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lostincalifornia

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4. To coin a phrase from Robert S. McNamara "The Fog of War", I would be very skeptical about any information coming out

Reply to OC375 (Reply #3)

Sat Feb 28, 2026, 08:38 AM

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that hasn't been verified by multiple sources.

The complexity of military conflict cannot account for all the variables involved in war, and this contributes to uncertainty and human error that likely leads to miscalculations, unexpected consequences, and unnecessary death.

Iran is going to view this as an existential threat.

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