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Explain Like I'm Five

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[–] Zephorah@discuss.online 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Sure, but being in the same room with it is a whole other level. Paired with Hegseth, and his speech, that must have negative impact.

Worse, to be a hardcore military man of the general or admiral level of commitment, and be told now we’re going to test your loyalty, prepare the polygraphs. I cannot imagine a bigger insult.