• GenosseFlosse@feddit.org
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    30 days ago

    Just say yes, he will forget all about the Iran war in 3 days anyway thanks to dementia…

    • VitoRobles@lemmy.today
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      30 days ago

      That’s actually how you handle folks with dementia. If they say the sky is purple, you agree and try to redirect them.

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        30 days ago

        Crucially though, and I cannot stress this enough, you should under no circumstances let them become president of the country with the world’s most powerful military.

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          It’s the world’s most expensive military. With poor leadership and damaged former alliances, It’s not translating into much power at the moment.