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UTUSN

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4. "regime of incompetents" - a DUer posted viewing "Death of Stalin" and the mayhem

Reply to kentuck (Reply #1)

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 10:59 AM

9 hrs ago

that ensued over a successor since all of his subordinates were sycophants, chosen for loyalty not merit, idiots worse than him.

****Separately, why do the principled types leave?

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"breakdown of international law" - who did it, KRASNOV did it (after breakdown of domestic norms). Thanks, Spain. [View all] UTUSN 9 hrs ago OP

Similar to the breakdown of international law after the assassination of the Archduke of Austria... kentuck 9 hrs ago #1

"regime of incompetents" - a DUer posted viewing "Death of Stalin" and the mayhem UTUSN 9 hrs ago #4

Better keep that good looking guy away from Melania! GusBob 9 hrs ago #2

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