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MadameButterfly

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10. Yeah, war is generally bad for your mental health

Reply to EX500rider (Reply #7)

Sat Jan 4, 2025, 02:58 AM

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Why are we surprised.

I heard this guy characterized as a Rambo type. It might be all the worse for someone who values that image but also has the humanity to feel the guilt and heartbreak of legalized murder.

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