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Johonny

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2. The real fear is a terrorist attack

Reply to Ocelot II (Reply #1)

Thu Aug 21, 2025, 03:54 PM

Aug 21

Will be a benefit to Trump as it was to Bush. Instead of looking like a moron the press will rally around the flag. Thus, the current administration isn't so worried if/when it happens. They see it as PR gold for their police state ambitions.

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