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no_hypocrisy

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3. That embassy in Baghdad was one of Shrub's most ambitious projects.

Sat Mar 14, 2026, 09:33 AM

21 hrs ago

He wanted it to be larger than all the other embassies, more impressive. Sort of like a dog marking its spot for other dogs.

The United States inaugurated its largest embassy ever on Monday, officially opening a fortress-like compound in the heart of the Green Zone as a testament to America's commitment to Iraq.

Addressing an inauguration ceremony under tight security, Ambassador Ryan Crocker said the $700 million embassy was testimony to America's long-term friendship with Iraq, where about 146,000 U.S. troops are deployed.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-opens-new-700m-baghdad-embassy/

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US embassy in Baghdad hit by missile [View all] BumRushDaShow 21 hrs ago OP

Russia also coached them gab13by13 21 hrs ago #1

Yup. BumRushDaShow 21 hrs ago #4

Could be, but Iranians are pretty good with drones themselves. paleotn 20 hrs ago #11

So much winning. Biophilic 21 hrs ago #2

That embassy in Baghdad was one of Shrub's most ambitious projects. no_hypocrisy 21 hrs ago #3

Yup. BumRushDaShow 21 hrs ago #6

This calls for a picture! LeftInTX 21 hrs ago #9

Don't worry! The Iranian's missile capacity is degraded by 86% Prairie Gates 21 hrs ago #5

OBLITERATED!!!11!!!11!!!! BumRushDaShow 21 hrs ago #8

Hold it. What? underpants 20 hrs ago #10

REMEMBER THIS? BumRushDaShow 19 hrs ago #13

Ha! Prairie Gates 19 hrs ago #14

I'm not an idiot. However, those in high office are in a category all their own. ❤️ littlemissmartypants 21 hrs ago #7

Ah, yes. The "Green Zone" from back in the day. paleotn 20 hrs ago #12

There was no planning. SamuelAdams 8 hrs ago #15