While we hopeful, many of us deployed during & after the last series of “draw downs” & and we note the acting SecDef said “repositioning of our troops in the region”- not withdrawal. This language is intentional and should be noted. (1/3) #EndForeverWar #NoMoreWar https://twitter.com/deptofdefense/status/1328775646462451712
This “repositioning” language is extra concerning given the news that broke just yesterday about Trump’s continued antagonism toward Iran and bipartisan commitment to warmongering in the region. (2/3) #NowarwithIran https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/16/us/politics/trump-iran-nuclear.html
Trump Sought Options for Attacking Iran to Stop Its Growing Nuclear Program

The president was dissuaded from moving ahead with a strike by advisers who warned that it could escalate into a broader conflict in his last weeks in office.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/16/us/politics/trump-iran-nuclear.html
Our founding demands remain-

1. End the so-called GWOT and completely withdraw from the region
2. Reparations to the communities we have harmed
3. Full benefits for all returning troops to facilitate healing & reintegration

In addition, it’s time to #DropTheMIC
and #LandBack
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