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stopdiggin

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7. well that's a no brainer

Reply to mysteryowl (Original post)

Mon Jan 6, 2020, 05:28 PM

Jan 2020

I think the more telling point is that the condemnations have been fairly muted (to this point).

(IMO) --- We've actually provided the rest of the world cover .. in being able to say "well, it was that crazy assed Trump .. and everyone knows he doesn't pay any attention to us." .. for an action that they cannot approve (and are fervently praying doesn't bleed over into their territory) .. but really aren't shedding any tears over either.

"We were not involved and should not be dragged into it.” -- B.Netanyahu --

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US allies distance themselves from Trump decision to assassinate Suleimani [View all] mysteryowl Jan 2020 OP

Wow. CentralMass Jan 2020 #1

"We were not involved and should not be dragged into it" gratuitous Jan 2020 #2

Of course Israel wasn't involved. lark Jan 2020 #3

If even Bibi is saying "I didn't do it," this is a real blockbuster. PSPS Jan 2020 #4

I am chuckling at the thought that 45 is getting a taste of his own medicine from Netanyahu. alwaysinasnit Jan 2020 #5

The CHEESE stands alone! BigmanPigman Jan 2020 #6

The CHEETO stands alone. Crunchy Frog Jan 2020 #12

well that's a no brainer stopdiggin Jan 2020 #7

Beside the fact that Mr. Bibi doesn't have an ocean separating Israel and Iran, yonder Jan 2020 #8

How weird. I thought Nettie zentrum Jan 2020 #9

If read closely, even some statements here at home are kind of arms length bucolic_frolic Jan 2020 #10

The Pentagon Chief of Staff resigned today. mysteryowl Jan 2020 #11

Trump will be kissing Un's ass and begging him to be his friend. world wide wally Jan 2020 #13

All wearing "Not With Stupid" shirts when they have to go to summits Mc Mike Jan 2020 #14

Holy Crap. He lost Bibi. That says a lot. bitterross Jan 2020 #15

His buddy boy pal bennie say sorry no can do. sprinkleeninow Jan 2020 #16

isolationists should be happy. barbtries Jan 2020 #17

Way to go dumbfuck Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2020 #18

I read that El presidente SCVDem Jan 2020 #19