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Considering his first two predictions, this prediction is more than a little concerning.

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[–] Mantzy81@aussie.zone 14 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

US warfare relies on strength and thinking modern weaponry is all that matters. There's a lot more to warfare than that. Also they always attack others in their land who have existential reasons to fight to the last. The US, not so much. It makes a huge difference. They also don't seem to understand that others have different views to them and belittle their enemies which is never wise. And let us not forget, the US hasn't won a war since WW2 (Pacific theatre only - the European theatre was mostly won due to Russia and its method of providing cannon fodder).

And they won't win in Iran. Not overall. Nobody wins in Iran. Even empires who have conquered the place eventually become Irani. It's one of the Old Empires. A classic. It never dies completely.