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33. what's the difference if they comply with a 'war' on American cities?

Reply to sop (Reply #31)

Tue Sep 30, 2025, 12:44 PM

Sep 30

...seriously, what's the actual difference between them acquiescing to it, and some other creep taking the job?

How can you distinguish the difference between the two?

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The dictator has spoken. spanone Sep 30 #1

Coercing love is abuse. He will not gain any respect. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 30 #2

Fucking bully vapor2 Sep 30 #3

If any of them who heard kacekwl Sep 30 #4

Not necessarily. intheflow Sep 30 #8

They have a responsibility to do just that SSJVegeta Sep 30 #32

Resignation would be counterproductive. sop Sep 30 #31

what's the difference if they comply with a 'war' on American cities? bigtree Sep 30 #33

So far that war on American cities is a reality that only exists in Trump's diseased mind. sop Sep 30 #40

I have to say, with no offense intended toward your reply bigtree Sep 30 #42

I don't believe it's quite as grim as that (yet). sop Sep 30 #43

Must be the bone spurs acting up after the golf game. Ping Tung Sep 30 #5

JFC orangecrush Sep 30 #6

Gotta wonder how long it will take our military leaders randr Sep 30 #7

They could have taken care of it right then and there. intheflow Sep 30 #9

I'm sure this was a 'gun-free zone'! 70sEraVet Sep 30 #22

I'm sure it was. intheflow Sep 30 #25

trump, what an ass. republianmushroom Sep 30 #10

He's threatening them with their pensions and careers Johnny2X2X Sep 30 #11

Some of the people popsdenver Sep 30 #38

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They didn't get to be generals and admirals by being dumb asses FakeNoose Sep 30 #14

This is the start of Trump's Night of the Long Knives. sop Sep 30 #13

Was he wearing all of his Hero medals when he was giving the orders? Ping Tung Sep 30 #15

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And then -- he and they carry out their threats. Ha ha. Hekate Sep 30 #45

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they should resign bigtree Sep 30 #23

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