Us Announces 'southern Spear' Mission as Forces Deploy Near South America
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The US has announced the 'Southern Spear' mission, deploying forces near South America, sparking concerns and criticisms among commenters about the motivations and potential consequences of this action.
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Perhaps the Department of Pointless Wars should save some money and lives by faking a war with AI and Hollywood special effects instead of dropping Hellfires on probable innocent fishing and other not cocaine boats?
Wow, so they're finally going to schedule alcohol as a controlled substance in line with its damage to society? Great!