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hueymahl

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4. I wouldn't exactly call it a victory

Reply to Edwcraig (Original post)

Sun Apr 21, 2024, 10:52 AM

Apr 21

At least not one to be proud of. This vote is going to result in the death and injury of tens of thousands of people. So before we start thumping our chests and putting our fist in the air, let’s remember that there are no winners in war. There are only those that escaped it.

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Bipartisan Ukrainian Aid Vote My .... [View all] Edwcraig Apr 21 OP

They need to give those few semi-honest repugs some credit to keep their courage from dissipating. Wonder Why Apr 21 #1

I'm annoyed Karma13612 Apr 21 #2

47% of Rs voted Yay. It was bipartisan. Kaleva Apr 21 #3

I wouldn't exactly call it a victory hueymahl Apr 21 #4

If Ukraine loses, there will be worse than death. Trueblue Texan Apr 21 #5

I disagree with funding for both Israel and Ukraine hueymahl Apr 21 #6

I'm curious. What do you consider a peaceful solution for Ukraine? yagotme Apr 21 #9

I second yagotme's question, and also RandomNumbers Apr 21 #10

Hate to give repubs credit also but.... frogstar0 Apr 21 #7

No, I'm not tired of hearing it. I'm glad to hear it. I love it that Republicans and Democrats are voting together and Martin68 Apr 21 #8

With all due respect the Republcans are and have always been insane Edwcraig Apr 21 #11