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12. Bowers is correct about the Monroe Doctrine

Reply to red dog 1 (Original post)

Sun Jan 4, 2026, 09:01 PM

Jan 2026

It's the Monroe Doctrine (singular). It bars European powers from aggression in the Americas; it does not give the US that right. And Donald has no idea what the Monroe Doctrine is.

Time to trot out the cartoons of the giraffe and camel again.
— Mrs. Betty Bowers (@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social) 2026-01-03T18:33:48.786Z

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Great Betty Bowers' Bluesky post today [View all] red dog 1 Jan 2026 OP

She had 4-5 good ones yesterday vapor2 Jan 2026 #1

Yep canetoad Jan 2026 #10

Well, they will come get the ones that did not kiss their ass. OldBaldy1701E Jan 2026 #2

Can't help but wonder how much money changed hands on that deal. A_Steel_Magnolia Jan 2026 #3

I am betting it was substantial. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jan 2026 #4

Or Timewas Jan 2026 #5

The right wing of our SCOTUS is racist, even Thomas. BradBo Jan 2026 #6

Here's another good one. ananda Jan 2026 #7

"reelect you"... bornsunny Jan 2026 #8

Excellent Again! TY nt Cha Jan 2026 #9

TRUTH Skittles Jan 2026 #11

Bowers is correct about the Monroe Doctrine LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2026 #12

I don't know ANYBODY ANYWHERE who's using "the Donroe Doctrine". calimary Jan 2026 #13

Did he actually say that? LisaM Jan 2026 #14

Aaron Rupar's post had it. calimary Jan 2026 #15