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RetiredParatrooper

(164 posts) Sun Mar 29, 2026, 05:54 PM 7 hrs ago

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Ayatollah Hegseth, leader of the faithful (Original Post) RetiredParatrooper 7 hrs ago OP

Good one. pwb 7 hrs ago #1

I am aware of all that... RetiredParatrooper 7 hrs ago #3

not at all, but I get it; Orientalism feels good WhiskeyGrinder 7 hrs ago #4

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1. Good one.

Sun Mar 29, 2026, 05:58 PM

7 hrs ago

I got one for you. Israel Vice-Presidient Donald Trump.

(26,940 posts)

2. Ayatollah is a Muslim term and Hegseth is a Christian. The Crusades, which he says he admires, are right there.

Sun Mar 29, 2026, 06:01 PM

7 hrs ago

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3. I am aware of all that...

Sun Mar 29, 2026, 06:03 PM

7 hrs ago

....and will add that the only difference between Hegseth and the Ayatollahs is the word they use for 'God'.

(26,940 posts)

4. not at all, but I get it; Orientalism feels good

Sun Mar 29, 2026, 06:07 PM

7 hrs ago