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So maybe a hundredth of what's needed to invade Iran?
More importantly, arriving 4 weeks into active conflict.
Instead of arriving before the bombs started dropping, when they could have been 100x more effective by their mere presence -- especially if combined with a full-spectrum diplomatic and economic push with the Democracies of the world as allies.
Jesus Christ, Trump and his cabinet are fucking hubristic-stupid
If that figure is true.
...does anyone else hurt when these things happen?..
The families of our troops.
I meant this unironically. I physically hurt.
Inflammatory stress response. Take an advil and do something that makes a small contribution to making things better.
...like what?..I contact powerful people, I contact neighbors, the indifference to the next meal is infuriating...
You physically hurt who? The people causing it?
I would like to, any suggestions?
Well the best (legal) way is to drain their finances, so boycott all their businesses, sue in class action, etc. I wouldn't recommend anything illegal though, that will just lead to more violence, lol nice try glowie
holy shit the casualties are going to be terrible
But American will have the element of surprise! /s