• The Octonaut
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    6 months ago

    Why do you need an ally in the Middle East? America’s not in the Middle East right?

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      6 months ago

      That’s the “complicated foreign policy” that OP is taking about. There are a ton of reasons to have allies all over the world, which surprisingly includes the Middle East. It could be for military, economic, informational, or other reasons.

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      6 months ago

      Why do we need to sally out and defeat the enemy? The enemy isn’t inside the castle walls, right?

      Are you really so naive that you can’t see value in making alliances with countries that don’t directly border your own?

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            6 months ago

            Does causing unnecessary conflict create pleasure for you? It’s a pretty terrible character flaw. You should take a look at that.

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                6 months ago

                Everyone. They generate conflict with every message by name calling and misrepresenting others’ positions to create tension.

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                    6 months ago

                    That’s voting for Trump. We all know his base is delusional and unwavering. With that knowledge we are charged with the responsibility to stop him. It’s not like sitting out will result in a third option.