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Lonestarblue

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5. Mexico is a sovereign nation. Does Trump have their permission to invade?

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Mon Nov 3, 2025, 09:34 AM

Nov 3

He seems to think he can wage war on any country he chooses or indeed take over other countries.

These cartels are probably as well armed as the US military for guerrilla fighting. How many of our troops will die invading our next-door neighbor?

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