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patphil

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14. "Boots on the ground" is my biggest concern here.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 11:50 AM

Mar 4

We've had several good examples of what happens when we do that. Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan; all disasters for our soldiers because we sent them into foreign wars where the population of the countries we attacked were not supportive of our presence.
We fooled ourselves 3 times into thinking we would have their support, and we did have some, but too many of the people resented our presence and were increasingly hostile to our troops.
So now we may do it again. I hope not, but Trump is as stupid as they come, and he's being guided by people who have agendas that may pressure him to do so.

It's being said that this war may cost us over 200 billion dollars, but that doesn't include "boots on the ground". If we do this, it could easily balloon up to several times that amount.
And you and I would be paying for this, while certain corporations would reap gigantic profits supplying the war effort.

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'We May Be Putting Boots on the Ground': Senator Alarmed by Iran Briefing With Trump Officials [View all] BumRushDaShow Mar 4 OP

may? LOL bet on it. nt Javaman Mar 4 #1

Send Barron first. Timeflyer Mar 4 #2

Its only for suckers and losers dedl67 Mar 4 #10

Only send Barron. No other military. Trueblue1968 Mar 4 #23

How about NO! Ray Bruns Mar 4 #3

pawns everywhere Tetrachloride Mar 4 #4

As far as I am concerned... OldBaldy1701E Mar 4 #5

Or a lot of ICE agents PatSeg Mar 4 #24

Indeed. OldBaldy1701E Mar 4 #27

They'd be headed for a rude awakening for sure PatSeg Mar 4 #28

Anyone doubt that they already have? Klarkashton Mar 4 #6

Accomplish objectives? Dr. T Mar 4 #7

I think getting captured could subject our soldiers to the worst torture techniques mysteryowl Mar 4 #8

Welcome to World War III KS Toronado Mar 4 #9

I don't see any other big power stepping in to fight the US so no WWIII EX500rider Mar 4 #20

First it was "four days." Now it's "maybe a month." They have no idea what they're doing. Firestorm49 Mar 4 #11

Objectives? What has Hannity said that they should be? Trumpy is waiting for directions. NoMoreRepugs Mar 4 #12

On Infowars, Alex Jones' website, they're calling this a "shocking betrayal". Betrayal? Yes. Shocking? No. Fil1957 Mar 4 #13

"Boots on the ground" is my biggest concern here. patphil Mar 4 #14

and those that might have leaned towards support FormerOstrich Mar 4 #22

Unlike the deserts of Iraq, Iran is mountainous which heavily favours the defenders and limits the use of air artemisia1 Mar 4 #15

Yep. Ukraine is tank country, look what drone warfare Strelnikov_ Mar 4 #29

Why? Bayard Mar 4 #16

Here we go, waist deep in the big muddy dedl67 Mar 4 #17

The better thing to do would be to boot Trump and Kegsbreath. Initech Mar 4 #18

I sure hope that doesn't happen TomJulie Mar 4 #19

Not until the clowns, the Krazy Krasnov kids, and all of ICE go first! Wonder Why Mar 4 #21

Fall in when I call your name for service, Trump pwb Mar 4 #25

How about a steel-toed boot to the P E D O P H I L E ' S fat ass??? Blue Owl Mar 4 #26