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The Pentagon has confirmed it is sending a THAAD missile defence system and US troops to Israel, publicly acknowledging that US troops will be on the ground assisting in Israel's defence.

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[–] cornshark@lemmy.world -1 points 1 month ago (3 children)

What would you prefer they do? Desert?

[–] freeman@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 month ago

Preferably not joining an organization with a - history of invading and occupying countries illegally.

[–] OurToothbrush@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 month ago

Would you defend german ally troops during the holocaust? No? Then maybe reflect.

[–] Fidel_Cashflow@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

i would prefer they shoot their commanding officer and then themselves! if that's not an option then deserting would be cool too, I guess.

[–] comfy@lemmy.ml 11 points 1 month ago

Fragging is a proud American tradition which should be continued.

and then themselves

I have some empathy for those coerced into joining out of sincere ignorance (even though I believe they should know better). Eyes Left has an interesting example. The front lines radicalize some people into anti-imperialism, and if they have enough of a conscience to wake up and join the resistance, then I say have the potential to redeem themselves.