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Hegseth’s dubious low-T screening may flag up to 25 percent of the Army (arstechnica.com)
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[–] Damage@slrpnk.net 16 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I'm imagining a scenario where the US has completely trashed their Armed Forces' ability to project force, while still believing they have it, with mentally stunted manchildren throwing a tantrum for not getting what they wanted, their button on the nuclear launch buttons.

[–] Rothe@piefed.social 6 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Isn't that what is lowkey already happening with Iran?

[–] SeductiveTortoise@piefed.social 1 points 6 days ago

Just because the almighty US forces struggle to bully a starved economy cut off from most external innovation? /s