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"A former military officer now working for a navy contracting company, who has been briefed on the shortfalls, said: 'They're fucked. They shot all their weapons; they trashed all their ships; they ran out of their money.'" www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026 ...

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-- Bill Kristol (@billkristolbulwark.bsky.social) 5:50 PM · Aug 29, 2026

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No strategy.

Just whimsical decisions.

What might have been expected?

#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-08-30 12:26 AM | Reply

"But we did those 140 gosh-darned Israeli hostages home."


"FUNNY"

#2 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-08-30 02:28 AM | Reply

So, will military loyalty and Trump support remain after it becomes clear this administration sees them as nothing more than captured muscle for their organized crime gig?

#3 | Posted by jpw at 2026-08-30 03:06 AM | Reply

TYPO fixed: "But we did get those 140 gosh-darned Israeli hostages home."

*High Five!*

"FUNNY"

#4 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-08-30 03:41 AM | Reply

F*&^ off, idiot.

#5 | Posted by jpw at 2026-08-30 06:35 AM | Reply

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