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On the heels of losing a proxy war in Ukraine, the U.S. Army prepares for war with China 🤡 (www.nytimes.com)

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[–] Xiisadaddy@lemmygrad.ml 30 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

And one — a 19-year-old private — began to fall quickly when his chute did not open. Across the field, shouts of “pull your reserve” could be heard before the young private hit the ground and medics ran to treat him.

Dude the US is gonna lose so hard lol

[–] ComradePupIvy@lemmygrad.ml 18 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Look I am just hoping China makes it over here and I can surrender to the PLA

[–] Xiisadaddy@lemmygrad.ml 12 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

im planning to get a sailboat when ww3 starts hmu we will defect to china together lol

[–] PoY@lemmygrad.ml 6 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

i will help paddle when there's no wind!

[–] cayde6ml@lemmygrad.ml 7 points 2 weeks ago

I would fucking swim to China naked in shark-infested waters if I have to.

[–] Xiisadaddy@lemmygrad.ml 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Ill take the help but only if you never live up to your name.

[–] PoY@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

you might regret that if we run into jellyfish

[–] Xiisadaddy@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 2 weeks ago

i will not!

[–] cayde6ml@lemmygrad.ml 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Same. Can I get on board?

[–] Xiisadaddy@lemmygrad.ml 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

hell yeah we gonna be packed in like sardines on our way to ask Xi to save us.

[–] cayde6ml@lemmygrad.ml 6 points 2 weeks ago

I think I'll bring a second boat for my family and friends, we can hitch our sardine container capsules together.

[–] cayde6ml@lemmygrad.ml 11 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

That's part of why I have a hammer and sickle tattoo. If or when China ever liberates the U.S., they'll see my tattoo and know I'm on their side.

[–] PanArab@lemmygrad.ml 8 points 2 weeks ago

If US military suppliers are going to cheat the government with cut-rate products, it is given at this point

Critical support to scummy military contractors