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flashman13

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4. I read the full article. Let me summarize. Trump has essentially disarmed the American military by
Mon Feb 23, 2026, 05:14 PM
16 hrs ago

running around the world blowing up trivial shit. In any sort of real conflict (which Iran has the potential to become) we don't have sufficient ammunition for effective offense or defense. On top of that the USS Gerald R. Ford, ship and crew, is tired and in need of serious rest. If fighting begins the ship will be less than 100% effective.

This is the situation you have when incompetent people, lead by an ego maniac, are put in charge of serious issues and situations. Of course Trump knows better that all of the actual experts. What could possibly go wrong?

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