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CrispyQ

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5. A tactical demonstration of prowess? Really, Senator?

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sun May 3, 2026, 02:43 PM

12 hrs ago

Cuz my definition of prowess includes exceptional ability or skill & I haven't seen any of that. Trump & Hegseth thought Iran would be like taking out some Venezuelan fishing boats, & now they're in way over thier heads.

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