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2/ In 2022, Poland ordered 180 tanks and 219 howitzers from South Korea. Delivery started in four months. That’s unheard of in the defense world—and a warning shot to Western arms makers buried in red tape. Seoul is now setting the pace. https://t.co/fft14GI5Zw — Rod D. Martin (@RodDMartin) Aug 1, 2025 from http://twitter.com/RodDMartin via IFTTT

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A great reminder that letting startups grow into independently successful businesses, rather than be bought up by existing giants, can generate enormous value. A win for employees, investors, innovation, and the public. https://t.co/LT3Si7YjrG — Lina Khan (@linamkhan) Aug 1, 2025 from http://twitter.com/linamkhan via IFTTT

9/ This has been the point of Trump’s defense diplomacy all along. Not to abandon allies or commitments, but to demand they become real partners not dependents. It’s long overdue. Five other post-Cold War Presidents should have done it. Trump actually is. https://t.co/3IGUrEen77 — Rod D. Martin (@RodDMartin) Aug 1, 2025 from http://twitter.com/RodDMartin via IFTTT

8/ In short, South Korea is making it possible to grow alliance-wide defense much faster. U.S. arms are still essential. But Seoul can help pick up the slack and turn decades of ramp-up into just a few years. They may even help build ships for the U.S. Navy! https://t.co/Vc6LyOhVWQ — Rod D. Martin (@RodDMartin) Aug …
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7/ South Korea imports 98% of its fossil fuels. Thanks to Trump’s trade deal, they’ll now buy a lot of that from us. By embedding its chips, software, and gear into allied militaries, it creates mutual dependence—and ensures its place in global supply chains. https://t.co/Z3DX5zyhdy — Rod D. Martin (@RodDMartin) Aug 1, 2025 from http://twitter.com/RodDMartin …
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6/ From Northern Europe to the Gulf, countries are fielding Korean platforms—locking in decades of parts, upgrades, and servicing contracts. And it’s picking up the slack for US-NATO arms makers when we’re trying to grow alliance defenses by 2.5x. https://t.co/ybYbT6quii — Rod D. Martin (@RodDMartin) Aug 1, 2025 from http://twitter.com/RodDMartin via IFTTT

5/ Seoul’s genius? It’s building autonomy without alienating allies. The U.S. Army just hired Hanwha Aerospace (Korea) to service its Chinooks. NATO just launched a joint testing & coproduction group with Seoul. This isn’t a break from the West. It’s a force multiplier. https://t.co/b1uEMVIyn1 — Rod D. Martin (@RodDMartin) Aug 1, 2025 from http://twitter.com/RodDMartin via …
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4/ This isn’t just about business. It’s about survival. South Korea spent centuries as a vassal of China, then a colony of Japan. Today, it’s threatened by North Korea and sits on the front lines of a future U.S.–China war. It must be self-reliant—and it’s making sure it is. https://t.co/F9zRGyoQoL — Rod D. Martin (@RodDMartin) …
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3/ Over 23 countries now buy Korean weapons. Their goal? Become the #4 exporter by 2027. Bestsellers: 🇰🇷 K2 Black Panther: advanced tank 🇰🇷 K9 Thunder: dominates global howitzer exports 🇰🇷 FA-50 jet: cheaper F-16 alternative, NATO-ready 🇰🇷 KF-21 Boramae: indigenous fighter jet https://t.co/jkh2wiwV29 — Rod D. Martin (@RodDMartin) Aug 1, 2025 from http://twitter.com/RodDMartin via …
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🚨 Is South Korea about to become the next global arms superpower? They’ve already surpassed the U.S. in tank sales to Europe. And they’re doing it faster, cheaper, and with fewer strings attached. Here’s why Seoul’s rise may reinforce American primacy, not threaten it. 🧵 https://t.co/caRr2VO9oI — Rod D. Martin (@RodDMartin) Aug 1, 2025 from …
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Kamala Harris delivered an absolute word salad when Stephen Colbert asked her to name the leader of the Democrat Party. https://t.co/CzDVgw2sPL — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) Aug 1, 2025 from http://twitter.com/DailyCaller via IFTTT

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The United States has seen a massive shift from young men and women to the Republican Party. Partisan Swings (From 2023-2025): Women (18-29): R+14 Men (18-29): R+44 Will Cain: “That’s pretty dramatic in a pretty short period of time.” https://t.co/lOQt81QqTz — RedWave Press (@RedWave_Press) Aug 1, 2025 from http://twitter.com/RedWave_Press via IFTTT

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@libsoftiktok She is racist. — The New Mexico Ranger (@NewMexicoRanger) Aug 1, 2025 from http://twitter.com/NewMexicoRanger via IFTTT

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@libsoftiktok So white politicians are supposed to be disqualified from representing a district? Sounds racist. — Kevin M. Nelson (@KevinMNelsonUSA) Aug 1, 2025 from http://twitter.com/KevinMNelsonUSA via IFTTT

@libsoftiktok The idea that representatives in Congress should reflect the population’s race 1:1 is incredibly dangerous. This is DEI in a nutshell: where skills don’t matter as much as skin color does. Extremely concerning. — The Conservative Alternative (@OldeWorldOrder) Aug 1, 2025 from http://twitter.com/OldeWorldOrder via IFTTT

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