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usonian

(26,109 posts)
32. One conservative on substack posts
Tue Mar 17, 2026, 10:13 PM
Mar 17
https://damienduncan.substack.com/p/allies-in-name-only-the-day-the-world

ALLIES IN NAME ONLY: THE DAY THE WORLD LEFT AMERICA TO DEFEND ITSELF

Yeah, all-caps. Here's the short of it.

Emphasis is mine. (Not THAT kind of mine 💣 )

In March 2026, Donald Trump formally called on allied nations to help keep open one of the most critical shipping lanes on Earth. The response from countries like Australia, Japan and Americas NATO allies was not cautious cooperation but outright refusal. This was not ambiguity or delay; it was a clear decision to stand aside. The consequences of that refusal extend far beyond politics and strike at the heart of global security.

What makes this refusal, so staggering is the simplicity of the request. The United States did not ask for boots on the ground, an invasion force, or regime change commitments. It asked for naval assistance—escort ships, deterrence, mine sweepers and presence—to keep international waters open.


Translation: Trump wants "allies" to sacrifice their lives for HIS (Trumpanyahu's) war.

Allies that he called "shithole", slapped ludicrous tariffs on, and threatened more at any lack of fealty. Includes invasion and occupation.

For weapons of mass destruction? No, wespons of mass distraction.

People arestanding up to him. Murder at home and abroad of innocent civilians is the last straw.

He is "seeing things"

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;-{)....... Goonch Mar 17 #1
What in hell did TSF expect? greatauntoftriplets Mar 17 #2
He thought he'd be greeted as the conquering hero. COL Mustard Mar 18 #42
bullies who treat people like dirt often do not get the responses they expected lol msongs Mar 17 #3
Colin Powell: LakeVermilion Mar 17 #4
Poor Lindsey. Trying to pleasure the big boy only being told it ain't working. erronis Mar 17 #5
I think I threw up a little.... COL Mustard Mar 18 #43
Nobody wants to get drawn into this quagmire Pisces Mar 17 #6
Most other countries are COL Mustard Mar 18 #44
Shut the fuck up, Lindsey, you oily little turd... GiqueCee Mar 17 #7
solid post GC....Graham is such an utter shit stain democratsruletheday Mar 17 #29
Astonishing Lack of Self Awareness by 2 grown men. delisen Mar 17 #8
He's begging for help in an illegal war he started without consulting them. thought crime Mar 17 #16
The worst part of this is that Chump has no friends, and he doesn't realize that HE's the REASON why FakeNoose Mar 17 #18
These countries are not victims of repeated domestic abuse BattleRow Mar 17 #30
I think IT is finding out that the only people afraid of him are the Congressional Republicans. LoisB Mar 17 #9
I doubt the majority of them are afraid. I think they are happily enabling and even directing him. chowder66 Mar 17 #12
Could be. LoisB Mar 17 #23
Fucking idiots Solly Mack Mar 17 #10
Trump says fuck you. Then he says unfuck you. Then he says help me and fuck you. twodogsbarking Mar 17 #11
Then gets angry when they tell him to go fuck himself. thought crime Mar 17 #13
They can both go fuck themselves durablend Mar 17 #14
Europe needs to arm itself Johnny2X2X Mar 17 #15
Agreed popsdenver Mar 17 #34
Like I said a couple of days ago - cab67 Mar 17 #17
"May his presidential portrait never be displayed at the White House." BumRushDaShow Mar 17 #19
Cool, maybe he'll stroke out from rage. Queso Delicioso Mar 17 #20
One can hope! 2naSalit Mar 17 #24
When someone puts their hand in your pocket, without permission, it's normally called theft. dickthegrouch Mar 17 #21
aaaaaaand the blame-shifting has already started Skittles Mar 17 #22
Graham and Trump with their kabuki theater bullshit can fuckoff nt BootinUp Mar 17 #25
Is Lindsey dead yet? What about Mitch? BigmanPigman Mar 17 #26
Oops! Posted a photo of the Emperor with no clothes on? Gosh, Lindsey, try to keep up! Martin68 Mar 17 #27
Lindsey was told MW67 Mar 17 #28
When someone does the bluff and bluster thing . . . Aussie105 Mar 17 #31
One conservative on substack posts usonian Mar 17 #32
Hey, Donny, maybe they're just not that into you. tclambert Mar 17 #33
Alliances made on the idea of defense, not offense! MustBeTheBooz Mar 17 #35
Good VanceFan Mar 17 #36
How can he hear drumpf at all? Takket Mar 17 #37
Each and every day, he is more obtuse and clueless than the day before. Marie Marie Mar 17 #38
STFU, Lindsey... You know how the PEDO Bully Cha Mar 18 #39
As is always, he ruins everything he touches. Get rid of the mf'r, gop. It's over! C Moon Mar 18 #40
"I have never heard him so angry in my life." LudwigPastorius Mar 18 #41
That's what happens when NAZIs start an illegal, unnecessary and disastrous war. Kid Berwyn Mar 18 #45
The Art of the Squeal. nt City Lights Mar 18 #46
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