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In reply to the discussion: Senator Blumenthal states Trump regime just briefed them on sending US troops to fight in Iran. [View all]SSJVegeta
(2,730 posts)36. A law should be passed requiring the sons and daughters of all elected officials to be first ones drafted in a war
If every country passed a law like that, imagine how much more cooperative the world would be. Throw onnthe children of the financial elite, and you might get world peace.
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Senator Blumenthal states Trump regime just briefed them on sending US troops to fight in Iran. [View all]
Bread and Circuses
Tuesday
OP
I just read that Barron is exempt from military service because he's too tall.
TheRickles
Tuesday
#8
For what? what objectives are being pursued that require ground combat troops? Are we supporting a local resistance?
ChicagoTeamster
Tuesday
#11
Trump no longer worries about minor inconveniences like the Congress, or SCOTUS, or the Constitution.
OGBuzz
Tuesday
#25
Iraq has 600,000 troops and 300,000 reserves, and it is FOUR TIMES the size of Iraq.
LudwigPastorius
17 hrs ago
#33
600,000 Motivated, Serious & Trained Troops Not Saddam 's Corps De Corruption n/t
ForeGoneLegsBirne
13 hrs ago
#35