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marmar

(79,359 posts) Mon Jan 19, 2026, 08:52 PM Monday

...... It sounds, looks and feels more and more like V for Vendetta every day in this country.

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I just watched part of an interview with Scott Bessent, in which he used the phrase "Peace through strength" ....... (Original Post) marmar Monday OP

So did Greg_In_SF Monday #2

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1. one suspects that phrase has been used lots of time by lots of people nt

Mon Jan 19, 2026, 08:58 PM

Monday

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2. So did

Mon Jan 19, 2026, 09:05 PM

Monday

Harry Truman. And they are both correct. A strong military is essential for maintaining peace.