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10. I'm well aware of the historical context, but I'm applying the concept to the instant situation

Wed Oct 1, 2025, 10:38 PM

Oct 2025

in which the generals are obviously the lions and the SOW and Trump are obviously the donkeys.

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I know a lot of Americans are reflexively obsequious toward the military [View all] bigtree Oct 2025 OP

"Lions led by donkeys." Ocelot II Oct 2025 #1

I thought it was abundantly clear, considering the circumstances. Ocelot II Oct 2025 #7

An insult to donkeys! Bayard Oct 2025 #11

General Epstein supports Hegseth and the whiner-in-chief. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2025 #4

Bravo! Well said indeed. n/t Mister Ed Oct 2025 #8

yep, he's pining for the 90's bigtree Oct 2025 #13