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OC375

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9. Dunno. I doubt we do nothing.

Reply to artemisia1 (Reply #7)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 08:02 AM

19 hrs ago

Russia seized an American business, so their boats are fair game.

China can be cut off in trade, as Trump seems fine with it.

Ships can be inspected or blockaded as well, like Iran does to allow/ disallow traffic through.

There are options, before our subs.

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Not surprised at all. China and Russia know that we're the weakest we've ever been and now's their chance. Vinca Saturday #2

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You mean we still have an intelligence agency..................I thought that got cut.............. turbinetree Saturday #4

That ain't gonna fly. OC375 Yesterday #6

And we can stop it, how? No more than Russia could/can stop us arming Ukraine. /nt artemisia1 Yesterday #7

Dunno. I doubt we do nothing. OC375 19 hrs ago #9

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