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IronLionZion

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6. This could be a learning opportunity

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sat May 9, 2026, 06:32 PM

May 9

As people find out how much global events impact us here at home. Unintended consequences. Our enemies have ways to inflict economic pain upon us. There are good reasons why previous US presidents have chosen to avoid this type of conflict with Iran.

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