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erronis

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7. Not rescuing survivors is a heinous crime - even in the worst times of warfare sailors took pity on each other.

Reply to sop (Original post)

Thu Mar 5, 2026, 08:53 PM

22 hrs ago

While this administration has rot from the top on down, the decision by the sub commander to not attempt rescue should fall on his/her shoulders as well as anyone above who sanctioned this crime.

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'Cowardly and Despicable': Hegseth Condemned for Sinking of 'Defenseless' Iranian Ship [View all] sop Yesterday OP

Sickening, shameful quaint Yesterday #1

Add it to the... 2naSalit Yesterday #2

so it's an act of war. but we are not in a war with that ship so attacking it is.....? btw it was hit msongs Yesterday #3

Son-of-a-bitch! What's next? Americans are going to push people in wheelchairs... chouchou Yesterday #4

Defenseless ship with no ammunition on board. OGBuzz 23 hrs ago #5

The big thing in WW2 was the Allies were the good guys Jarqui 23 hrs ago #6

Not rescuing survivors is a heinous crime - even in the worst times of warfare sailors took pity on each other. erronis 22 hrs ago #7

That's two war crimes. They stalked and attacked an innocent ship without a declaration of war. ChicagoTeamster 22 hrs ago #8

I wish my scream could be heard around the world. chowder66 22 hrs ago #9

I not only wish my scream could be heard around the world... slightlv 21 hrs ago #10