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Dave Smith

04/09/25

@ Lex Fridman

In military actions, the overwhelming burden of proof should be on you to demonstrate that you absolutely needed to take that action, especially if innocent people die as a result.

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Dave Smith: Israel, Hamas, Ukraine, Russia, Conspiracies & Antisemitism | Lex Fridman Podcast #464

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Dave Smith: Israel, Hamas, Ukraine, Russia, Conspiracies & Antisemitism | Lex Fridman Podcast #464

04/09/25

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