Some More News Even More News: No War With Iran.... Please?
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Feb 20, 2026 A snowed-in cohost absence leads to talk of a possible US or Israeli strike on Iran and the politics around it. They contrast international prosecutions with US impunity, unpack Prince Andrew and South Korea's jailing of a former leader, and trace the widening Epstein network. Other highlights: a tragic hockey rink shooting, X's drift under Elon, Colbert-CBS legal tensions, and JD Vance's performative Board of Peace moment.
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Imminent Military Action Looks Serious
- The hosts warn an imminent U.S.-Iran military action looks more serious than past bluster and could escalate into a long conflict.
- They note the administration is mobilizing forces without clear congressional authorization or public justification.
Quick Strikes Often Become Long Wars
- The hosts argue a quick-strike rationale masks the reality that such campaigns often become multi-week or multi-year commitments.
- They warn 'in and out' language historically turns into prolonged occupation and destruction.
Contradictory Claims Undermine War Rationale
- They highlight poor messaging from the administration undermines any case for war, noting past claims Iran's nuclear sites were 'obliterated.'
- That contradiction raises questions about the necessity and aim of new strikes.