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Irish_Dem

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2. Soldiers who are controlled, filled with lies and propaganda, will never be leaders.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sat Apr 19, 2025, 08:27 PM

Apr 19

Because they are trained to be followers.

This is the biggest problem with the Russian and Chinese military.
No one is allowed to think or make decisions.

All orders have to come from top generals.

Troops are paralyzed with indecision, uncertainty and fear.

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