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OC375

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11. Payback most likely

Reply to gab13by13 (Original post)

Sun Feb 22, 2026, 08:31 AM

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I think a lot of people see Iran as an ongoing PITA and want to kick their ass. Money too of course, but I think primarily it’s “ kill your enemy” vs justice or safety.

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There must be a general strike if Trump and his clowns bomb/invade Iran. Chasstev365 Sunday #2

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It is all abou Israel PCB66 Sunday #5

Trump Tower - Gaza gab13by13 Sunday #7

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Payback most likely OC375 Sunday #11

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Us? We Have Nothing to Do with That. MineralMan Sunday #14