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AloeVera

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4. I know it's a Dog bites Man title lol.

Reply to malaise (Reply #2)

Sat Jul 26, 2025, 08:51 AM

Jul 26

But the story is kind of Man Bites Dog.

An American ex-"special forces" mercenary who was so revolted by the war crimes he saw that he is speaking out. When a mercenary says it's bad...worse than he's ever seen...

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'I witnessed war crimes' in Gaza, former worker at GHF aid site tells BBC [View all] AloeVera Jul 25 OP

I'm so glad someone was brave enough to show their face and speak up vanessa_ca Jul 26 #1

Me too. When a mercenary says it's bad - it's REALLY bad. AloeVera Jul 26 #3

This is a longer version that you posted. Even better. AloeVera Jul 26 #6

A school field trip came from 2 hours away to watch the genocide, pumped their fists and were very excited. vanessa_ca Jul 26 #7

Observing the fruits of genocide, mass murder, starvation - part of the school curriculum? AloeVera Jul 26 #8

I would not say it was an "inevitable result." harumph Jul 26 #9

You are right, there were glimmers. AloeVera Jul 26 #10

Duh malaise Jul 26 #2

I know it's a Dog bites Man title lol. AloeVera Jul 26 #4

Agree malaise Jul 26 #5