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Rhiannon12866

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Fri Mar 13, 2026, 09:45 PM 3 hrs ago

Does the U.S. Have the Moral Authority for Regime Change Abroad? - FIVE MINUTE NEWS



How does Donald Trump claim the authority to police the world whilst simultaneously undermining the democratic values it once championed at home? The contradiction of a government eroding civil rights, suppressing dissent, and straining democratic institutions while framing military pressure against Iran as an effort to defend freedom and global security.

At the same time, America’s traditional alliances have weakened as Washington distances itself from long-standing democratic partners and appears more accommodating toward Russia, raising questions about the legitimacy of its claims to moral leadership abroad. - 03/13/2026.

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Does the U.S. Have the Moral Authority for Regime Change Abroad? - FIVE MINUTE NEWS (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 3 hrs ago OP
tit for tat. iran trying to regime change israel and we them nt msongs 3 hrs ago #1
A most excellent analysis Uncle Joe 2 hrs ago #2
Thanks, Uncle Joe! I completely agree... Rhiannon12866 2 hrs ago #3
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