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Puppyjive

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1. We're doomed with the current leadership

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Fri Apr 3, 2026, 05:16 AM

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This tells me they have zero defense mechanisms in place to protect these bases. Probably something they should have thought of before starting a war that makes no sense

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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 Friday OP

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

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

Suicidal ... BlueWavePsych Friday #12

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

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

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

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

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

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

THIS ⬆️⬆️⬆️ Is The Only Reply. ColoringFool Friday #17

that totally tracks, barbtries Friday #8

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

Lines crossed OC375 Friday #10

So By "War" You Mean "Trump," Amirite? ColoringFool Friday #18

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

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

Rules of war?? AverageOldGuy Friday #14

TACO RainCaster Friday #15

What's next, hospitals and schools? JoseBalow Friday #16

Now, Come On...........Oh, Wait. ColoringFool Friday #19

So the hotels are legitimate military targets? David__77 Friday #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 Friday #21

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

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