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LymphocyteLover

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2. He started it for many reasons

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Mon Jul 6, 2026, 02:59 PM

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-- to raise the price of oil for his supporters in the fossil fuel industry
-- because Netanyahu wanted to
-- because Saudis wanted to
-- distraction from the Epstein files
-- distraction from the economy
-- to have an excuse to shovel more money into the Defense Dept
-- because he loves bombing shit
-- his own personal beef with Iran
-- likely others

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