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To: McGruff

It is wise to remember the writing of that dead white European Herodotus: “ When a nation is at peace, sons bury their fathers; when a nation is at war, fathers bury their sons.”

Make no mistake, if shooting starts in the Persian Gulf those young American sailors are at grave risk. Everyone should understand that a conflict with Iran will not be bloodless.


3 posted on 05/17/2019 10:02:35 AM PDT by allendale (.)
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To: allendale

President Trump said Thursday he hopes the U.S. does not go to war with Iran amid concerns in Washington that his administration may be preparing for military action.

“I hope not,” Trump said at the White House when asked about the prospects of an armed conflict with Tehran before his meeting with Swiss President Ueli Maurer...


4 posted on 05/17/2019 10:14:46 AM PDT by McGruff
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To: allendale

War should always be the LAST choice—anytime! The people of Iran need to pick their leaders—and get rid of them if they do not live up to their expectations. I am reminded of the words of a great black leader (Frederic Douglas) “Those who would be free must strike the first blow.”


11 posted on 05/17/2019 11:52:17 AM PDT by Forward the Light Brigade (Into the Jaws of H*ll Onward! Ride to the sound of the guns!)
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To: allendale

Libs don’t care because their sons won’t join the military. Their sons will be spitting on our military and their families.


13 posted on 05/17/2019 12:08:42 PM PDT by bgill (when you badmouth women, you are badmouthing your mama and the good women on FR)
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