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Middle East

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1. A fairly not-outspoken person that I know has twice brought up Mideast politics in the past 2 years.

Thu Jun 26, 2025, 10:09 AM

Jun 26

Once regarding Gaza and once regarding Iran.

The common denominators are Israel and war.

I sense multiple seismic shifts regarding the Middle East.

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Israel needs our $40 billion a year in welfare. [View all] Duncanpup Jun 26 OP

It has to stop. Duncanpup Jun 26 #2

I'm so glad we don't have universal health care. Basso8vb Jun 26 #3