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eppur_se_muova

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26. Like you, I'm hoping the Kurds can exploit this for whatever they can get out of it without risking any real ...

Reply to 2naSalit (Reply #25)

Thu Mar 5, 2026, 07:31 AM

9 hrs ago

commitment on their part. They know the US likes to toss around money and weapons systems for its potential allies, so why not take advantage ? Just cross their fingers behind their backs when making promises !

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It's bullshit... 2naSalit 11 hrs ago #25

Like you, I'm hoping the Kurds can exploit this for whatever they can get out of it without risking any real ... eppur_se_muova 9 hrs ago #26

What would be funny GCG 6 hrs ago #28