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DemocratSinceBirth

(102,062 posts) Wed Jun 17, 2026, 10:07 AM Yesterday

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Brian
Los Angeles · 9h ago
The 47th president has led us to the greatest geopolitical catastrophe in the history of the republic. We broke a lot of things and killed a lot of people but were unable to turn tactical success into strategic success, while Iran has learned it can close the Strait of Hormuz and throw the world into chaos.

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My NYT Comment Received 201 Recommends [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Yesterday OP

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I think I forgot a comma somewhere. DemocratSinceBirth Yesterday #4

It's perfectly clear as is. highplainsdem Yesterday #8

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kick. AllaN01Bear Yesterday #5

I think our war in Vietnam was a greater geopolitical catastrophe Martin Eden Yesterday #6

Now up to 217. Congrats! highplainsdem Yesterday #7

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I can't open the NYT without a subscription. It looks like your letter was much longer than the piece above ☹️ 1WorldHope Yesterday #10

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Thanks for trying. 1WorldHope Yesterday #19

Recommended as well Mr. Jinx Yesterday #11

Yep. And Iran can close it whenever they like and there's nothing we can do about it. paleotn Yesterday #13

I would recommend that also! And I do so here and now!! liberalla Yesterday #15

The attack on Iran was illegal by international law. SidneyR Yesterday #17

Accurate Renew Deal Yesterday #18

And deservedly so! Well and lucidly stated. KPN Yesterday #20

KNR niyad Yesterday #21

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:-) Lemon Lyman Yesterday #23

Plus $300 billion for reconstruction. James48 Yesterday #24

more recommends on DU Skittles 22 hrs ago #25

Nailed it. OAITW r.2.0 22 hrs ago #26

A brilliant and HUGELY tasty NYT comment! calimary 20 hrs ago #27

You got an NYT R from me too Omaha Steve 15 hrs ago #28

Well deserved! SamuelAdams 13 hrs ago #29