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Irish_Dem

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7. Hegseth is destroying combat readiness and troop morale.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Sep 24, 2025, 05:54 AM

Sep 24

It is very important in battle to trust the person next to you.
They have your back.

Now everyone is on their own.
And can trust no one.

No one will take any risks.
Courage is now a dangerous trait.

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