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War

Grandiose Nonsense

The quality of a decision isn’t a function of its outcome. Inordinate risks aren’t worth taking… even when they work out.

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JD Breen
Mar 01, 2026
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Atlanta, GA

March 1, 2026

It’s tempting to comment quickly when major news breaks. But doing so is almost always a mistake. Especially these days, when algorithms feed us distorted “content” they want us to see.

We know truth is the first casualty in the fog of war. So it’s best to let time lift the mist to reveal the lies. But having waited a day to abso…

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