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markodochartaigh

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Reply to markpkessinger (Original post)

Sat Sep 13, 2025, 10:09 PM

Sep 2025

Archduke Ferdinand wasn't exactly the most powerful ruler in Europe. Just because something shouldn't be a watershed moment doesn't mean that it won't be. Conflicts often arise not because rational thinkers would conclude that the issue of the moment warrants conflict, but because passions have been stirred up.

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No, this is NOT a "watershed moment!" [View all] markpkessinger Sep 2025 OP

Not sure ITAL Sep 2025 #1

True. progressoid Sep 2025 #5

Well, markodochartaigh Sep 2025 #2

The live filming of it is certainly a factor leftstreet Sep 2025 #3

You are right Keepthesoulalive Sep 2025 #4

what... myohmy2 Sep 2025 #6

The only "watershed" thing is that conservatives Deminpenn Sep 2025 #7

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I recognize the irony Deminpenn Sep 2025 #9

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