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Paul Warburg: The nature of warfare has changed. (Original Post) OAITW r.2.0 7 hrs ago OP
The felon's DoD is incapable of learning critical lessons from the people at the cutting edge -- pat_k 6 hrs ago #1
We could have been world heroes. Instead, we voted to be scumbags. OAITW r.2.0 6 hrs ago #2
Kegsbreath would have lost a war during the Napoleonic period. haele 4 hrs ago #3

pat_k

(13,382 posts)
1. The felon's DoD is incapable of learning critical lessons from the people at the cutting edge --
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 01:29 AM
6 hrs ago

Ukraine.

Had we remained partners and true allies with the incredible, determined, and ingenious people who have been successfully defending themselves -- and thereby defending Europe -- against a ruthless aggressor in the largest land war since WWII, perhaps we would have learned a thing or two.

But no. Hegseth's DoD and the felon's administration are completely incapable of recognizing that "war" has been redefined by advances Ukraine has made.

haele

(15,404 posts)
3. Kegsbreath would have lost a war during the Napoleonic period.
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 03:03 AM
4 hrs ago

One envisions him sending troops into useless meat grinders like the Charge of the Light Brigade, or the "battle" of Little Big Horn just to prove his toughness and "virtuous bravery".

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