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posted by martyb on Monday December 31 2018, @05:27PM   Printer-friendly
from the what-a-wicked-web-we-weave dept.

"Defense Secretary Jim Mattis’ resignation, which shocked Washington’s national security establishment and rattled America’s allies, was sealed in a fateful 18-hour period that saw President Trump resolve to withdraw troops from Syria – alarming Pentagon officials who see America’s role in the region as crucial." foxnews.com/politics/behind-the-scenes-of-the-mattis-bombshell-more-resignations-expected-after-protest-exit


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  • (Score: 0, Insightful) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday January 01 2019, @03:03AM

    by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday January 01 2019, @03:03AM (#780505)

    Don't sell Putin so short. I don't think his hand is anywhere near as weak as he wants people to believe. He's probably quite happy that the eyes are on China rather than Russia - it gives him more maneuverability.

    As for China's feet of clay? That's irrelevant, when that mudslide reaches you you're gone baby.

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