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1. Why would we expect them too, if we wouldn't?

Reply to Uncle Joe (Original post)

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 12:15 PM

4 hrs ago

Historically, bombing campaigns have always stiffened resolve. Who knows for sure as Trump is stupid and ignorant, but I expect he won’t send ground troops and you can’t control a country from the air.

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Why would we expect them too, if we wouldn't? surfered 4 hrs ago #1

I think for the most part when ever reasoning, this is all a person needs to do. Put yourself in their shoes. Uncle Joe 4 hrs ago #2

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