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		COGlory on June 9, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Army tested 'germ warfare' on NYC subway (2015) Yes, this is why Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria were easily subdued and all resistance was quickly quelled.

simoncion on June 9, 2023 [–]

Yep. If the locals aren't armed, you can just sweep in and arrest.

If the locals _are_ armed, you have to decide how much blood you're willing to spill.

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