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sop

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31. Resignation would be counterproductive.

Reply to kacekwl (Reply #4)

Tue Sep 30, 2025, 01:38 PM

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Trump would like nothing better than to rid himself of the more honorable military leaders.

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If any of them who heard kacekwl Tuesday #4

Not necessarily. intheflow Tuesday #8

They have a responsibility to do just that SSJVegeta Tuesday #32

Resignation would be counterproductive. sop Tuesday #31

what's the difference if they comply with a 'war' on American cities? bigtree Tuesday #33

So far that war on American cities is a reality that only exists in Trump's diseased mind. sop Tuesday #40

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