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barbtries

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8. that totally tracks,

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Fri Apr 3, 2026, 07:32 AM

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not only that they'd do it, but that the entire world would know where they are.
A friend of mine's son joined the army before Nov2024. I'm worried about him. Tried calling her but no luck. I can only imagine what she must be going through right now.

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US moves troops to hotels in Middle East - seemingly in violation of its own rules of war: report [View all] BumRushDaShow Yesterday OP

We're doomed with the current leadership Puppyjive Yesterday #1

Yes the US bases there are sitting ducks. Irish_Dem Yesterday #5

Suicidal ... BlueWavePsych Yesterday #12

This is why Hegseth is firing generals right now. Irish_Dem Yesterday #13

So, they're turning civilians into "human shields"... regnaD kciN Yesterday #2

Yep, the hypocrisy is mind-boggling. TheRickles Yesterday #7

What could possibly go wrong with this plan? Deminpenn Yesterday #3

So apparently we are now okay with using foreign civilians as human shields. taxi Yesterday #4

"Rules? We don't need no stinkin' rules!" WestMichRad Yesterday #6

THIS ⬆️⬆️⬆️ Is The Only Reply. ColoringFool 23 hrs ago #17

that totally tracks, barbtries Yesterday #8

Trump has all but surrendered 13 of our military bases in the Middle East because they can't stop Botany Yesterday #9

Lines crossed OC375 Yesterday #10

So By "War" You Mean "Trump," Amirite? ColoringFool 23 hrs ago #18

War is its own beast. Assholes like Trump think it's a pet on a leash. OC375 22 hrs ago #22

Yeah...No Way There Will Be Problems With This... GB_RN Yesterday #11

Rules of war?? AverageOldGuy Yesterday #14

TACO RainCaster Yesterday #15

What's next, hospitals and schools? JoseBalow 23 hrs ago #16

Now, Come On...........Oh, Wait. ColoringFool 23 hrs ago #19

So the hotels are legitimate military targets? David__77 23 hrs ago #20

Let me guess: Were they moved to Trump hotels so that Rump could cash in yet again??? I know he probably doesn't LaMouffette 22 hrs ago #21

Are they seven stars, and will there be room service lobster and crab? littlemissmartypants 16 hrs ago #23

In short U.S. troops are moving from their bases to mix with civilian populations. WHOW! riversedge 15 hrs ago #24