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carbonbasedlifeform Apr 2, 2026 +381

So would the US.

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ConfederacyOfDunces_ Apr 2, 2026 +124

Trump said this yesterday……. “It’s not possible for us to take care of day care, Medicaid, Medicare, all these individual things,” Trump said. “They can do it on a state basis. You can’t do it on a federal. We have to take care of one thing: military protection. We have to guard the country.” - Trump The reason we approve a $1 trillion annual defense budget is to fund the military, which allows the federal tax revenue to then support essential programs like Medicare and other services people actually rely on.

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whatproblems Apr 2, 2026 +12

so some states actually have coverage, others charge you for fun with no coverage, others suggest die faster

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Chemical-Fault-7331 Apr 3, 2026 +1

We are starting to sound like Russia more everyday

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ICBanMI Apr 3, 2026 +1

Funny how captialisim gets us to the same point (technically lack of regulation, corruptions, and facism). But we're becoming the libertian dream of... <*checks notes*\> Somalia.

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CrackingToastGromet Apr 2, 2026 +23

Everything they have said to try and demonize Iran could be applied to themselves. Don’t get me wrong, Iran doesn’t need a brutal theocracy ruling the country...and neither does the US.

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Arrmadillo Apr 2, 2026 +7

The US doesn’t want a brutal theocracy, but the New Apostolic Reformation evangelicals surrounding Trump and peppered throughout his administration sure do, and they’re using Iran as a model. Christian nationalists are ruining the country as they race to consolidate control over the government. Salon - [Fighting demons: The New Apostolic Reformation is waging a holy war against democracy](https://www.salon.com/2024/10/20/fighting-demons-the-new-apostolic-reformation-is-waging-a-holy-against-democracy/) “Unlike earlier incarnations of the Christian right, the explicit goal of the widely-discussed but little-understood NAR is to install theocracy with a democratic facade, approximately on the Iranian model.” The Atlantic - [The Army of God Comes Out of the Shadows](https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2025/02/new-apostolic-reformation-christian-movement-trump/681092/) “And people who have never heard the name are nonetheless adopting the movement’s central ideas. These include the belief that God speaks through modern-day apostles and prophets. That demonic forces can control not only individuals, but entire territories and institutions. That the Church is not so much a place as an active ‘army of God,’ one with a holy mission to claim the Earth for the Kingdom as humanity barrels ever deeper into the End Times. Although the secular establishment has struggled to take all of this seriously, Trump has harnessed this apocalyptic energy to win the presidency twice.” Washington Spectator - [God and QR Codes for Trump; The Courage Tour Goes to Michigan](https://washingtonspectator.org/michigan/) “Not all Pentecostal churches have been politicized, but the New Apostolic Reformation is functioning almost like a political party, and one with an extremist agenda.” Salon - [I Went to a Pro-Trump Christian Revival. It Completely Changed My Understanding of Jan. 6.](https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/09/donald-trump-2024-president-election-shooting-christians.html) “They’re gathering by the thousands. They’re growing fast. They believe that Democrats are possessed by demons—and that Donald Trump must be president again at any cost.” “They believe that under Trump’s protection, American Christians will rise up, defeat their demonic enemies, and take their rightful place of power in the country.” Mother Jones - [Christian Nationalists Dream of Taking Over America. This Movement Is Actually Doing It.](https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/10/new-apostolic-reformation-christian-nationalism/) “They believe that Christians are called to wage a spiritual battle for control of the United States. In the vanguard of an ascendant Christian nationalist movement, they are seeking an explicitly Christian command of public schools, social policy, and all levels of the government, including the courts.”

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FartJamboree Apr 2, 2026 +11

This is one of those pot/kettle situations I’ve heard about. Sorta overcook/undercook thing

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Impressive-Knot9999 Apr 2, 2026 +5

Came to say this

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restore_democracy Apr 2, 2026 +2

Your lips to Allah’s ears.

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Ancient-Dust3077 Apr 2, 2026 -11

It’s much worse in Iran, try living there for a month

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meltdown_popcorn Apr 2, 2026 +9

So what? Iran has it bad so we should give up everything in attacking them? No.

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Ancient-Dust3077 Apr 2, 2026 -7

Well US citizens have it better than Iranian citizens because they have a worse government. So Rubio is right. sure US should spend more on our own citizens, but we don't have it nearly as bad as lot of countries

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trollsalot1234 Apr 2, 2026 +4

Na, I'm good.

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Ancient-Dust3077 Apr 2, 2026 -10

people who complain about living in the US are so spoiled, they have no idea how bad it is in lot of countries.

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meltdown_popcorn Apr 2, 2026 +5

Please, enlighten us.

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[deleted] Apr 2, 2026 +91

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Big-D-TX Apr 2, 2026 +24

Do you think he knew he was being Ironic or is he completely clueless

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Ok-Net-18 Apr 2, 2026 +14

He has to pretend to be an idiot for Trump so much, he might actually be turning into one.

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Kickinitez Apr 2, 2026 +4

Did you ever watch him during debates? He doesn't come across as being too bright. He also seems to be a bit of a coke head

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KimmyT1436 Apr 2, 2026 +10

Rubio is a Republican. So, 100% clueless.

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ChainLC Apr 2, 2026 +6

he knows, he's just gaslighting the public. don't mistake their lies for ignorance.

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LabRat_X Apr 2, 2026 +4

My irony meter is lying in a smoking heap at this moment

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odinskriver39 Apr 3, 2026 +1

The irony meter and bullshit detector have both been fried for a while now.

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LucasSkywalker89 Apr 2, 2026 +2

Yeah, filled with US Troops.

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HyrulelinkDK Apr 2, 2026 +37

Damn Republicans really are just giant projecting hypocrites literally all the time.

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SAJ-13 Apr 2, 2026 +29

Trump, we can't afford child care, Medicare, or Medicaid, we have to fund the war instead... >Marco Rubio said Iran would be 'much different country' if it spent money on people instead of weapons. Really?

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3MATX Apr 2, 2026 +18

Those in glass houses…

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Cimmerian_Barbarian Apr 3, 2026 +1

Oh how the turntables…

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smurfsundermybed Apr 2, 2026 +11

Oh the ironing

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Tasty_Principle_518 Apr 3, 2026 +3

Shirts so smooth just like their brains

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Zulmoka531 Apr 2, 2026 +8

Hard to do that when we are [blowing up their hospitals.](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/iran-condemns-strike-on-century-old-pasteur-institute-as-beyond-a-war-crime/ar-AA201ugh)

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Routine_Bit_8184 Apr 2, 2026 +9

these people are everything they accuse Iran of being. It is true about the Iranian regime...and it is true about ours....we are killing people under the orders of a guy who says god wants us to do it... "Military cemeteries around the world are packed with brainwashed dead soldiers who were convinced God was on their side. America prays for God to destroy our enemies. Our enemies pray for God to destroy us. Somebody's gonna be disappointed! Somebody's wasting their time! Could it be.. everyone?" --George Carlin

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FrancoMcNeil Apr 2, 2026 +8

Remember, these people are immune to irony.

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GoldenTriforceLink Apr 2, 2026 +5

Oh my god do they not see the irony

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Eagle4317 Apr 2, 2026 +6

Are they trying to incite riots with how brazen these remarks are?

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Any_Parsnip2585 Apr 2, 2026 +5

Pot to the kettle. These people have no self awareness.

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Proper-District8608 Apr 2, 2026 +2

SELF awareness is all they have. Its the masses they need to control.

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DominusGenX Apr 2, 2026 +6

Lol dude...this is exactly how stupid they believe Americans are

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hackingdreams Apr 3, 2026 +5

That statement alone should sink this administration. Instead, it's just another day.

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LEM1978 Apr 3, 2026 +5

So we’re cutting healthcare to pay for war in Iran.

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indorian Apr 2, 2026 +3

Do tell…

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Relevant_South_1842 Apr 2, 2026 +5

No self awareness

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M00nch1ld3 Apr 2, 2026 +5

So would the United States. The DoD hasn't EVER passed an audit. Never. Where is our money going, besides into the pockets of the rich?

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Gry_F0xxx Apr 2, 2026 +5

The f****** irony of this dipshit.

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Ancient-Dust3077 Apr 2, 2026 -1

Iran is a better place to live than US right?

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Duanedoberman Apr 2, 2026 +3

Petrol was 1 cent per litre in Iran before the war. Downside was it is run by intolerant theocratic extremists In the US, petrol is heading towards $5 a gallon and that's also run by intolerant theocratic extemists

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meltdown_popcorn Apr 2, 2026 +2

No one is saying that, yet you are jumping in every comment with that narrative.

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jandy_Aside4853 Apr 2, 2026 +5

Hell Marco, you can say the same thing about the USA.

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Galliagamer Apr 3, 2026 +4

Funny how Republicans acknowledge how this applies to people in other parts of the world, but not American citizens. Is this the American exceptionalism they keeps talking about? Everyone *except* Americans? It’s almost as if Republicans hate Americans.

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tacoseatingllama Apr 2, 2026 +3

hmm

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amartin141 Apr 2, 2026 +4

same as usa

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Vanilla_Either Apr 2, 2026 +5

.... omg he is so close

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PotentialThing1397 Apr 2, 2026 +3

And there goes his run at President.

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Additional_Rich_5249 Apr 2, 2026 +3

How ironic

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CreamyBagelTime Apr 2, 2026 +3

*Whoosh.*

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Cool_Set4681 Apr 2, 2026 +3

He has do to this on purpose, right? I refuse to believe that he is so dense and stupid. That would be like willingly working for a pedoph.... nevermind, carry on.

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Equal-Membership1664 Apr 2, 2026 +3

Does it get any richer than this?

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Toadfinger Apr 2, 2026 +1

Hurricane season is approaching. Which one will Trump try to Sharpie into striking Alabama this year?

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vision506 Apr 2, 2026 +3

The irony of that statement is incredible

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Jlh_x Apr 3, 2026 +3

They're so f****** close to being self aware

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HolyToast666 Apr 3, 2026 +2

It’ll never happen

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LovingShiva Apr 3, 2026 +1

Isn't it ironic? Doncha think?

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Phase3Investor Apr 2, 2026 +6

Iran has national healthcare & free college, all while taking care of the world's largest refugee population for decades

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Ancient-Dust3077 Apr 2, 2026 +1

ive lived there for a month, would rather be in US. it's not a easy place to live

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meltdown_popcorn Apr 2, 2026 +1

And now that war crimes are being committed against it's populace, its even harder to live there. Great job, US!

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Ancient-Dust3077 Apr 2, 2026 +2

I thought iran did genocides to their own citizens, and they are bombing their neighboring countries. Didn’t they have it coming? Do you really support Iran over US?

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Etzell Apr 2, 2026 +2

It's possible to believe that Iran shouldn't be doing what they're doing AND that the Trump administration has repeatedly shot itself in the d*** and bungled this entire situation.

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Ancient-Dust3077 Apr 2, 2026 +1

yes, but I believe iran is far worse than US and the fact this sub is not hating on Iran and is rather hating on US more is concerning. https://www.genocidewatch.com/single-post/iran-protest-death-toll-could-top-30-000

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Etzell Apr 2, 2026

Iraq was far worse than the US, that didn't make that war justified, and that one was significantly better-planned than this clusterfuck. Same situation in Iran, except dumber.

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Phase3Investor Apr 2, 2026 +2

You thought wrong

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Ancient-Dust3077 Apr 2, 2026 +1

from a simple google search: reports describe the systematic killing of protesters, with estimations of over 30,000 deaths as of January 2026, often carried out under severe internet restrictions. https://www.genocidewatch.com/single-post/iran-protest-death-toll-could-top-30-000 If you support Iran over US, help me understand why?

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Shadowholme Apr 2, 2026 +2

It's simple in my case - I don't support ANY outside interference in another country's internal politics, because once you find an excuse to do it once you can find an excuse to do it to any other country. Nobody agrees 100% with another country's politics - hell they don't agree completely with their OWN politics! It's not that I support Iran so much as it is the fact that I oppose intervention in other countries' affairs. It is not on us to force our values onto them.

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Phase3Investor Apr 3, 2026 +1

And nobody reslly believes this bs Fyi most iranians considered the riotors to be israeli agrnts trying to start a civilnwar like in Syria and approved of the crackdown "Supporting tge US" doesnt mean turning into a bootlicking idiot

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Rambaz_69 Apr 2, 2026 +2

Marco Rubio is just another blowhard who wants to please his boss at all costs and has lost his backbone in the process.

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Icy_Cat1350 Apr 2, 2026 +2

As the military wants another 200 billion. Calling the kettle black?

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1cat2dogs1horse Apr 2, 2026 +2

There are none so blind, as those who will not see.

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consumeshroomz Apr 2, 2026 +2

Weird how that works, eh little Marco?

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Teddy_RGB Apr 2, 2026 +2

I feel like he realized mid-sentence just how stupid that sentence was

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joeygsta Apr 2, 2026 +2

Has the US ever been invaded? Nobody cares about the US. That military isn’t for defence. It’s 100% to invade other countries

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No_Ability1548 Apr 2, 2026 +2

This is a man who apparently doesn't listen to himself, ever.

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buppiejc Apr 2, 2026 +2

This level of cognitive dissonance needs to be studied in a lab

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Schiffy94 Apr 2, 2026 +2

Paging Alanis

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no_quarter89 Apr 2, 2026 +2

It’s like Alanis Morrisette and O. Henry had a baby and named it this exact situation!

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nattakunt Apr 2, 2026 +2

huh... makes you really wonder...

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sp0rkah0lic Apr 2, 2026 +2

Hah! Ha ha ha. ha. huh. Hrrrgggg. F***. This. Painfully obvious "own goal" comment. Delivered with no irony. And everyone in the media just nods. FEMA official teleporting to a Waffle House. This is beyond. Idk. Like what happens if it really is a simulation, and I start losing my suspension of disbelief. Can I just "wake up" now please?

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Such_Possibility9362 Apr 3, 2026 +1

Every accusation really is a confession with this lot.

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jayfeather31 Apr 3, 2026 +1

Pot, kettle.

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Pristine_Ability_203 Apr 3, 2026 +1

Self awareness is strong with this one

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picircle Apr 3, 2026 +1

I think it's a typo..He meant US

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CrotasScrota84 Apr 3, 2026 +1

The irony

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AlwaysUpvotesScience Apr 2, 2026 +1

pot.. kettle...

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MissyShark Apr 2, 2026 +1

What a novel concept. I wish an American politician had thought of that.

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xXxT4xP4y3R_401kxXx Apr 2, 2026 +1

spiderman pointing meme dot jpeg

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AngelFlutterBy Apr 2, 2026 +1

This is applicable to all this countries seeking for wars and exchange of powers forgetting that the best world to live in is a peaceful one ☝️

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WitchsmellerPrsuivnt Apr 2, 2026 +1

Does he mean letting Jarrad kuschner in to redevelop it like he wants to with Gaza

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bobcatgoldthwait Apr 2, 2026 +1

Lol. Lmao, even.

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Slow_Investment_2211 Apr 2, 2026 +1

Same could be said for the United States…. 👀

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in_one_ear_ Apr 2, 2026 +1

If it spent less money on weapons Iran would have been overrun by Iraq in the Iraq Iran war or have been attacked by the US sooner.

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log-in_here Apr 2, 2026 +1

Most profound thing I’ve heard from a Republican in a long time.

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Duanedoberman Apr 2, 2026 +1

If only it wasn't accidental.

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samejimaT Apr 2, 2026 +1

But thry didnt dipshit

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venuslovemenotchain Apr 2, 2026 +1

GIRL. Ya know what, I'm not even gonna bother being pissed about this. Go troll somewhere else, Marco.

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t-stoic Apr 2, 2026 +1

Non-voters...can you please cut that shit out? You should realize that if non-voters voted alongside democrats, republicans can never win. Ever. It's really that simple guys.

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mtadd Apr 2, 2026 +1

Hey Marco - take that thought one step further and apply it to your own country.

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jwatson1978 Apr 2, 2026 +1

surely he sees the irony of saying that lmao realistically I dont think he does but still.

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Lostinthestarscape Apr 2, 2026 +1

LOL......LMAO even

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Duanedoberman Apr 2, 2026 +1

Wierdly, so would the USA! Hypocracy is not in their dictionary is it?

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schu4KSU Apr 2, 2026 +1

https://youtu.be/nP_yyfcm8hg?si=zpACXNOTSOagkkRS

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Sufficient-Lion9639 Apr 2, 2026 +1

Oh my God!! No way!!! And you might think they already reached the highest level of stupidity.

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ChessFan1962 Apr 2, 2026 +1

Translation: I dislike your priorities, and how you spend your money. So I'm going to beat you up, kill a bunch of your people, risk the lives of a bunch of my people, and that'll teach you a lesson. Even apes make more sense than this.

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ITSA-GONGSHOW Apr 2, 2026 +1

This f****** hypocrisy knows no bounds

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FaerieQuene Apr 2, 2026 +1

Pot calling the kettle…

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AcanthisittaNo6653 Apr 2, 2026 +1

And here we are spending 36x on defense as Iran. We should pick on our own size..

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Note-4-Note Apr 2, 2026 +1

Whoosh!!

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ChainLC Apr 2, 2026 +1

the lack of self-awareness is palpable.

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AngryBlackNerd Apr 2, 2026 +1

Does he know?

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Dinker54 Apr 2, 2026 +1

To quote some “pigeon English” I heard often in the Arabian Gulf, “same, same.”

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Werftflammen Apr 2, 2026 +1

And he is supposedly the smart one?

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Much-Anybody5502 Apr 2, 2026 +1

Hello pot, meet kettle

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Life-Celebration-747 Apr 2, 2026 +1

Oh the f****** irony.

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ProudPainting6850 Apr 2, 2026 +1

You mean America should?

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Kickinitez Apr 2, 2026 +1

Yeah.... 🙄

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Highthere_90 Apr 2, 2026 +1

But hey we need anther 200 billion for war

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Common-Addendum-4349 Apr 2, 2026 +1

You mean like his native Cuba?

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OG-BoomMaster Apr 2, 2026 +1

Oh my, the irony!!!

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fermat9990 Apr 2, 2026 +1

I wonder what closer country this would apply to.

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azaRaza3185 Apr 2, 2026 +1

Too bad these fools don't practice what they preach

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hillbillyboiler Apr 2, 2026 +1

Insert Spider-Mans pointing at each other meme.

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island-roamer Apr 2, 2026 +1

Take a look in the mirror pal.

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Helpful_Spot_4551 Apr 2, 2026 +1

Sounds a lot like the US. These f****** people.

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Toadfinger Apr 2, 2026 +1

Exactly the problem in the U.S. Which can easily be fixed. Make it illegal for the mega corporations (such as those in the Military-Industrial Complex) to give campaign contributions to anyone.

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Significant_Cow4765 Apr 3, 2026 +1

¿en serio, diablito?

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cabbages212 Apr 3, 2026 +1

I want robust public transport, solid wages and a government that doesn’t see me as either the enemy or a statistic. There’s so much more that’s broken but that would be a nice start.

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commanderclif Apr 3, 2026 +1

They don’t even hear themselves

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Accomplished_Sea3811 Apr 3, 2026 +1

Yeah, how many trillions more does Trump want for the military?

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ISuckAtFunny Apr 3, 2026 +1

MAGA, I really wish you could snap out of your trance and realize the people you put in charge think that you’re both extremely f****** stupid and also completely worthless.

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Ornery-Ticket834 Apr 3, 2026 +1

That’s a funny statement coming from anyone in this country.

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Darth-mickyluv Apr 3, 2026 +1

Satire is dead.

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Thirdnipple79 Apr 3, 2026 +1

Something something log in your own eye.

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MightyTaur Apr 3, 2026 +1

Is he talking about North Korea or the US?

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IFHelper Apr 3, 2026 +1

The gall.

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Bronzyroller Apr 3, 2026 +1

These people should look in the mirror instead of yapping away. This administration is horrible

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blackopal2 Apr 3, 2026 +1

So he says, the States should RAISE TAXES to fund their social needs. The Federal government is concerned with war. It never occurs to him, TAX CUTS to the wealthy might have caused a funding problem.

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Phronias Apr 3, 2026 +1

From a country that spends more on weapons than any other country by a country mile and has more registered guns than there are people. Did he just land on earth?

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Marco Rubio said Iran would be 'much different country' if it spent money on people instead of weapons

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