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Disaffected

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19. Yes, the game has changed and

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Reply #18)

Sun Jun 28, 2026, 11:31 AM

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I wonder why the US hasn't kept the strait open as is. There is great incentive to do so but, maybe they are afraid of serious naval losses.

Or, maybe they feel they can adequately protect their own ships but not commercial vessels. Or, maybe they think/know commercial vessels would not try to cross even if the strait was "open". A mess by any other name.......

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Sunburners? Fiendish Thingy Saturday #2

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Hope so. OAITW r.2.0 Sunday #14

FWIW: Disaffected Sunday #15

Hope you are right. OAITW r.2.0 Sunday #18

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