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Mnpaul

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158. George saw the video of the first plane hitting on 9/11
Wed Sep 12, 2012, 09:39 AM
Sep 2012

but it wasn't available until the next day. It wasn't a mistake. He continued to tell that story for another six months.

kick Angry Dragon Sep 2012 #1
why, yes, barbtries Sep 2012 #2
I still put the primary blame on the degenerate individuals who flew those planes slackmaster Sep 2012 #3
.......... Angry Dragon Sep 2012 #23
Sorta like us an our 'bunker busters' annihilating entire cities of innocents overseas, yes? Myrina Sep 2012 #40
That was more than 60 years ago, so it doesn't count. Please try to stay focused. slackmaster Sep 2012 #46
yeah heaven05 Sep 2012 #50
Supporting the terrorists, blaming the innocent victims slackmaster Sep 2012 #53
oh please heaven05 Sep 2012 #56
This message was self-deleted by its author HangOnKids Sep 2012 #90
They also had inside help: Max Keiser: Katashi_itto Sep 2012 #97
Reminds me of this: PavePusher Sep 2012 #149
The first Gulf War was more than 60 years ago. Blanks Sep 2012 #77
What is the precise and relevant cut-off date? On what objective measure is that date based? LanternWaste Sep 2012 #80
It doesn't matter slackmaster Sep 2012 #95
It may have been morally wrong, but there was plenty of justification. RC Sep 2012 #104
I can't believe this shit is being posted on DU slackmaster Sep 2012 #111
How can we deal with the problems, if we deny there is any? RC Sep 2012 #139
Oh, please. You're absolving US foreign policy when it most certainly contributed to the hatred of tpsbmam Sep 2012 #163
I'm agreeing with you. RC Sep 2012 #165
Tell us..... pocoloco Sep 2012 #141
You can't possibly be serious, so I'll just leave it at that slackmaster Sep 2012 #162
Or the slaughter of over one million innocent Iraqis who had nothing to do with 9/11. sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #101
Yeah, that's the kind of thing that happens when you kick a hornet's nest slackmaster Sep 2012 #112
Lol, you forgot your sarcasm tag I think. sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #117
This has gone completely down the rabbit hole into tinfoil hat conspiracy land slackmaster Sep 2012 #119
Yeah, it's a good thing we stopped using those 60 years ago. progressoid Sep 2012 #124
I agree treestar Sep 2012 #45
I can't either. I felt the same way when I watched Bush's WMDs falling on sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #154
Even if we don't support the war in Iraq, at least it was a war treestar Sep 2012 #160
It was not a war, it was a brutal, barbaric invasion and that is how history will record it. sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #164
I agree with you, to hell with them, but you don't think that any part of the US foreign truebrit71 Sep 2012 #59
I think it really started with the way the UK partitioned what we now call Iraq in 1920 slackmaster Sep 2012 #94
"Justify?" No. Scootaloo Sep 2012 #78
"Primary blame?" truebluegreen Sep 2012 #86
Most blame, first cause, final cause slackmaster Sep 2012 #93
You're kidding correct? RC Sep 2012 #106
Fuck the fucking fuckity fuck NO I'm not kidding. slackmaster Sep 2012 #113
Post removed Post removed Sep 2012 #88
You're citing rense.com as a source? slackmaster Sep 2012 #96
There are several links, that was at the top AnotherDreamWeaver Sep 2012 #140
VeteransToday is an absolutely horrible forum LeftishBrit Sep 2012 #150
Do you want to believe Mnpaul Sep 2012 #157
yeah, salting their land with a WMD chknltl Sep 2012 #110
When did the US attack SAUDI FUCKING ARABIA with DU? slackmaster Sep 2012 #114
Please show me where i said anyone attacked Saudi Arabia with anything. chknltl Sep 2012 #116
The 9/11 attackers were Saudis. What did you mean by "salting their land with a WMD?" slackmaster Sep 2012 #118
Evasive at best nonanswer. chknltl Sep 2012 #138
Ask the Kurds! sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #145
This message was self-deleted by its author Q Sep 2012 #130
Well yes, they did the actual killing but you would have to say Rex Sep 2012 #146
I will always remember who was the President of the United States and how he did not keep us safe. jillan Sep 2012 #4
The NYT article today said that they had at least 80 separate warnings and did nothing.... rfranklin Sep 2012 #15
Also, the Genoa conference that Bush attended. KansDem Sep 2012 #44
Too little too late dogday Sep 2012 #63
And you had to include that photo without a warning jsmirman Sep 2012 #5
so you are avoiding all visual media today? Scout Sep 2012 #18
I sure as heck am not turning on my tv jsmirman Sep 2012 #21
Do you wear a blindfold once a year? aquart Sep 2012 #28
"Antiseptic" to you jsmirman Sep 2012 #31
A photo of... Sophiegirl Sep 2012 #71
Excellent. K&R nt TBF Sep 2012 #6
The words on your post, they should be remembered Autumn Sep 2012 #7
The shrub administration let it happen. They needed it to invade Iraq. HopeHoops Sep 2012 #8
Yup--Dubya's Trifecta. classof56 Sep 2012 #9
"Mission Accomplished" HopeHoops Sep 2012 #14
Thats speculation Hope. Not saying its impossible though because sure it could be that is cstanleytech Sep 2012 #17
Well, perhaps. But they needed a catalyst, planned on it all along, and knew it was coming. HopeHoops Sep 2012 #30
anything heaven05 Sep 2012 #57
Again thats all speculation though. cstanleytech Sep 2012 #65
Can't argue with the "assholes" part. And yes, it can only be speculation. HopeHoops Sep 2012 #70
Nope, the real thing that aided Bush in getting approval for the invasion cstanleytech Sep 2012 #75
Ignoring Romney's Iraq falsehood, Wash. Post called .... polly7 Sep 2012 #79
Polly I am talking about all the stonewalling he (Saddam) did not what their reports were. cstanleytech Sep 2012 #81
My point was .. polly7 Sep 2012 #84
Again it wasnt so much that they were allowed in as it was that Saddam made cstanleytech Sep 2012 #109
oh please heaven05 Sep 2012 #125
You said it nicer than I was thinking it. nt. polly7 Sep 2012 #129
Also from your article Mnpaul Sep 2012 #156
Saddam was naive. Chemisse Sep 2012 #123
Agree, I think he believed that Bush was bluffing and would backoff or atleast that he wouldnt be cstanleytech Sep 2012 #134
Thank you for this post azurnoir Sep 2012 #10
Clipped from the paper a week after 9/11 Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2012 #11
The easily offended jsmirman Sep 2012 #12
It amazes me how callous people are here today. HappyMe Sep 2012 #13
So it's callous Piazza Riforma Sep 2012 #35
yep heaven05 Sep 2012 #54
Damn, wished I could rec this post dogday Sep 2012 #64
I totally agree Carolina Sep 2012 #73
very good summation! ccinamon Sep 2012 #85
+10,000 or more! RC Sep 2012 #122
Excellent post - welcome to DU! TBF Sep 2012 #167
What are you referring to? I thought the OP was rather appropriate. HopeHoops Sep 2012 #16
That same point could easily have been made jsmirman Sep 2012 #19
You could've just asked him to remove the photo or include a warning. Iggo Sep 2012 #25
there was a warning Carolina Sep 2012 #74
Okay. I can see that point. I hadn't considered it from that perspective. HopeHoops Sep 2012 #32
Thank you jsmirman Sep 2012 #39
That's the best we can do - keep an open mind. HopeHoops Sep 2012 #42
Hear,hear. Stryder Sep 2012 #91
The picture behind the words is the point. RC Sep 2012 #128
It's the picture. For some it requires a warning. DevonRex Sep 2012 #20
Thank you jsmirman Sep 2012 #24
I wish I could wrap my arms around you. DevonRex Sep 2012 #27
Thank you jsmirman Sep 2012 #34
I was watching when the second plane hit. My first thought was... HopeHoops Sep 2012 #36
"Intercept"... and do what? n/t PavePusher Sep 2012 #47
Try and get it off course, bring it down in a less-populated area....Something.... truebrit71 Sep 2012 #61
Your ideas intrigue me and I would like to subscribe to your newsletter.... PavePusher Sep 2012 #148
SOP is to shoot it down if it doesn't respond to redirection instructions. HopeHoops Sep 2012 #69
Another thing I hate about this day's usual grief porn Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #37
Where in fuck's name do I suggest I'm the only person that lost someone jsmirman Sep 2012 #41
Really? Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #48
Wrong again. jsmirman Sep 2012 #52
You inferred that, he didn't imply it. LanternWaste Sep 2012 #82
Great OP. Alduin Sep 2012 #22
I have little but contempt for people who can't entertain cali Sep 2012 #26
could you retype the text but take the picture out? Whisp Sep 2012 #29
Thank you jsmirman Sep 2012 #33
Why? Webster Green Sep 2012 #38
why? just simply because some are asking. Whisp Sep 2012 #49
The images are everywhere today. Webster Green Sep 2012 #76
Remove it because some are asking to have it removed? RC Sep 2012 #133
Maybe it would be a big deal. Did you consider that? closeupready Sep 2012 #87
are you way off the mark or what. Whisp Sep 2012 #89
This message was self-deleted by its author closeupready Sep 2012 #107
Remember what George Bush actually said at his 1st presser after the attackes were over. Old and In the Way Sep 2012 #43
actually, George*, SUPPOSEDLY no one - except those on the ground - saw the first plane hit. Raster Sep 2012 #142
George saw the video of the first plane hitting on 9/11 Mnpaul Sep 2012 #158
For those offended by the use of a pic that is universally recognized relogic Sep 2012 #51
Great post! Jamastiene Sep 2012 #55
yep heaven05 Sep 2012 #60
Excellent post malaise Sep 2012 #62
Super Post dogday Sep 2012 #66
Accurate get the red out Sep 2012 #58
I don't necessarily agree with the points, but K&R closeupready Sep 2012 #67
And it's funny how offense/rioting over cartoons is poopoo'ed here but closeupready Sep 2012 #68
Oh I suspect they would still hate us even if we had had a hands off approach to the entire cstanleytech Sep 2012 #72
oh please heaven05 Sep 2012 #126
Sorry but I dont believe they would be all hugs and kisses like some seem to be wanting to cstanleytech Sep 2012 #131
Who instituted our laws that put people to death? You speak as if we were so civilized sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #153
No, its not ok that our government has done some of the things its done cstanleytech Sep 2012 #155
American Foreign Policy = Chickens Come Home to Roost Tom Ripley Sep 2012 #83
exactly heaven05 Sep 2012 #127
K&R n/t proReality Sep 2012 #92
The Bush administration will go down in history as the worst ever!!! SmittynMo Sep 2012 #98
Guess you have to.. Sophiegirl Sep 2012 #99
Welcome to DU Sophiegirl. Autumn Sep 2012 #100
I've been here over 10 years and I'm ignored more than I am interacted with. Lots of people patrice Sep 2012 #102
NAILED it! Now, let's all politely prevent real time people from forgetting, please. nt patrice Sep 2012 #103
Here's the image that I always remember about 9/11/01 tularetom Sep 2012 #105
In Texas we call this posture, "Playing Possum". DhhD Sep 2012 #120
According to the NY times article today, 80 different dogday Sep 2012 #135
Bin Ladens 1996 Fatwa fingrinn Sep 2012 #108
K and R ClayZ Sep 2012 #115
Yeah but the people who flew the planes into the WTC were mostly Saudi's. npk Sep 2012 #121
Of course the blame... Q Sep 2012 #132
I agree the 9/11 commission was obstructed from the word go. npk Sep 2012 #136
Another 9/11 truth. RC Sep 2012 #137
dick cheney* knew more about 9/11 than did Saddam Hussein Raster Sep 2012 #144
15 of the 19 hijackers were Saudi nationals Raster Sep 2012 #143
The Saudis did not love us or the fact that the BFEE Rex Sep 2012 #147
all around the world innocent people die every day. tomp Sep 2012 #151
Everything's Going According To Plan. blkmusclmachine Sep 2012 #152
How can I not? LWolf Sep 2012 #159
Sounds like victim blaming 4th law of robotics Sep 2012 #161
About the same the hundred thousand Iraqi civilians did to those people in the towers. Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2012 #166
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