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SITREP: From Kabul to Portland: The Cost of Cowardice EP614

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The SDN SITREP October 21, 2025

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BLUF MAIN TOPIC: The heavy cost in America of appeasing terrorists

When America chooses appeasement over strength, we pay a devastating price that goes far beyond dollars and cents. Our enemies - whether they’re foreign regimes like Iran and Syria or domestic anarchists destroying our cities - interpret compromise as weakness and invitation for further aggression. History proves this pattern repeatedly. Each time we’ve withdrawn from confrontation or negotiated with terrorists, the result has been more American lives lost, not fewer.

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The disgraceful retreat from Afghanistan emboldened every enemy watching, creating a domino effect that continues today. Our streets now reflect the same chaos we allowed overseas. The financial burden is staggering - billions in foreign aid that ends up arming our enemies, billions in property damage from unchecked riots, and incalculable costs to our national security. But the spiritual and cultural cost cuts even deeper. Appeasement corrupts our national character, replacing courage with cowardice and conviction with compromise. When we refuse to confront evil directly, we betray the very principles that made America exceptional. Patriots understand that peace comes through strength, not surrender. The true cost of appeasing terrorists isn’t measured in dollars, but in American sovereignty sacrificed on the altar of globalist fantasies and progressive weakness.

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PRACTICAL TIPS | MAIN TOPIC

The growing threat from emboldened terrorists requires practical preparations from God-fearing patriots who understand the real stakes. First, develop robust communication contingencies that don’t rely on compromised infrastructure. When terrorists strike - whether overseas or in Portland - cell networks and internet access become immediate casualties. Invest in quality two-way radios with encryption capability and practice using them regularly with your family and trusted community. Second, harden your home against civil unrest. Reinforced entry points, security film on windows, and deterrent lighting systems create multiple barriers that discourage the mob mentality we’ve seen in leftist-controlled cities. Third, develop evacuation protocols with multiple routes and destinations based on different threat scenarios. Fourth, carry daily defensive tools appropriate to your training level and local laws. Fifth, build a neighborhood security network of like-minded Americans who understand that when seconds count, help may be minutes or hours away. Finally, maintain physical documentation of important information since digital records can disappear instantly. The time to prepare isn’t during a crisis, but right now while we still have resources and freedom of movement. Remember, the goal isn’t paranoia, but prudent readiness for increasingly likely scenarios.

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EXCLUSIVE CONTENT | MAIN TOPIC

The most powerful weapon against terrorist appeasement begins with your voice and vote. Demand political leaders who understand that America’s enemies only respect strength and decisive action. When politicians talk about “diplomatic solutions” with nations that fund terrorism or “understanding the root causes” of domestic anarchists, recognize these phrases as code for surrender. Support candidates at all levels who prioritize American sovereignty and security over globalist entanglements. Next, financially divest from corporations that fund anti-American groups domestically. Many major companies directly finance organizations that later funnel money to radical street activists. Research where your investment dollars and purchases go. Educate your community about the direct connection between foreign policy weakness and domestic instability - this isn’t conspiracy theory but demonstrable historical pattern. Publicly challenge the false narrative that appeasement creates peace. Use social media, local meetings, and personal conversations to counter this dangerous myth with historical evidence. Support veterans’ organizations that advocate for strong national defense and proper care for those who’ve served. Finally, prepare your children with both spiritual and civic education that instills love of country and understanding of America’s exceptional founding principles. The battle against appeasement begins with reclaiming our national identity as a people who stand firmly against tyranny in all forms.

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CARNIVAULT HERO OF THE DAY

Bully harassing an old man…faces the wrath of another passenger. Good! Quite the hero for intercepting a possible serious crime.: https://x.com/GigaBeers/status/1978928186487410828

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

Thank you Stephanie P for the best user submitted story yesterday “WATCH: Antifa rioters throw exploding munitions and tear gas at DHS agents who are attempting to clear the driveway in front of ICE Portland. Don’t let the left lie to you: THIS IS A WARZONE. We need National Guard NOW!”:

https://x.com/nicksortor/status/1980462329851728284

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