
What is with this guy... lame54 Yesterday #3
He has completely lost his mind or whatever is left........................ Lovie777 Yesterday #4
Doing the same thing over and over, expecting a different result. C_U_L8R Yesterday #5
I'm confused JBTaurus83 Yesterday #6
Come on, South Carolina..retire this guy. Deuxcents Yesterday #7
"Big, strong, painful and short" Dulcinea Yesterday #8
Tie him to the nose of a jet and let him lead the way. RoeVWade 23 hrs ago #9
Wait--I thought that war was over on day 2? Kingofalldems 23 hrs ago #10
Easy there, Linz. You'll blow a gasket. BannonsLiver 23 hrs ago #11
So Lindsey likes it big, strong, and painful? Ocelot II 23 hrs ago #12
Girthy, prolonged punishment YES YES! harumph 23 hrs ago #13
Retaliation, Lindsey? City Lights 22 hrs ago #14
This message was self-deleted by its author oasis 22 hrs ago #15

C_U_L8R

(49,497 posts)
5. Doing the same thing over and over, expecting a different result.
Tue May 5, 2026, 03:55 PM
Yesterday

This concept is way over their heads.

Dulcinea

(10,254 posts)
8. "Big, strong, painful and short"
Tue May 5, 2026, 03:59 PM
Yesterday

I'm sure that got Lindz all hot & bothered. "Mah stars! I'm getting the vapors!"

Kingofalldems

(40,358 posts)
10. Wait--I thought that war was over on day 2?
Tue May 5, 2026, 04:08 PM
23 hrs ago

War boy and his buddies posted as much right here.

Here we are 10 weeks later.....

City Lights

(25,999 posts)
14. Retaliation, Lindsey?
Tue May 5, 2026, 05:15 PM
22 hrs ago

Who started this clusterfuck?

Why that would be your hero and savior! So sit down, and STFU.

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