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Happy Hoosier

(9,496 posts)
5. Yes, I do.
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 10:00 AM
Monday

I have worked in defense aerospace for 40 years at this point. I have known a TON of combat pilots and even astronauts. I haven;t always been proud of how these men and women have been used by political leaders, but it was rare I met one that didn't have a ton of integrity. And I was proud of the work I did.

I don't want these people sacrificed to protect Trump or to promote Nutandyahoo's ambitions. I don't want them to have to kill in Trump's name. But I do wish them safety and insofar as I can, success. I don't mourne Khomeni. And if this effort succeeds, I will not mourne an autocratic theocracy. But neither can I support this needless bloodshed.

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It's too late. Aristus Monday #1
It can get worse. DemocratSinceBirth Monday #2
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It is getting worse IbogaProject Monday #4
Yes, I do. Happy Hoosier Monday #5
You Articulated It Better Than Me. DemocratSinceBirth Monday #7
Unfortunately the humiliation started in November of 2016 Ocelot II Monday #6
Avoiding embarrassment is a piss poor reason to start a war and kill people. Ping Tung Monday #8
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