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thucythucy

(9,103 posts)
56. I was at some of those demos.
Thu Aug 15, 2024, 11:14 PM
Aug 2024

I don't recall too many folks around me openly supporting Saddam Hussein or praising his regime. I also don't recall protesters back then carrying banners with Saddam's face. We recognized that his was a repressive, murderous dictatorship.

We also were clear that the "weapons of mass destruction" excuse was BS, that Iraq had nothing to do with 9-11, and that our government was wrong is launching that invasion.

So I would say there was a hell of a lot more than "one iota" of difference between the demonstrations I attended and the death cult cos-players featured in the posts above.

One can decry the actions of our government without expressing support for a violently antiSemitic, homophobic, misogynistic band of thugs and rapists.

You disagree?

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A lot of Pro Palestinian people support VP Harris. But, many don't mucifer Aug 2024 #1
This group has leaders like Nina Turner. They will not vote for us. Demsrule86 Aug 2024 #130
Thank you. Accurate and concise. (And I'm sick of them too.) Oopsie Daisy Aug 2024 #133
If you needed assistance from a store manager... Think. Again. Aug 2024 #2
They aren't asking for assistance. Happy Hoosier Aug 2024 #5
Thay are most certainly asking for assistance Think. Again. Aug 2024 #13
No... they are demanding it under threat of letting Trump win. Happy Hoosier Aug 2024 #19
Bingo. The negotiation tactics are essentially blackmail. Do X, Y and Z or we'll help Trump win. PeaceWave Aug 2024 #118
Right, even though Harris has given every indicator she's wanting to progress the situation uponit7771 Aug 2024 #145
That's NOT a progressive way to request help uponit7771 Aug 2024 #144
Good point in your last question. So why are wnylib Aug 2024 #6
Our kids are seeing dead and headless baby videos on their phones everyday womanofthehills Aug 2024 #12
The gunshots to the head are a very worrying thing. yardwork Aug 2024 #31
Yes. betsuni Aug 2024 #39
We have seen videos this week of Israeli military womanofthehills Aug 2024 #63
Your links don't say what you claim. yardwork Aug 2024 #64
Al Jazeera takes down video falsely alleging IDF rapes in Shifa Hospital Mosby Aug 2024 #91
That's from March questionseverything Aug 2024 #102
Israeli military gang raping Palestinians? Unless you post something akin to evidence, you're committing libel elias7 Aug 2024 #104
Take your blinders off. AloeVera Aug 2024 #111
The post you replied to is 100% accurate Beastly Boy Aug 2024 #114
Your first sentence is 100% without basis. AloeVera Aug 2024 #116
You are not joking, are you? Beastly Boy Aug 2024 #119
The deflection is yours. Nothing new. AloeVera Aug 2024 #125
An apparently necessary reminder of what you were talking about. Beastly Boy Aug 2024 #139
I don't believe half of that shit. Demsrule86 Aug 2024 #132
Ah yes, one should never believe AkFemDem Aug 2024 #146
Now the pile-on starts... AloeVera Aug 2024 #150
Correction. No further response. AloeVera Aug 2024 #157
See post #157. AloeVera Aug 2024 #158
There is a logical disconnect in your description of why they wnylib Aug 2024 #32
+1 betsuni Aug 2024 #40
Viewing that material is a choice BannonsLiver Aug 2024 #33
Then they should be working tirelessly to get her elected. edisdead Aug 2024 #42
I suggest you change the channel...those protesters are Democratic Party haters...Nina Turner is involved and Demsrule86 Aug 2024 #65
Lot of these people are out there though on October 8th Jk23 Aug 2024 #80
children died horribly in Isareal when Hamas died to. Hamas won't negotiate. They are at fault. Demsrule86 Aug 2024 #131
Perhaps they could raise funds for hungry kids here...and all that happens is the money is funneled to Demsrule86 Aug 2024 #135
That's a good question also... Think. Again. Aug 2024 #14
You think Vice President Harris is going to listen to pro-Hamas weirdos? lapucelle Aug 2024 #7
I can see you're determined to amplify division... Think. Again. Aug 2024 #16
The Public Record Amplifies Division The Magistrate Aug 2024 #18
Making this a topic of discussion with no other purpose... Think. Again. Aug 2024 #21
You Have A Very Republican Idea Of Unity, Sir The Magistrate Aug 2024 #22
um, yeah. In any case... Think. Again. Aug 2024 #23
I Look Forward To Your Calls For Unity Directed At Hamas Supporters Assailing Democratic Candidates The Magistrate Aug 2024 #26
Sorry to inform you I do not have any contact with... Think. Again. Aug 2024 #27
Post Twenty-Four The Magistrate Aug 2024 #30
I have never met a pro-Hamas individual. One cannot be anti-war or anti actions of Israel PufPuf23 Aug 2024 #48
Now That, That's Rich The Magistrate Aug 2024 #50
What are you talking about? Said had never met a person that was pro-Hamas. PufPuf23 Aug 2024 #55
I Do Apologize For Personalizing The Matter In Addressing You The Magistrate Aug 2024 #61
"...is something common to all wars, not something peculiar to this one." Hear! Hear! EX500rider Aug 2024 #71
Problem is that the Iraq War was based on lies and the Afghan War on poor strategy. nt PufPuf23 Aug 2024 #120
Yet both produced vastly more dead civilians without a peep about "genocide" EX500rider Aug 2024 #121
Well perhaps you could? Demsrule86 Aug 2024 #134
We absolutely need to amplify the division between the Democratic Party and the Pro-Hamas protestors. lapucelle Aug 2024 #35
As I'm sure you know, I was obviously referring to... Think. Again. Aug 2024 #36
Do not make assumptions about what I do and do not know, especially when it is something in your head. lapucelle Aug 2024 #37
right. Think. Again. Aug 2024 #38
What does that even mean? lapucelle Aug 2024 #41
I suggest you consider that both Cori Bush and Jamal Bowman lost their respective primaries. Demsrule86 Aug 2024 #66
Thank you for your input, but obviously, my post was about... Think. Again. Aug 2024 #67
I don't think there is enough of them...we would lose far more seats if we lost the Jewish vote. And I believe just like Demsrule86 Aug 2024 #136
Thanks for the reminder, Dems.. Cha Aug 2024 #74
Mine too. Demsrule86 Aug 2024 #137
Agree BannonsLiver Aug 2024 #34
what do you think those asshats protesting at Democratic events are doing???? RAB910 Aug 2024 #8
So you think it's right for us to join them in that? Think. Again. Aug 2024 #15
That's how they got Bibi elected in 1996. LeftInTX Aug 2024 #52
they're disrupting the store operations not going for help uponit7771 Aug 2024 #143
Here they are last night, holding pictures of Simwar while disrupting a Harris event in Harlem. lapucelle Aug 2024 #3
Shameful! RAB910 Aug 2024 #9
They Assist The Christo-Fascist Right Trump Represents The Magistrate Aug 2024 #4
Last night in NY, weirdos supporting a brutal, theocratic, authoritarian, right wing autocracy lapucelle Aug 2024 #10
There was a pro-netanyahu action in NY last night? Think. Again. Aug 2024 #17
There was a pro-Hamas march last night that targeted VP Harris and Gov Walz. lapucelle Aug 2024 #20
"Comedy Is Best Left To Professionals' The Magistrate Aug 2024 #24
Ha! Yes, you're right, but I was just going for snark anyway. Think. Again. Aug 2024 #25
Snark Is Far Trickier Than Comedy: If You Can't Manage That You'll Never Master Snark The Magistrate Aug 2024 #28
Luckily certain situations give me plenty of chance to practice! Think. Again. Aug 2024 #29
Weirdos bellowing "Intifada! Intifada! in Harlem outside of a Harris-Walz event lapucelle Aug 2024 #11
K&R betsuni Aug 2024 #43
Many Americans are upset at the carnage in Gaza and want it to stop Deminpenn Aug 2024 #44
Helping get the GOP elected will make things worse RAB910 Aug 2024 #45
I Don't Remember Demonstrators Bearing Banners Of Saddam Above Their Ranks The Magistrate Aug 2024 #46
Hello Magistrate. thucythucy Aug 2024 #58
The point is, many Americans are shocked and appalled at Deminpenn Aug 2024 #68
A Fair Proportion Are, Or Are Indistinguishable In Their Intent And Actions From Supporters Of Hamas The Magistrate Aug 2024 #72
I dunno. Awfully aidish and comforty to Putin, Chump and the Republicans though. TheKentuckian Aug 2024 #83
Perhaps you missed the two primaries where progressive who support the Palestinian protests both lost. Demsrule86 Aug 2024 #138
Why aren't they protesting at Trump events? Why aren't they protesting at GOP events? LeftInTX Aug 2024 #53
I was at some of those demos. thucythucy Aug 2024 #56
Correct. We were not called Saddam-lovers. AloeVera Aug 2024 #57
Actually, I recall lots of insults hurled my way as an anti-Iraq war demonstrator and activist. thucythucy Aug 2024 #59
All true. AloeVera Aug 2024 #60
The Radicals Were There From the Start, Sir The Magistrate Aug 2024 #62
I suppose the 6,000 bombs dropped in the first week, starting Oct. 7, had nothing to do with it. AloeVera Aug 2024 #164
Bullshit. You've been shown videos and news articles of pro-Hamas celebrations beginning Oct 8. yardwork Aug 2024 #127
Thank you. n/t OneGrassRoot Aug 2024 #110
"Correct. We were not called Saddam-lovers." But you probably didn't carry Saddam signs or wear Ba'athists colors? EX500rider Aug 2024 #93
A bit of both I'm guessing. AloeVera Aug 2024 #113
In a protest where Hamas flags are waved, militant slogans are chanted and Beastly Boy Aug 2024 #115
You may recall the large protests across the world over many months, across many cities and yes in the millions. AloeVera Aug 2024 #117
Did you already forget what you replied to? Beastly Boy Aug 2024 #122
Try to be less mean, ok? NT AloeVera Aug 2024 #124
OK, I will try. As soon as you try to pay more attention to the facts than Beastly Boy Aug 2024 #141
Deal. AloeVera Aug 2024 #148
But I can still play games with you like you did with me, right? Beastly Boy Aug 2024 #149
No. Why can't we have an honest conversation? AloeVera Aug 2024 #152
This remnds me of a Confucius tale. Beastly Boy Aug 2024 #155
You just can't help it. AloeVera Aug 2024 #156
When terrorists banners and slogans are used at the rallies I have not seen any objections EX500rider Aug 2024 #123
Bull. TheKentuckian Aug 2024 #82
"It is not one iota different than protests here in the US" EX500rider Aug 2024 #92
Nonsense. I remember post 9/11 and the invasion of Iraq very well. yardwork Aug 2024 #126
Then why not press Hamas Mossfern Aug 2024 #163
It's logical to presume that people intend the predictable outcomes of their actions. TomSlick Aug 2024 #47
Follow the money Hekate Aug 2024 #49
Here... Behind the Aegis Aug 2024 #70
Exactly this!! They are not even remotely on my radar. FlyingPiggy Aug 2024 #51
I'm so old. I have seen this ratfuckery played out since Nixon. Think Roger Stone, he's still getting idiots OAITW r.2.0 Aug 2024 #54
Let the bigots tear themselves apart. Behind the Aegis Aug 2024 #69
Activists will target people they see as movable onandup Aug 2024 #73
They are attacking and dragging down RAB910 Aug 2024 #75
What efforts have they made to "move Harris to the left" thucythucy Aug 2024 #77
Move Left? The Magistrate Aug 2024 #78
23% of Democrats and 76% of Republicans approve of military action Israel has taken in Gaza onandup Aug 2024 #81
Wrong Question The Magistrate Aug 2024 #85
If you recognize its necessity then you approve onandup Aug 2024 #90
The Right Measure By What Standard, Sir? The Magistrate Aug 2024 #96
How about less red herrings and condescending remarks onandup Aug 2024 #97
But It Is Inevitable The Magistrate Aug 2024 #98
A Palestinain state, or a single state onandup Aug 2024 #108
You Seemed To Think It A Red Herring Before The Magistrate Aug 2024 #112
Nah, we've seen powers in the region up the threats onandup Aug 2024 #153
I don't knowabout your statement Mossfern Aug 2024 #159
68% of Israeli Jews say Israel should not allow humanitarian aid to Gaza onandup Aug 2024 #161
Apparently Mossfern Aug 2024 #162
Because it is a red herring canuckledragger Aug 2024 #165
But It Is Inevitable canuckledragger Aug 2024 #167
"The level of death and destruction shouldn't be seen as an inevitable" EX500rider Aug 2024 #103
Only one side gets their arms embargoed. marybourg Aug 2024 #105
Israel has a massive arms advantage onandup Aug 2024 #106
Over Iran? marybourg Aug 2024 #107
Over the Palestinians is what I meant onandup Aug 2024 #109
No, that's not what activists do. betsuni Aug 2024 #79
Khomeini, Putin, Chump, Sinwar, and the Republicans are not left. TheKentuckian Aug 2024 #84
Unrest and protests can cost the incumbent party the election ecstatic Aug 2024 #88
"They are pressuring Harris to move left." And do you think carrying Yahya Sinwar signs and shouting about Intifada... EX500rider Aug 2024 #94
Of Course It Won't, And It's Not Intended To The Magistrate Aug 2024 #99
Then why is the Harris team talking to them? onandup Aug 2024 #154
We can dispense with the idiotic pretense canuckledragger Aug 2024 #166
This is tearing down help not helping help help them uponit7771 Aug 2024 #147
Just my hunch... kentuck Aug 2024 #76
Who is outside and who is inside and why is it so hard to tell the difference? TheKentuckian Aug 2024 #89
Super weird. And when people act that weird ecstatic Aug 2024 #86
A note to pro-Palestinian protesters kansasobama Aug 2024 #87
They're misguided supporting a highly patriarchal anti-gay society because "Jews." joshcryer Aug 2024 #95
I wish I could articulate why this topic agitates the living fuck out of me... OneGrassRoot Aug 2024 #100
That's a head scratcher demosincebirth Aug 2024 #101
Everyone expects change to come from the Democratic Party MaryMagdaline Aug 2024 #128
Unless we have a landslide this year, we can only do so much...they want stuff done then vote for us. Demsrule86 Aug 2024 #140
Yep MaryMagdaline Aug 2024 #151
Trump's republicans support Hamas in one aspect... killing more Jews. keithbvadu2 Aug 2024 #129
They're not pro anything- AkFemDem Aug 2024 #142
While it's pretty likely there's Republican & Hamas help behind this, don't discount simple self-righteous stupidity RidinWithHarris Aug 2024 #160
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