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 (DIR) Post #B4HEX6yijk9tqiKDWi by richpuchalsky@mastodon.social
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       Client states are sad that their deal isn't protecting them.This Guardian article is typically horrible, btw.  It contains lies that are not flagged as lies, such as "Gulf states had assured Tehran that none of their bases would be used for attacks" when it's been proven that their bases are being used for attacks.https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/14/gulf-strait-of-hormuz-nightmare-anger-frustration-at-us
       
 (DIR) Post #B4HEX91z6ZxSDPrqtM by richpuchalsky@mastodon.social
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       But anyways what is a client state supposed to do?  They can't do anything in the near term other than try to become the client of a different empire.  What other empire is going to bother with them?  The Russians can't do it and the Chinese don't want to do it.