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If the US at the time was in a state of isolationism why did we get involved in the European theater of war instead of just going after the Japanese? (lemmy.world)
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[–] Patnou@lemmy.world -1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I am going to get downvoted to oblivion but I mean this tongue and cheek that the wars or revoulutions we get involved in happen with the French starting off?

[–] Seaguy05@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I'm not saying you're wrong but I have to support your prediction of downvotes with a downvote.

[–] Patnou@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

MOTHERFUCKER. YOU KNOW WHAT I DID THANKS TO YOU? I laughed and spit up a bunch of foam. lol. much love for it to you. Do you know you just made me commit alcohol abuse?