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FakeNoose

(41,234 posts)
21. It's almost like the "WMD" debacle ... 'Memba that?
Fri Dec 5, 2025, 11:11 AM
Dec 2025

Weapons of Mass Destruction ... the famous lie that "justified" our country's invasion of Iraq and capturing Saddam Hussein. Not as much death this time, but the lack of concern from the media is pretty much the same.

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I have heard "experts" on TV claim gab13by13 Dec 2025 #1
even if they were smuggling drugs lapfog_1 Dec 2025 #2
Don jr snorts cocaine in public. Irish_Dem Dec 2025 #3
It's not wrong when rich people do it PatSeg Dec 2025 #14
Damn, I keep forgetting that fact. Irish_Dem Dec 2025 #30
Some things never change it seems PatSeg Dec 2025 #32
He's clearly snorting SOMETHING. B.See Dec 2025 #41
I saw a clip of him reach into his pocket and then rub his gums with something. Irish_Dem Dec 2025 #50
Due process apparently is a Democratic myth, too. marble falls Dec 2025 #4
Terrorists are not entitled to due process. Groundhawg Dec 2025 #7
No one is a terrorist until due process had been made. Until then he is a suspected terrorist, I personally love ... marble falls Dec 2025 #9
terrorists have never received due process. Groundhawg Dec 2025 #49
So the US routinely identifies random citizens as terrorists and murders them in cold blood. Irish_Dem Dec 2025 #51
They most certainly have if it happens on US soil. Why do you hate the Constitution? marble falls Dec 2025 #54
So, anybody can accuse anybody of being a 'terrorist' and kill them? Attilatheblond Dec 2025 #18
Illogical Cirsium Dec 2025 #34
Never -- but the strikes are about provoking response and building a narrative GreatGazoo Dec 2025 #5
"Remember the Mane! 🐴" - PH rubbersole Dec 2025 #19
Exactly -- the goal is REGIME CHANGE Martin Eden Dec 2025 #23
Yes and the timing is tied to the end of the Ukraine war which is dropping oil prices GreatGazoo Dec 2025 #33
Because trmp wants them dead and republicans don't care. spanone Dec 2025 #6
Why not follow the boats to where they are unloading, and bust them all? Emile Dec 2025 #8
That... 2naSalit Dec 2025 #11
Or, have the USCG intercept, take crews into custody, find out who hired them if they actually find drugs on board. Attilatheblond Dec 2025 #20
I suspect the latter is an attraction, particularly for Hegseth. n/t NH Ethylene Dec 2025 #42
They know damn well they won't find any drugs, soldierant Dec 2025 #46
Why not follow the law? Trueblue Texan Dec 2025 #44
Could Trump be sending a message to the cartels, that you must pay him to smuggle drugs? Emile Dec 2025 #53
"Since when is it OK to execute 'Suspects?'" Ray Bruns Dec 2025 #10
The fact that they died is proof enough, surely? Aussie105 Dec 2025 #36
I think Kraznov is a Witch!!!! BurnDoubt Dec 2025 #47
Even if proven as drug smugglers, it is not a death sentence Bev54 Dec 2025 #12
We are not allowed to be judge, jury, and executioner. CanonRay Dec 2025 #13
I would boil the boat strikes down to three things: Epstein, Epstein and Epstein. It's WAG THE DOG! usonian Dec 2025 #15
Trump the snake oil salesman wants to invade Venezuela for oil. sop Dec 2025 #16
If this is an attempt at regime change, someone needs to let Trump know Aussie105 Dec 2025 #37
Still believe this started as an Epstein distraction KS Toronado Dec 2025 #17
It's almost like the "WMD" debacle ... 'Memba that? FakeNoose Dec 2025 #21
We have plenty of military muscle to capture these boats without killing all on board and destroying all evidence.... If Norrrm Dec 2025 #22
It's murder, pure and simple. Everyone killed on those boats was mudered whether or not they were carrying drugs, and Fil1957 Dec 2025 #24
They weren't white. That's when it is ok to execute them. twodogsbarking Dec 2025 #25
You won't see any proof because it's at the bottom of the ocean. See - very convenient. flashman13 Dec 2025 #26
Even if we did have proof they are smuggling drugs killing them is wrong Ohioboy Dec 2025 #27
The actual goal is likely to both test the limits of justice and get us used to extrajudicial killings. Ol Janx Spirit Dec 2025 #28
You know this snuff film was added to the MAGA spank file. Efilroft Sul Dec 2025 #29
All smuggling must be through approved channels. taxi Dec 2025 #31
Is carrying drugs in international waters a grime? Tesha Dec 2025 #35
A crime? Summary execution? Aussie105 Dec 2025 #38
You really have to wonder where all this is meant to take us. Aussie105 Dec 2025 #39
It's murder, pure and simple. Everyone killed on those boats were murdered whether or not they were carrying drugs, and Fil1957 Dec 2025 #40
Far as I'm concerned they B.See Dec 2025 #43
This whole sordid thing USA Total DISGRACE!!! calimary Dec 2025 #45
Ummm Sorry Smackdown2019 Dec 2025 #48
It's all about LilElf70 Dec 2025 #52
I would boil the Boat Strikes down to this one point usonian Dec 2025 #55
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