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JohnnyRingo

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12. Hegseth will probably ride in on the lead tank, sword drawn.

Reply to yaesu (Original post)

Sun Jan 18, 2026, 09:36 AM

2 hrs ago

That ass will be in all his glory acting large and in command. He'll need a battle cry, like Nuts!, Charge!, or Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes!. ...I know! How about this:

"Death to Americans!!"

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