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mike_c

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3. Bibi, Trump, and Putin are just the tips of icebergs.

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Fri Mar 20, 2026, 12:59 PM

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Beneath each lies a vast military-industrial juggernaut that profits from conflict. The more conflict, the more they profit, and the more the generals multiply. War and greed are their primary concerns. Violence and death are their foremost constituents. Babi, Trump, Putin, and a host of lesser demagogues rise to power because they promise to keep the treasure flowing into "defense" industry pockets.

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Wars are a distraction for international criminals... [View all] kentuck Friday OP

Thank you. That was said very well. OLDMDDEM Friday #1

Where their souls should be lurks a black maw of evil Easterncedar Friday #2

Bibi, Trump, and Putin are just the tips of icebergs. mike_c Friday #3