• assembly@lemmy.world
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    10 days ago

    “We will protect them, but they will do nothing for us, in particular, in a time of need.”

    I thought the US already destroyed 100% of the Iranian military? If I were an ally, it would sound to me like the help is not needed as there is no military remaining to fight.

    • Arghblarg@lemmy.ca
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      10 days ago

      Like how the US protected Ukraine when it gave up its nukes, trusting that the West and NATO would protect them if Russia decided to invade?

      I know, that invasion began between Orange Man’s two terms, but still. The US in general needs to STFU about how it supposedly protects the world, they dropped the ball bigtime there.

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      10 days ago

      according to him a number can be reduced by up to 1500%, so if they’ve done 100%, they’re only 6.67% done