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3. Excellent point:

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Thu Mar 13, 2025, 07:52 AM

Mar 13

Trade and Military might is what helps a nation do well in the world. The US used its military might -- to protect ally nations -- as a trading tool.

And what is Trump doing? Destroying the delicate balance that helped us stay on top.

What this suggests to me, is that he will have no resort but to use force to get what we once obtained with honey.

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Why is America Intentionally Destroying its Global Influence? - Paul Warburg [View all] TexasTowelie Mar 13 OP

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Excellent point: Baitball Blogger Mar 13 #3