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[โ€“] Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 14 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Remember, this was supposed to be the easy part of his plan. If he conquers and stays, he will face a determined insurgency. If he installs a puppet and leaves, they will be quickly deposed. If he thinks to keep only part, he will have to keep fighting for it.

An insurgency that's had years to store weapons and make plans instead of 3 days.