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twodogsbarking

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9. Well ....

Reply to gab13by13 (Reply #5)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 08:52 AM

Friday

Historical Precedents
Vietnam War (Pentagon Papers): In 1971, leaked documents revealed that the U.S. government had systematically lied about military progress and the extent of casualties to sustain the war effort.
Pat Tillman Case (2004): The Pentagon initially claimed NFL-star-turned-Ranger Pat Tillman died from enemy fire in Afghanistan; it was later revealed he was killed by friendly fire, with the official narrative used to bolster war support

https://www.american.edu/sis/news/20191220-from-vietnam-to-afghanistan-all-us-governments-lie.cfm

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Kegsbreath Lied About The 6 US Soldiers Killed By A Drone In Kuwait [View all] gab13by13 Friday OP

No one should believe a single word from this lying criminal administration !!!! SamKnause Friday #1

Four Americans died in the Benghazi attack, and the entire Republican party establishment lost their fucking minds. sop Friday #2

Hegseth is more "concerned" about his job............... Lovie777 Friday #3

Well and concisely put. KPN Friday #8

His job AND his fucking ego vapor2 Friday #20

Not to defend this pos but haven't they lied about military deaths in the past? twodogsbarking Friday #4

Who are "they?" gab13by13 Friday #5

Well .... twodogsbarking Friday #9

And? obamanut2012 Friday #6

Why deflect? Iggo Friday #18

Reality. twodogsbarking Friday #19

Has anyone seen . . . . AverageOldGuy Friday #7

Writing is good. Calling is better. Seinan Sensei Friday #15

I guaran-damn-tee the casualty numbers are way higher than whatever numbers Kegsbreath is putting out. Crowman2009 Friday #10

Kegsbreath? Cursedbreath...! BattleRow Friday #13

Wouldn't surprise me if that rescue operation was actually a total disaster akin to Operation Eagle Claw. Crowman2009 Friday #11

They didn't release any names MustLoveBeagles Friday #12

Why hasn't Trump given the pilot an award? leftstreet Friday #14

That's why I'm suspicious MustLoveBeagles Friday #16

Signal Chat episode was a prelude. Kid Berwyn Friday #17