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paleotn

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38. Security risk probably scales exponentially, so that may not be enough SS.
Fri Mar 13, 2026, 05:15 PM
14 hrs ago

Not only is the Iranian regime pissed as hell, they're facing a real, existential threat. People tend to do crazy shit when they feel they've got nothing to lose. That's the problem with ultimatums. They don't give either side much room to maneuver. That's very dangerous.

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If only it was knives in the back BaronChocula 18 hrs ago #28
Hmmm.... paleotn 18 hrs ago #29
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Security risk probably scales exponentially, so that may not be enough SS. paleotn 14 hrs ago #38
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