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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: commonone   😊 😞
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Subject: Venezuelan "Drug Boat" Was in Retreat
Date: 09/11/25 5:08 PM
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Trumpedo, Vance, Rubio et al have bragged about how tough they are and how they killed those 11 suspected drug runners to protect America from an "imminent threat." Turns out the boat had turned around and was in retreat.

The new details are likely to intensify scrutiny of the Trump administration's claim that destroying the vessel -- rather than attempting to interdict it -- was justified because it presented an "imminent threat" to the U.S. Administration officials have argued that the president has the power to order military action against imminent threats to the U.S. without congressional authorization.

Oh, look, another example of the administration lying its ass off.

Here's my shocked face: 😮

wsj.com - Suspected venezuela drug boat had turned around before u s strike
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