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NJCher

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3. At first I could

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Sat Jan 3, 2026, 08:54 AM

Jan 3

Not believe they carried out such orders. Somehow he got them to do it.

His latest babbling about it being “our oil” does not bode well for those who followed such orders.

The fact that his many cognitive tests are in the news does not suggest a good outcome, either.

As usual, the real story will take some time to come out.

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Trump said they would obey his orders... kentuck Jan 3 #1

The latest squeeze of crazy from a syphilitic brain. marble falls Jan 3 #2

At first I could NJCher Jan 3 #3

It won't be pretty if he insert US troops to stabilize whatever administration he intends to install. marble falls Jan 3 #4

Hegseth for president of Venezuela!! Hope22 Jan 3 #13

That's so .... possible. marble falls Jan 3 #14

Or he will give Bettie Jan 3 #17

A fate worse than hell...... Hope22 Jan 3 #20

When have U.S. military leaders, officers or troops ever refused to obey orders to overthrow a foreign government? sop Jan 3 #5

I think it's way past time for them to babylonsister Jan 3 #6

They know NOTHING will be done to prosecute. nt RandiFan1290 Jan 3 #7

Which totally LilElf70 Jan 3 #19

Is this just a prelude liberalgunwilltravel Jan 3 #8

Or invading Brazil to put Bolsoaro back in power?? 70sEraVet Jan 3 #11

If there are usa soldiers that committed crimes oldmanlynn Jan 3 #9

But Venezualeans are celebrating in Miami.. mountain grammy Jan 3 #10

After the boat attacks, why would anyone think differently? WhiskeyGrinder Jan 3 #12

When the smoke clears Six117 Jan 3 #15

First shot at reorganizing global order, w US taking control of western hemisphere. Attempting, anyway. nt wiggs Jan 3 #16

He gets away with everything Grim Chieftain Jan 3 #18

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