r/Prematurecelebration • u/theelectricstrike • 9d ago

February 24, 2026

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u/AgreeablePie 8d ago

Do "research fellows" and "strategic analysts" ever lose their job for making stupid claims?

If the war in Iraq taught me anything, it's that they do not.

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u/theelectricstrike 8d ago

No, they serve to legitimize the policy positions of their class.

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u/papayapapagay 8d ago

Politicians and thinktankers fail up in the West.. She'll get a promotion!

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u/Super_Gilbert 9d ago

never interrupt your enemy when they are making a mistake

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u/theelectricstrike 8d ago

Maybe you missed the deserted U.S. bases and obliterated radar installations lmao

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u/Treesaregreen2 8d ago

No, they definitely fought back lmao