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23. And Reagain wasn't just warned by the Israelis, but the Pentagon and CIA.

Sat Apr 4, 2026, 04:01 PM

Apr 4

The Teflon presidents are never Democrats.

https://www.upi.com/Archives/1984/10/17/Reagan-ignored-Pentagon-urging-to-withdraw-Marines/1880466833600/#:~:text=be%20pulled%20out.-,',by%20Reagan%2C%20The%20Nation%20said.

Compare the media/Republican reactions to the Benghazi attack and the pullout from Afghanistan to the media/Democratic response to the entirely preventable Beirut tragedy, with so many more American lives lost.

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If I recall correctly, [View all] PCIntern Apr 3 OP

The propaganda masters have gained total control Mysterian Apr 3 #1

;-{)..... Goonch Apr 3 #2

👀 Sector 001 Apr 3 #4

A buddy of mine was there. OldBaldy1701E Apr 3 #6

Maybe you should ask him, while you still can FakeNoose Apr 3 #9

That is a good idea. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Apr 4 #20

Someone tried to push the "only democrats cut and run" Ilsa Apr 3 #7

The reality is Democrats have a positive perspective cachukis Apr 3 #10

Agreed, but you need the majority of followers. cachukis Apr 3 #16

What we're selling? Seems there ain't enough people buying. paleotn Apr 3 #17

Pfft ray-gun committed sedition with Iran/contra Javaman Apr 3 #11

This! This! And this!! Joinfortmill Apr 3 #12

Heritage Foundation BurnDoubt Apr 3 #14

Don't get me started... returnee Apr 4 #19

I'd like to add re 9/11 Unwind Your Mind Apr 4 #21

Don't forget that three days after Beirut, Mblaze Apr 4 #22