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In reply to the discussion: US contractors stranded in Iraq under threat of imminent attack: 'We are sitting ducks' [View all]

COL Mustard

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11. And life there is very good
Reply to irisblue (Reply #10)
Wed Mar 18, 2026, 07:14 PM
5 hrs ago

Right up until it isn’t.

Seriously, I hope those contractors all get out safely, but I can’t help but wonder how many of them voted for this.

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US contractors stranded in Iraq under threat of imminent attack: 'We are sitting ducks' [View all] BumRushDaShow 7 hrs ago OP
What a mess UpInArms 7 hrs ago #1
Anyone who chooses to work as a middle east merc in a Trump admin is FAFO-ing. RockRaven 7 hrs ago #2
You're under contract. It's not like working at Macys. I know a guy there. Callie1979 5 hrs ago #6
The money's good COL Mustard 5 hrs ago #8
In 1983 I got a bid from a Middle Eastern hospital to work for a year on staff. irisblue 5 hrs ago #10
And life there is very good COL Mustard 5 hrs ago #11
Kudos to you OrangeJoe 4 hrs ago #14
Exempt from federal income tax AverageOldGuy 2 hrs ago #18
I feel for their kids, spouses & extended family irisblue 5 hrs ago #9
welp dweller 7 hrs ago #3
Number one thing to never, ever, ever do. Put your trust in Trump. twodogsbarking 7 hrs ago #4
Iran Hostage Crisis Redux 1979, 2026 2na fisherman 6 hrs ago #5
Maybe they can resurrect Ollie North. He's got plenty of experience from the failed Carter hostage rescue attempt. NBachers 4 hrs ago #13
I honestly don't think any President after Carter would have let it go on for 444 days Polybius 4 hrs ago #15
I am less sure karynnj 3 hrs ago #16
I wonder how many of them voted for Trump COL Mustard 5 hrs ago #7
"Suckers and losers" according to the convicted felon. Justice matters. 4 hrs ago #12
Let me see, the best advice I've heard from the right is, "write your Senators and Representative". Enter stage left 3 hrs ago #17
Quack Quack rpannier 1 hr ago #19
And I bet many of them were trump supporters.👎 Figarosmom 7 sec ago #20
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