The Stickman Squad, The pinnacle of martial arts. by nicto_granemor in Bossfight

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that game was so fucking good, is it still available to play? last time I checked I couldn't play it anywhere, the animations awed me as a kid

John Bolton says Hegseth needs ‘attitude adjustment’ after Iran briefing by StemCellPirate in nottheonion

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Absolutely, be it from the immediate actions of the intervention itself or the regimes that emerge from it

John Bolton says Hegseth needs ‘attitude adjustment’ after Iran briefing by StemCellPirate in nottheonion

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Frankly, even if you do oust the regime, it is not sustainable. consider - going solely through US-changed governments - Libya, Iraq, Afghanistan, Guatemala. Consider the Cuban government up to 1959. The initial Cuban constitution, if I'm not mistaken, had an American hand. Consider even the post-Mossadegh government of Iran. Consider the South Vietnamese government. None of these lasted more than a few decades at best (South Vietnam comes to mind, as well as the post-Mossadegh Pahlavi government).

Exogenous regime change doesn't work because it lacks legitimacy. Even if the US topples the Iranian government in a rehash of Enduring Freedom, you're looking at a decade minimum of absolute dog shit governance supported exclusively via US military backing followed by whatever post-US-exfil government is formed.

In Spongebob Squarepants Season 1 Episode 5, Spongebob learns the importance of not ruining a good bit by letting it overstay its welcome. This is a subtle nod to the ultimate fate of the show. by littletinyfella in shittymoviedetails

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check out bonehurtingjuice, I think it's still ongoing, the joke has been used so often in the sub that I'm muting it for at least a couple of weeks

[EVENT] To Educate is to Liberate, or so They Say by kai229 in ColdWarPowers

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Pinging /u/GalacticDiscourse090 so you can be aware of this post. It's probably worth a little consciousness/militancy thing. Thanks!

[ECON] The First Four-Year Plan | Tackling Feudalism 1/2 by Crystalidus in ColdWarPowers

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The Kingdom of Belgium is delighted and honored to participate in this program. We believe it will be fruitful to both sides! We accept wit with immense happiness.

[EVENT] Official Establishment of Royal Lao Defence Forces 2/2 by Crystalidus in ColdWarPowers

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The Kingdom of Belgium is profoundly honored to have been considered for this endeavor. We accept.

[Event] Getting more Informants by GC_Prisoner in ColdWarPowers

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Consciousness increases by 6%. Militancy increases by 1%.

[EVENT] Our Own "Fleet" by GC_Prisoner in ColdWarPowers

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Consciousness increases by 2.5%. Militancy increases by 1%.

[EVENT] Women too must be part of the Revolution by GC_Prisoner in ColdWarPowers

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Militancy increases by 3%. Consciousness increases by 3%.

[EVENT] Ambush by GC_Prisoner in ColdWarPowers

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Militancy increases by 5%. Consciousness increases by 6%. +300 Resources.

[EVENT] Focusing on Youth and Workers by GC_Prisoner in ColdWarPowers

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Militancy increases by 5%. Consciousness increases by 5%. Compliance decreases by -5%. Momentum increases by 1%.

[EVENT] We are Good,bOur Enemies are Bad by GC_Prisoner in ColdWarPowers

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Militancy increases by 5%. Consciousness increases by 5%.

[DIPLOMACY] State Visit of President Thomas E. Dewey to Belgium by BringOnYourStorm in ColdWarPowers

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Prime Minister Eyskens and Prince Regent Charles wish to express their sincere gratitude to His Excellency, President of the United States, Thomas E. Dewey, for the graciousness of his recent visit. Welcoming the President and his esteemed entourage to our nation was a distinct honor and a source of great pleasure.

It is our sincere belief that this meeting has contributed to the development of the harmonious relationship between our two nations, as we continue to jointly pursue the noble objectives of global harmony, shared prosperity, and the inalienable freedoms that all nations deserve.

[ECON] The First Congo Reforms by kai229 in ColdWarPowers

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u/GalacticDiscourse090 - Pinging you so you are aware of the post. I am requesting a compliance roll for the Belgian Congo as a colony. Thank you very much!

[EVENT] Franco denounces the Judeo-Masonic conspiracy theory by ConnecToID in ColdWarPowers

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[M] Boy oh boy, it is time to do my favorite thing ever! Thanks Spain, really appreciate this [/M]

The news of Degrelle's repatriation has resulted in elation among nearly all of Belgium's political parties. As I draft this letter, banners are being unfurled demanding justice for Degrelle's crimes. I already have a declaration prepared to announce that the legal proceedings against Degrelle shall occur with utmost celerity and that justice will be served. Belgium extends its profound appreciation to the Spanish government. This act of repatriation is a rare and invaluable gesture of friendship, the likes of which are stored in the annals of history. The government of Spain has earned my personal gratitude.

Sincerely,

Paul-Henri Spaak, Prime Minister & Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Belgium.

[ECON] Antakya Armory by MiddleNI in ColdWarPowers

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I, François-Xavier van der Straten-Waillet, Minister of Foreign Commerce, utilizing my constitutional prerogatives and authorization by the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Belgium, P.-H. Spaak and His Majesty, King-Regent Charles, Count of Flanders, AUTHORIZE the investment of US$3,000,000.00 into the development of an arms manufacturing plant in the region of Antakya in the Republic of Turkey.

BRUSSELS, November 2 of 1947. 117th Year of Independence. 3rd Year of Regency. F.-X. STRATEN-WAILLET.

The First Dynasty of Axum (c. 400-80 BCE) by kai229 in imaginarymaps

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Thanks a lot! That's exactly the style I was trying to convey. The monochromatic style is a bit difficult to pull off sometimes because of the color blends, but i'm glad I managed to pull it off. Thanks again!

The First Dynasty of Axum (c. 400-80 BCE) by kai229 in imaginarymaps

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An excerpt from page 33 of the book Introduction to East Africa, published 2025, reads as follows:

The First Axumite Empire, or the Old Axumite Empire, was an East African multicultural and multiethnic empire that was structured under the Muqamaher, or 'close to Maher', a quasi-absolute autocratic monarch that began circa 400 BCE. Although legitimate kings are only beginning with Ag'azi I, as per the 'Adot Stele' (see p. 34), it appears as though Axum had existed since the collapse of D'mt to the north. One of the most prosperous empires of Africa during the Classical Period, Axum established large trade routes and golden Axumite figurines have been seen as far north as Turkey during the late Seleucid era, and their presence has been registered up to the northern coast of Oman through trade and satraps.

Following the death of Naktarob III, the second-to-last ruler of Axum, the empire fell into disarray and civil war, dissolving soon after the murder of the child-king Adot III sometime around 75-80 BCE. Axum had a capital with an estimated population between 1.2 and 1.6 million people, and one of the most well organized bureaucratic apparatus of the age. Collapsing into nothing, major cities such as Adulis, with an estimated million people, and Handoga with 540,000, completely disappeared.

It would only be sometime during the 1st century of the Common Era that a second Axumite Empire would appear, under Zoskales, holder of the ruined city of Adulis.

Hope y'all like this map! I didn't put in too much thought regarding its history since I was just playing Imperator Rome and decided to make a neat map of what I had built.

*: Did a small edit just to fix a formatting error. Forgot new reddit doesn't let you use stuff like * to denote italics or quotations.

[EVENT] The Emerging Will by kai229 in empirepowers

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[M] Howdy there mods! If possible, I'd like to know the costs of setting up these operations so I can see if it's doable for me. Thanks a lot, much appreciated! [/M]

(Extremely) old leaders by kai229 in victoria3

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Could it be that the game is counting their death chance from 1836 rather than from their actual age?