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Susan Still's avatar

I like this version of you. It’s clear, concise, and needs to be said & heard. I just hope we didn’t put huge bullseyes on all our military bases & Navy ships, though I’m sure we did.

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Reed Galen's avatar

Hey thanks! I’ll endeavor to be clear and concise from now on!

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Amy Williamson's avatar

Thank you Reed.

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Maxine Hunter's avatar

Great article, Reed. Liked the way you put it out there. Crazy and dangerous as it all is, you made me smile. Listening to a briefing from the Pentagon are minutes I'll never get back, so T.V. is off. Actually, "breaking news" in my village--church is cancelled because church basement is flooded--also travel is not safe because of serious thunderstorms washing things out plus flooding. Just learned that about 6,000 folks are without power. Now the fire whistle is blaring. Water, water, everywhere. That said, take care and safe travels.

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Tom Sadler's avatar

Reed, reading this, in this format, choked me up. It was so delightfully reminiscent of your father. All good points and well presented.

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Reed Galen's avatar

You’re too kind!

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Patris's avatar

Can’t believe I’m saying this - but this both fair ..and balanced. Good to read.

So here we are, (and no pun intended) .. just waiting for the fall out. ..

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Leo Walter's avatar

That’s exactly the type of column needed Reed. Excellent !

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Nancy Marzano's avatar

Ty Reed. Voice of sanity.

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Matt Minnesota's avatar

#11 If the Iranians, after this was totally telegraphed, didn’t move their “stuff” they are dumber than a bag of hammers. This is likely all just performative nonsense to make Trumpy look like a tough guy after an embarrassing week for him. It’s like our war with the Houthis. All Sturm and Drang without a result. It’s my understanding that despite the “ceasefire” agreement with the Houthis shipping in the Red Sea is still way down. What does any of this accomplish other than making Trump feel good?

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Angie's avatar

Not just ANY Ben. I know you’re speaking of Shapiro, but Ben Meiselas is a hero ☺️

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SheilaE's avatar

Same goes if he is named Pete…

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QueenBonita's avatar

The Iranian had moved their operations so this was null and void!

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Adrienne Boullianne's avatar

I would be even more petrified than I already am if i had relatives in one of the military bases located in that part of the world. Sacrificial lambs against an irate hornet’s nest.

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Murray Smart's avatar

DOH........whatever...........what, me care.........says Mr. not paying attention and not caring.......until it comes home to roost........not realizing what is coming and how it will impact them personally and their families and their communities and.......until it is too late.....just like what is being rolled out to and being rolled over the American people via Project 2025 (ex. Republican LYING - are you shocked LYING - about the selling off of America's public lands and all the rest in Project 2025 and the Billionaire Budget Bill that will CREAM families and communities everywhere in America and for sure red districts........but the con and the brainwashing is so good that they will not see it coming........)

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Reed Galen's avatar

Something like that, yes

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