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Norbert

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9. Will this be another war he claims to have stopped.?

Reply to douglas9 (Original post)

Thu Aug 21, 2025, 07:29 AM

Aug 21

1. Create a problem.
2. Lie to the public about its severity.
3. Have a show of force.
4. When nothing happens, claim victory.
5. Demand a Nobel prize.

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