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[–] rozodru@piefed.world 15 points 1 month ago (2 children)

well to be fair the previous two times at least they came up with some kind of excuse for it. this time? nadda.

[–] Deceptichum@quokk.au 14 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (4 children)

Does that honestly make a difference to you people?

"This time they didn't lie to me, and that's worse!"

[–] shane@feddit.nl 3 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

It shows the evolution of the empire.

At some point the need for casus belli disappears and then the wars of pure domination begin.

[–] davel@lemmy.ml 2 points 4 weeks ago

They built ~80 cop cities in preparation for any potential civil discontent as they dismantle worker rights and wage indefensible wars of choice.

[–] protist@mander.xyz 2 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

I mean, regardless of your opinion of the geopolitics, the first Gulf War was clearly defined and well executed

[–] Deceptichum@quokk.au 1 points 4 weeks ago

And?

“This thing was done well” is a pointless statement on its own.

[–] Manmoth@lemmy.ml 1 points 4 weeks ago

It's the geopolitical equivalent of "at least take me out to dinner first"

[–] IronBird@lemmy.world 1 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

yes, manufactured consent/propaganda in general is a delicate thing.

[–] Deceptichum@quokk.au 1 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

Why within 30 seconds have two users replied to a 1 day old comment, in an inactive thread.

[–] cornishon@lemmygrad.ml 4 points 1 month ago

People have already deeply internalized the excuses, they don't need to repeat them.