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patphil

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12. As if we didn't already know.

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Fri Apr 24, 2026, 11:22 PM

Apr 24

I guess Donnie though this would be another cake walk like Venezuela, and all Hegseth saw was another chance to play with war toys, and show how tough he was.
I'm so thoroughly disgusted with my government.

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Kind of insane that the State Department just admitted on its website that we went to war with Iran at the request of Is [View all] riversedge Apr 24 OP

This is a fact, I'll bet on it but awesome that they admitted it vapor2 Apr 24 #1

Obviously so, but this confirmation is going to feed some deeply held resentment--that will only increase hlthe2b Apr 24 #2

Fascinating that there is soldierant Apr 24 #9

Epic Fuckup Kid Berwyn Apr 24 #3

This is diplomacy par excellence.... magicarpet Apr 24 #5

And this is why you don't elect a Country Club owner to run the country. Baitball Blogger Apr 24 #4

The above comment wins the evening prize for being right on the mark. magicarpet Apr 24 #6

Disgusting leftstreet Apr 24 #7

Check back tomorrow. scrubbing truth is a full time job. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 24 #8

bsky link to this post orleans Apr 24 #10

Just for the record. This has nothing to do with either... ananda Apr 24 #11

As if we didn't already know. patphil Apr 24 #12

When Trump has gone out of his way..... SergeStorms Apr 24 #13