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paleotn

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15. Stalin did that too

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Fri Apr 3, 2026, 10:26 AM

Apr 3

and if not for the equal stupidity of the “Austrian corporal” it might have been the end of him. Of course Stalin had them shot. At least we’ve not gone that far……yet.

This will end with a failed operation and mass casualties. At the very least no change in status quo with mass casualties. Hope it doesn’t take that to end the orange bastard but it might.

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Senator Chris Murphy: It's likely that experienced generals are telling Hegseth his Iran war plans are unworkable, [View all] Passages Apr 3 OP

May they promptly run for office. sunflowerseed Apr 3 #1

I would rather they open their mouths and tell America what is really going on. Autumn Apr 3 #2

Yes, 100%! Why don't they do that? And do it as a group - it would be even more effective than individually. TheRickles Apr 3 #9

How about both? Bluetus Apr 3 #10

Hegseth taking out more US generals than Iran leftstreet Apr 3 #3

How many so far? Autumn Apr 3 #4

Google says: peppertree Apr 3 #16

Yikes! Stunning when seen as a list. yellow dahlia Apr 3 #27

Not cute, Ron. littlemissmartypants Apr 4 #33

I hope if Trump is even thinking of using nukes... biocube Apr 3 #5

You can bet money on him thinking about it. littlemissmartypants Apr 4 #34

As much as I hate to even think it... IrishAfricanAmerican Apr 3 #6

Strongly worded letters... GiqueCee Apr 3 #7

Psychopaths are in charge of the United States government. littlemissmartypants Apr 4 #32

Putin is smiling... dlk Apr 3 #8

And Bibi... peppertree Apr 3 #18

Indeed dlk Apr 3 #31

Just like everything else, Trump is following Hitler. ChicagoTeamster Apr 3 #11

Can they speak to Congressmen/Senators on committees karynnj Apr 3 #12

I hope Congress invites them. yellow dahlia Apr 3 #28

This is where the former Pentagon press corp could be handy. underpants Apr 3 #30

Only Nazis need apply peppertree Apr 3 #13

That sounds about right. Baitball Blogger Apr 3 #14

Stalin did that too paleotn Apr 3 #15

Those generals need to get together and kick Hegseth's ass out. BComplex Apr 3 #17

That's easy to say, but . . . markpkessinger Apr 3 #25

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As long as they keep Raisin' Caine Mblaze Apr 3 #20

And War Crimes ... and illegal orders but Kegseth does not believe in laws JT45242 Apr 3 #21

Sycophant General Grok AI reporting for duty! hay rick Apr 3 #22

Weaken the U.,S. military? Who would want such a thing? usonian Apr 3 #23

The republican regime of idiots will be a disaster for our military Mysterian Apr 3 #24

Destroying our once great country, piece by piece. lindysalsagal Apr 3 #26

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