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What a mess UpInArms Yesterday #1
Anyone who chooses to work as a middle east merc in a Trump admin is FAFO-ing. RockRaven Yesterday #2
You're under contract. It's not like working at Macys. I know a guy there. Callie1979 Yesterday #6
The money's good COL Mustard Yesterday #8
In 1983 I got a bid from a Middle Eastern hospital to work for a year on staff. irisblue Yesterday #10
And life there is very good COL Mustard Yesterday #11
I know for sure THIS guy didnt! Neither did his wife. Callie1979 12 hrs ago #23
Kudos to you OrangeJoe 23 hrs ago #14
Exempt from federal income tax AverageOldGuy 21 hrs ago #18
And sometimes it's tax free. nt Callie1979 12 hrs ago #22
I feel for their kids, spouses & extended family irisblue Yesterday #9
welp dweller Yesterday #3
Number one thing to never, ever, ever do. Put your trust in Trump. twodogsbarking Yesterday #4
Iran Hostage Crisis Redux 1979, 2026 2na fisherman Yesterday #5
Maybe they can resurrect Ollie North. He's got plenty of experience from the failed Carter hostage rescue attempt. NBachers 23 hrs ago #13
I honestly don't think any President after Carter would have let it go on for 444 days Polybius 23 hrs ago #15
I am less sure karynnj 22 hrs ago #16
I wonder how many of them voted for Trump COL Mustard Yesterday #7
"Suckers and losers" according to the convicted felon. Justice matters. 23 hrs ago #12
Let me see, the best advice I've heard from the right is, "write your Senators and Representative". Enter stage left 22 hrs ago #17
Quack Quack rpannier 20 hrs ago #19
And I bet many of them were trump supporters.👎 Figarosmom 19 hrs ago #20
You mean mercenaries? RandySF 13 hrs ago #21
They probably signed up for the no accountability/no consequences package Orrex 11 hrs ago #24
What a perfect excuse for Rump to put boots on the ground. Not that he ever cared about having an excuse or a reason. LaMouffette 11 hrs ago #25
Choose where you drop? OC375 11 hrs ago #26
Use ICE next. travelingthrulife 8 hrs ago #27
Rapist will parachute in soon and save you! City Lights 6 hrs ago #28
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