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misanthrope

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5. Saber rattling pulls in votes

Reply to Eugene (Original post)

Mon May 6, 2019, 12:17 AM

May 2019

Here come the manufactured crises. At the very least, it stirs nationalism. If worse comes to worst, it gives an excuse for a national emergency that suspends regular activity.

Another page straight from the authoritarian's playbook.

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The Latest: Possible attack on US forces led to deployments [View all] Eugene May 2019 OP

What a f;;;ing pile of war mongering. roody May 2019 #1

Obviously someone is worried about his polling. nt DURHAM D May 2019 #2

B.S. spanone May 2019 #3

What? Eko May 2019 #4

Saber rattling pulls in votes misanthrope May 2019 #5

Oh, yeah. Preparing. That's a good one. I guess a little birdie overheard the prep. nt emmaverybo May 2019 #6

"Thought to be potential targets"? It's wag the dog More_Cowbell May 2019 #7

Come on, people! How will Iran strike our forces if we don't put them in easy range? Midnight Writer May 2019 #8

The leaders of Iran are not completely stupid DFW May 2019 #9

Don't worry, we're in strong, capable hands. Jumpin' John Bolton's got this. NBachers May 2019 #10