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23. And Reagain wasn't just warned by the Israelis, but the Pentagon and CIA.

Sat Apr 4, 2026, 04:01 PM

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The Teflon presidents are never Democrats.

https://www.upi.com/Archives/1984/10/17/Reagan-ignored-Pentagon-urging-to-withdraw-Marines/1880466833600/#:~:text=be%20pulled%20out.-,',by%20Reagan%2C%20The%20Nation%20said.

Compare the media/Republican reactions to the Benghazi attack and the pullout from Afghanistan to the media/Democratic response to the entirely preventable Beirut tragedy, with so many more American lives lost.

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If I recall correctly, [View all] PCIntern Friday OP

The propaganda masters have gained total control Mysterian Friday #1

;-{)..... Goonch Friday #2

👀 Sector 001 Friday #4

A buddy of mine was there. OldBaldy1701E Friday #6

Maybe you should ask him, while you still can FakeNoose Friday #9

That is a good idea. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Saturday #20

Someone tried to push the "only democrats cut and run" Ilsa Friday #7

The reality is Democrats have a positive perspective cachukis Friday #10

Agreed, but you need the majority of followers. cachukis Friday #16

What we're selling? Seems there ain't enough people buying. paleotn Friday #17

Pfft ray-gun committed sedition with Iran/contra Javaman Friday #11

This! This! And this!! Joinfortmill Friday #12

Heritage Foundation BurnDoubt Friday #14

Different rules are applied to Democrats, while Rethugs are given a pass Martin Eden Saturday #18

Don't get me started... returnee Saturday #19

I'd like to add re 9/11 Unwind Your Mind Saturday #21

Don't forget that three days after Beirut, Mblaze Saturday #22