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Irish_Dem

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12. Exactly. He needs to be a war president.

Reply to ananda (Reply #11)

Wed Jun 18, 2025, 05:46 PM

Jun 18

Get accolades and respect.
And brag about it for the rest of his life.

I think Bibi knew Trump was ripe for this.
Especially after the failure parade.

Yes bad poll numbers, parade, need for control and praise.

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Has Putin Traildogbob Jun 18 #3

Well, I was wondering when Putin was going to weigh in on this. ananda Jun 18 #4

Who is his master right now? Putin or Bibi? Irish_Dem Jun 18 #5

Are you thinking Bibi? ananda Jun 18 #9

Yes. Gives him bragging rights and enhances his brand. Irish_Dem Jun 18 #10

It sure looks that way, doesn't it? ananda Jun 18 #11

Exactly. He needs to be a war president. Irish_Dem Jun 18 #12

Also, this could be why Putin is weighing in now? ananda Jun 18 #13

Yes exactly. Irish_Dem Jun 18 #17

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How many times this week Mountainguy Jun 18 #16