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News & Current Events Apr 1, 2026 at 12:02 PM

Wars Fought for Fun Cannot Be Won

Posted by Gloomy_Register_2341

Wars Fought for Fun Cannot Be Won
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Wars Fought for Fun Cannot Be Won
Timothy Snyder thinks the Trump administration’s intervention in Iran is doomed because capabilities are dictating policy.
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Gloomy_Register_2341 Apr 1, 2026 +21
"While the US can weaken the Islamic Republic, it cannot win the war, because it is not fighting for anything. Its capabilities have become a trap. And others have started to benefit from Trump’s pleasure principle." -Timothy Snyder
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amyts Apr 1, 2026 +9
"trumps pleasure principle" is a phrase I hope never to hear again. 
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Exotic-Ferret-3452 Apr 1, 2026 +15
Politicians hide themselves away They only started the war Why should they go out to fight? They leave that role to the poor Time will tell on their power minds Making war just for fun Treating people just like pawns in chess Wait 'till their judgment day comes, yeah!
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No_Accountant3232 Apr 1, 2026 +5
It's sad that all of the old war protest songs are still relevant. Makes me wish John Fogerty would play Fortunate Son and War Pigs with Black Sabbath
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Lorenzoak Apr 1, 2026 +7
"Its capabilities have become a trap" is the most accurate description of modern US foreign policy I've ever read
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Pontiacsentinel Apr 1, 2026 +4
It is so very clear that the leadership has not had even the most basic military training. 
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zffjk Apr 1, 2026 +3
This is what happens when a national guard infantry major is put in charge of everyone.
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Upstairs_Ad5443 Apr 1, 2026 +2
Wars started by morons also can't be won.
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Professional_Cat_348 Apr 1, 2026 +1
“Some of you may die, but it’s a sacrifice I’m willing to make” to have fun
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NoReserve7293 Apr 1, 2026 +1
Former military, I would not volunteer for these assholes and their shit show. Risk my life for what? Think about it,
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hazlethings Apr 1, 2026 +1
As always, Timothy Snyder is 🔥🔥🔥.
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InclementImmigrant Apr 1, 2026 +1
What about wars fought for preventing looking at evidence of pedophilia done by a sitting president?
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ScreenMuch90210 Apr 1, 2026 +1
This is a very good headline. I assume the line was lifted from someone with a more honorable profession than modern journalism?
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nhepner Apr 1, 2026 +1
This war isn't for fun. It's to cover up the Epstein Files be cause Trump rapes children.
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