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The US Department of Defense is now the Department of War.

The president has said he wants to rebrand the Pentagon to convey that the U.S. military is not just about defense but offense too. This reflects Trump's posture is his art of dealing with any entity in the world be it friend or foe. Is this a smart thing to do?

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dale74 · M

Why did it get change the first time originally it was department of war

TheOneyouwerewarnedabout · 46-50, MVIP

@dale74 newspeak bro..

invading countries and puppet regime changes sounds so much more rightious under 'defence' than WAR :)

dale74 · M

@TheOneyouwerewarnedabout yea lets just call it like it is.... like democrat should be changed to socialist

sree251 · 41-45, M

@dale74

Why did it get change the first time originally it was department of war

Department of war gets set up in times of war such as WW1 and WW2. The US has enjoyed sole superpower status since 1991 when the USSR was dissolved. Seems like we are getting bored with kicking small guys around.

Roundandroundwego · 61-69

He also said Chicago is going to find out why we're calling it the Department of War!
Americans reacted with.......huh, duhhh.
And ah, yup, huh.

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

The US has never touted itself as the first one to strike, never claimed any first strike desire, until now. The

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samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

@sree251 my wealth really is none of your business! who is the "they" anyway? what federal administration has racked up the greatest amount of debt, not during wartime?

sree251 · 41-45, M

@samueltyler2

my wealth really is none of your business!

What wealth? I was inquiring into your state of indebtedness.

who is the "they" anyway? what federal administration has racked up the greatest amount of debt, not during wartime?

"They" are the skunks populating the administration. It doesn't matter which administration is screwing the country. They are all skunks or become skunks after they take the oath of office.

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

@sree251 So you are against all federal governmental officials. So you are an anarchist. Okay, if you say so.

I have no outstanding debts, thank you very much.

TheOneyouwerewarnedabout · 46-50, MVIP

Good. Stop softening the language to manipulate ppl..

Department of defence sounds good when you invade countries and force regime change..

sree251 · 41-45, M

@TheOneyouwerewarnedabout

Good. Stop softening the language to manipulate ppl..

The tough language is also meant to manipulate now that soft language is not our style anymore. American needs to be respected.

wishforthenight

He might as well rename it the Ministry of Peace, and be done with it.

AdmiralPrune · VIP

Not worried. If third world countries like Vietnam and Afghanistan can prevent the US military from achieving its objectives, anyone can.

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AdmiralPrune · VIP

@sree251 I agree. But just you stop them trying to wear it.

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oldguy73 · 70-79, M

get used to it, best name ever, screw with the USA, find out what what happens

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Firewarrior · M

@oldguy73 you lose?

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