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353. For the record I did not state in my comment that civilians were being targeted,

Tue Jan 22, 2013, 01:24 PM

Jan 2013

only that the current policy of using drones is killing civilians. I don't believe that civilians are intentionally targeted but to say or believe that civilians are not being killed by these strikes is a head in the sand, fingers in the ears tactic that does not change anything.

It is a FACT that innocent civilians are being killed and I believe it is making things worse not better.

The definition of a "suspect" has been redefined to include any male of certain age who happens to be around when a strike takes place.
I don't like this policy and will oppose it regardless of who is calling the shots. I think it is bad POLICY and only makes the problem that it is intend to solve worse. I understand others don't see it the same way I do but my question still stands:
Will you give the same level of support for this POLICY to the next republican president, whenever that happens to be?

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While the President dances, innocents mourn their dead, dead at the President's hand. [View all] MadHound Jan 2013 OP

If the world hates us because President Obama is a fine dancer..... Swamp Lover Jan 2013 #1

No, the world hates us because the president continues to kill innocents abroad, MadHound Jan 2013 #3

"if my loved ones were dying while the President danced, I'd be looking for revenge myself." uppityperson Jan 2013 #5

Me too krawhitham Jan 2013 #72

Posting here just to get this pic near the top of the thread... SidDithers Jan 2013 #103

I will second that. Voice for Peace Jan 2013 #143

Stop killing innocents zipplewrath Jan 2013 #334

Most of the time we're there at a government's request. randome Jan 2013 #336

When they start firing warheads from drones zipplewrath Jan 2013 #359

Now you're drifting into tinfoil hat territory. randome Jan 2013 #363

Not the only way zipplewrath Jan 2013 #376

For the most part, I think I'll leave military decisions to the experts. randome Jan 2013 #382

They got to Ossama zipplewrath Jan 2013 #389

In other words, you think the American government is killing people it could arrest because... randome Jan 2013 #409

Because it's easy zipplewrath Jan 2013 #410

I know the answer is to stop, but my question is why is it still happening Voice for Peace Jan 2013 #365

Because Obama chooses to zipplewrath Jan 2013 #377

I'm really trying to understand this, and not make excuses Voice for Peace Jan 2013 #380

The bubble zipplewrath Jan 2013 #388

He is reading 'top secret' PDBs on a daily basis that he doesn't 'produce' himself Amonester Jan 2013 #400

Bush II zipplewrath Jan 2013 #408

Gorgeous pic, Sid. Thanks for posting the dancing photo. nt DevonRex Jan 2013 #189

226 Replies, only 16 recs. I guess that says it all. louis c Jan 2013 #226

That's the kicker though, MadHound Jan 2013 #233

With boots on the ground, both American lives and innocent Yemenis will be killed. randome Jan 2013 #240

How about doing neither, MadHound Jan 2013 #241

Drone strikes are pretty much considered 'surgical strikes'. randome Jan 2013 #250

Umm, don't you get it? MadHound Jan 2013 #251

Google it. Al-Qaeda is in Yemen, too. randome Jan 2013 #254

I guess you haven't seen the status of forces agreement that Obama and Kharzi recently signed, MadHound Jan 2013 #264

Here is some of what Al-Qaeda is up to in Yemen. randome Jan 2013 #256

Such actions are, unfortuneately, far too common around the world, MadHound Jan 2013 #267

Not at all. America is neither perfect nor consistent. randome Jan 2013 #305

Lovely shot, Sid. Thanks for posting it! greatauntoftriplets Jan 2013 #249

Post removed Post removed Jan 2013 #386

The world doesn't really hate us. At least not most of it. JaneyVee Jan 2013 #7

Large parts of it do, MadHound Jan 2013 #10

I'm sure the ones who don't.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jan 2013 #32

a lot of the world does love this president. Still he's just one man. I think he is doing his best. Voice for Peace Jan 2013 #146

Nah. That part of the world has always hated us and will always hate us. Honeycombe8 Jan 2013 #184

Parts of the world have hated the US a lot longer than President Obama's administration lunatica Jan 2013 #221

75% in Pakistan and Yemen. I think the opinions of people that we are terrorizing Luminous Animal Jan 2013 #21

OP didn't say Pakistan and Yemen, he said "the world" and he is not right. nt stevenleser Jan 2013 #28

Nope, he said "around the world". And he is right. Luminous Animal Jan 2013 #37

No, he is not right. Do I need to start posting links to stats? nt stevenleser Jan 2013 #40

Around the world does not mean the entire world. And that is that. Luminous Animal Jan 2013 #59

He did not say around the world, he said "The World Hates Us" Why would you blatantly say something stevenleser Jan 2013 #63

Ah, I was referencing the OP (I missed #3). Luminous Animal Jan 2013 #77

Yes, "there are people in countries around the world that hate us". JaneyVee Jan 2013 #70

The people who we terrorize on a regular basis hate us. MLK on Vietnam Luminous Animal Jan 2013 #80

Look at post #3 leftynyc Jan 2013 #243

Get rid of all your guns, then we'll talk. Or register them if that becomes law. DevonRex Jan 2013 #124

Have I killed anybody with my guns? No. MadHound Jan 2013 #128

Dude, I don't know you from Adam. DevonRex Jan 2013 #135

Funny thing about that post, MadHound Jan 2013 #137

hahaha. DevonRex Jan 2013 #140

Ahhh, the final piece of the puzzle. Thank You DevonRex!!!!! Tarheel_Dem Jan 2013 #403

You're quite welcome! DevonRex Jan 2013 #404

It does indeed. Tarheel_Dem Jan 2013 #406

I just love.... ShadesOfBlue Jan 2013 #176

Here, don't believe me, then perhaps you will believe the UN MadHound Jan 2013 #181

"our drone strikes are killing hundreds and thousands of innocents"? Turborama Jan 2013 #194

Here, MadHound Jan 2013 #210

Nothing like hundreds of thousands, or even 10s of thousands Turborama Jan 2013 #216

Please go back and reread my post for comprehension this time instead of the quick snark, MadHound Jan 2013 #219

My mistake. However, it's either hundreds or thousands Turborama Jan 2013 #223

Well, if you want to get into an argument about semantics, MadHound Jan 2013 #229

"hundreds and thousands" doesn't mean anything arely staircase Jan 2013 #230

The world does not hate us leftynyc Jan 2013 #242

Well, large parts of it do, MadHound Jan 2013 #245

No - they don't leftynyc Jan 2013 #252

No, not just one part, MadHound Jan 2013 #261

Before I click on an unfamiliar site leftynyc Jan 2013 #280

MAD PROPS! on the timing of this OP... snooper2 Jan 2013 #317

I don't get it. randome Jan 2013 #333

you mean the name of the band? snooper2 Jan 2013 #345

Sorry, I can't watch videos at work. I was just going by the caption. randome Jan 2013 #348

I wasn't aware he killed anybody, either shenmue Jan 2013 #16

Well, now you are, it's all there in black and white. MadHound Jan 2013 #62

168 Pakistani children dead from US drone strikes, and counting: Fire Walk With Me Jan 2013 #68

How dare he dance at the inaugural ball!1! JNelson6563 Jan 2013 #2

Funny, not only does Obama dance at the inaugural ball like Bush did, MadHound Jan 2013 #6

People are blind to what their team does. R. Daneel Olivaw Jan 2013 #106

Oh look! More bullshit! JNelson6563 Jan 2013 #228

16 members have rec'd it after currently 3,491 views Turborama Jan 2013 #234

Well gee, "harping" on an issue is the only way that we the people can change policy, MadHound Jan 2013 #235

Unrec. n/t BumRushDaShow Jan 2013 #4

+1 krawhitham Jan 2013 #73

And on cue.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jan 2013 #8

It's not nice to steal others people bandwidth. RC Jan 2013 #36

Can't we be allowed to have Just. One. Day. Hekate Jan 2013 #9

Apparently not ellisonz Jan 2013 #11

Death never rests apparently, MadHound Jan 2013 #12

Do you really think quoting leftynyc Jan 2013 #246

Perhaps Obama could have waited one freaking day before killing more innocents, MadHound Jan 2013 #248

Or I could just put you on ignore leftynyc Jan 2013 #253

You may do so if you wish, MadHound Jan 2013 #262

Tis what I do leftynyc Jan 2013 #282

Hey! It's the "I have tons of guns!" guy. easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #260

+1 obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #15

MadHound always intends to disrupt and hurt his fellow DUers. thats his game. DevonRex Jan 2013 #20

Odd, MadHound's posts don't bother me any more than they did when Dubya was resident Fumesucker Jan 2013 #42

Consistency is now a sign of lunacy. Luminous Animal Jan 2013 #61

I think they only bother those that live in very carefully crafted denial bubbles. nm rhett o rick Jan 2013 #65

"disrupt and hurt his fellow DUers." R. Daneel Olivaw Jan 2013 #88

I'd have to agree with that. it's psychological warfare. No solutions, either. freshwest Jan 2013 #113

Yeah. Gunowner, too, who said he'd break the law and refuse to register his weapons DevonRex Jan 2013 #127

Libertarian 2A disruption, Devon. Only here because of the Meta thread. freshwest Jan 2013 #132

Thank you. DevonRex Jan 2013 #138

+1 n/t whathehell Jan 2013 #337

Nah shenmue Jan 2013 #22

Is that a quote from a Pakistani villager? Luminous Animal Jan 2013 #25

One day without innocents dying at our hands? aandegoons Jan 2013 #199

Epic Douchebaggery Fail jpak Jan 2013 #13

+1. Double thumbs down Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #27

+2 I dislike the word "douchbaggery" but hell, when it's apt, it's apt Number23 Jan 2013 #64

Please see my post in this thread regarding 168 Pakistani children killed by US drones. Fire Walk With Me Jan 2013 #78

yup condoleeza Jan 2013 #130

Douchebaggery indeed! backscatter712 Jan 2013 #395

He shouldn't have danced. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #14

No, he should stop killing innocents abroad, MadHound Jan 2013 #23

He wasn't killing anybody. He was dancing. I saw him. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #24

It is by his order that those drones fly, MadHound Jan 2013 #30

Oh, that must have been what he was doing The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #34

There's an app for glib? R. Daneel Olivaw Jan 2013 #92

Yes, of course. It's even better than Yelp. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #94

Perhaps you are an expert at it? R. Daneel Olivaw Jan 2013 #102

Not at all, that's why it's so great that there's an app. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #104

Dang, you're good. BlueCaliDem Jan 2013 #110

Maybe he should stop the murder of children. aandegoons Jan 2013 #200

You're right, of course. RedCappedBandit Jan 2013 #17

The drone strikes would probably end if the terrorist gave themselves up but i dont see it happening Thinkingabout Jan 2013 #18

That is one of the more inane comparisons I've seen in a long time. MadHound Jan 2013 #26

And you are saying 26 people, American citizens, 20 6 to 7 years old is not something. Thinkingabout Jan 2013 #54

You are trying to falsely conflate two issues, gun violence and drone attacks, MadHound Jan 2013 #75

Terrorist is terrorist and it does not matter where this occurs. Thinkingabout Jan 2013 #285

If a "terrorist is a terrorist" . . . markpkessinger Jan 2013 #384

Can't reason with a troll, you just continue to argue with yourself, have fun Thinkingabout Jan 2013 #390

Excuse me, but I am no troll... markpkessinger Jan 2013 #391

I hate to inform you of this, but in the eyes of some around here you are a troll, MadHound Jan 2013 #392

So I've noticed n/t markpkessinger Jan 2013 #393

I have not denied Obama's policies so again you are wrong. I was pointing out American citizens are Thinkingabout Jan 2013 #399

MadHound, I couldn't agree with you more... choie Jan 2013 #111

If the terrorist gave themselves up. R. Daneel Olivaw Jan 2013 #101

It can't happne because we make up who is a terrorist. aandegoons Jan 2013 #201

... SidDithers Jan 2013 #19

Is this a post about ProSense Jan 2013 #29

+1 Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #33

No, it's a post about innocents dying at the orders of the president, MadHound Jan 2013 #35

What is truly sad is your suggestions that President Obama ORDERED the murder of innocents. elleng Jan 2013 #43

He is the CinC, he does have his own personal kill list, he does give the orders, MadHound Jan 2013 #82

Yes, and his 'kill list' does not include innocents. elleng Jan 2013 #89

And the military is sloppy while the higher-ups ignore it. R. Daneel Olivaw Jan 2013 #115

Well that is a direct and known consequence of the drone wars. Warren Stupidity Jan 2013 #224

'Casualties' is not murder. elleng Jan 2013 #374

Yeah the those poor dead members of Al Qaeda. SpartanDem Jan 2013 #67

Please see my post in this thread regarding 168 dead Pakistani children due to US drones. Fire Walk With Me Jan 2013 #74

when you start thread about death of innocents it shouldn't link to this story SpartanDem Jan 2013 #91

Your mother was a hamster, and your father smells of elderberries! Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #31

No, but when it is a president with an R behind his name, then you'll give a damn, MadHound Jan 2013 #38

Read post #39 and come back tomorrow. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #44

Ah, so when the questions get tough, you want me to just go away, MadHound Jan 2013 #49

Your question isn't tough. I simply am not in the mood. Didn't I already say that? Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #97

I supported Bush killing terrorists too creeksneakers2 Jan 2013 #120

"Now go away, or I shall taunt you a second time." The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #39

I kind of feel sorry for you. n/t countingbluecars Jan 2013 #41

I'd rather you felt sorry, or just gave a simple damn, for the innocents that have been killed MadHound Jan 2013 #45

Can't you take one day off countingbluecars Jan 2013 #50

The OP hates the President ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jan 2013 #55

Hates the president but easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #266

Apparently not Hekate Jan 2013 #136

It is good to reflect on this MLK anti-war speech in which he empathized with innocents Luminous Animal Jan 2013 #46

You're right. Bring the drones home and send in more troops. jillan Jan 2013 #47

How about we conduct a foreign policy that isn't based on killing first? MadHound Jan 2013 #53

There is one, but ProSense Jan 2013 #57

Actions speak louder than words MadHound Jan 2013 #85

Action ProSense Jan 2013 #90

Ok, how exactly do plan to have that go back in time and have us not return the Shah to power? jeff47 Jan 2013 #156

Huh? MadHound Jan 2013 #164

It's our original fuck-up in the middle east jeff47 Jan 2013 #269

He could be like the French ProSense Jan 2013 #66

unrec rollin74 Jan 2013 #48

Would you have prefered the alternative?? darkangel218 Jan 2013 #51

FWIW, MadHound advocated for letting Republicans win emulatorloo Jan 2013 #69

Not to mention the election eve.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jan 2013 #81

Thanks for remembering that, I blocked it out emulatorloo Jan 2013 #100

So that's it Hekate Jan 2013 #141

Sticks and drones may bomb my home think Jan 2013 #52

MadHound - OET called, they want their meme back. stevenleser Jan 2013 #56

I don't even think the Elmers are claiming this foolishness Number23 Jan 2013 #84

Help me. Please...??? littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #157

Old Elm Tree - a website mainly of ex-DUers muriel_volestrangler Jan 2013 #214

Right.... Bobbie Jo Jan 2013 #321

Yeah they sound real innocent SpartanDem Jan 2013 #58

So tell your friends to stop supporting the NRA's BUSHMASTER markets abroad & putting guns in the patrice Jan 2013 #60

Ummmmmmm Jarhead1775 Jan 2013 #71

Politics makes strange bedfellows. S.2205 was actively promoted by Rand Paul, before he lost his patrice Jan 2013 #86

Yeah dude... Jarhead1775 Jan 2013 #98

What is your concept of how trouble starts and is sustained in the world's trouble spots? nt patrice Jan 2013 #112

() Jarhead1775 Jan 2013 #119

yeah, I tried to sketch that below, apparently it was too complex for someone. nt patrice Jan 2013 #150

#144 below patrice Jan 2013 #154

That was one of the most bizarre, twisted, weird posts I've seen out of you in a long time, MadHound Jan 2013 #95

So PO is just using drones for whatever, without input from the relevant government in the patrice Jan 2013 #108

Let's see here, MadHound Jan 2013 #123

But we really like the ex Yemen president think Jan 2013 #131

They say they oppose them because that's the politically expedient thing to say & the people know patrice Jan 2013 #148

Tell me why a bunch of dictators & kings in foreign countries are always honest & Evil Obama always patrice Jan 2013 #152

.... stklurker Jan 2013 #76

AUTOMATED MESSAGE: Results of your Jury Service Glaug-Eldare Jan 2013 #79

I had similar thoughts, but I thought my fellow DUers deserved a day to celebrate ZombieHorde Jan 2013 #83

You were similarly respectful and very kind DevonRex Jan 2013 #114

Thanks. ZombieHorde Jan 2013 #121

+1 Union Scribe Jan 2013 #116

Yeah, all of DU being upset today is not going to change anything. nt ZombieHorde Jan 2013 #122

Well, I feel horrified.... Moonwalk Jan 2013 #87

+1000000 ellisonz Jan 2013 #96

Dance on, indeed! MirrorAshes Jan 2013 #109

Sure buddy, he deliberately targets only innocents. denbot Jan 2013 #93

I'd like very much to see your thoughts on assault weapons control, MadHound, especially in foreign patrice Jan 2013 #99

What does that have to do with drone strikes? MadHound Jan 2013 #107

If there were a group of people who had more or less valid justice issues and they were a minority patrice Jan 2013 #144

Nice lot of words there, a shame that they make hardly a lick of sense. MadHound Jan 2013 #147

I'm sorry your short term memory parsing is so limited. Perhaps you should do something about that. patrice Jan 2013 #149

It isn't my short term memory that is the problem, MadHound Jan 2013 #153

Quote whatever part confuses you & I will fix it. nt patrice Jan 2013 #159

The entirety of post 144 MadHound Jan 2013 #166

Nevermind. I'm tired. Forget it. Or do it yourself. nt patrice Jan 2013 #172

Your predeliction for insult is a dead give away for bias. Tell me why dictators always tell the patrice Jan 2013 #155

I'm not trying to insult you, MadHound Jan 2013 #162

MADHound, tell me why dictators always tell the truth & EVIL Obama always lies & likes murder. nt patrice Jan 2013 #163

paTRICE, tell me what that question has to do with the price of tea in China, MadHound Jan 2013 #171

You listed all of these governments who supposedly oppose the drone strikes & You ignored my comment patrice Jan 2013 #183

Umm, the UN isn't an evil dictatorship, MadHound Jan 2013 #185

Not according to your Libertarian & LiberTea anti-drone friends, to them, the UN is corrupt ... patrice Jan 2013 #188

Well, I guess you would know more about that than I would. MadHound Jan 2013 #207

AGAIN tell me why the dictators always tell all of the truth & Evil Obama always tells complete lies patrice Jan 2013 #193

AGAIN, you are the one making this claim, not I. MadHound Jan 2013 #208

I hear FDR was drinkin' when we firebombed Dresden... Drunken Irishman Jan 2013 #105

And he was eating truffles and drinking champagne on the evening of his third inaugural Ikonoklast Jan 2013 #244

THAT MONSTER! Drunken Irishman Jan 2013 #378

"Dead at the President's hand" MirrorAshes Jan 2013 #117

Who orders those drones into the air? Who orders the strikes to be made? MadHound Jan 2013 #126

No, they aren't. MirrorAshes Jan 2013 #129

Oh my stars and garters, I didn't use language that pleased you, my timing wasn't impeccable, MadHound Jan 2013 #134

What seems to have escaped you MirrorAshes Jan 2013 #145

Well, if that is how you define a troll, one who uses "shocking" language, MadHound Jan 2013 #151

Hah. MirrorAshes Jan 2013 #161

Umm, isn't that the very nature of these sort of chatboards? MadHound Jan 2013 #169

Indeed I do. MirrorAshes Jan 2013 #177

You know, you would have much more credence with me MadHound Jan 2013 #182

I'm not looking for anything from you. MirrorAshes Jan 2013 #186

It is true that people who are looking for actual solutions, not just an internet following, will patrice Jan 2013 #191

Exactly. n/t MirrorAshes Jan 2013 #196

LOL! MadHound Jan 2013 #205

If it walks like a troll, easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #279

What does killing children with a drone make someone? aandegoons Jan 2013 #203

I really don't like getting posts hidden treestar Jan 2013 #118

What? You are advocating freedom of speech?? panzerfaust Jan 2013 #411

Doubt he makes that claim treestar Jan 2013 #412

Rev. King would applaud you, MadHound DerekG Jan 2013 #125

Did MLK ProSense Jan 2013 #158

+1 redgreenandblue Jan 2013 #190

We prefer the safe sanitized version of King G_j Jan 2013 #289

Oh ffs. Give it a rest. n/t Lil Missy Jan 2013 #133

Optimists are rarely surprised by trouble. littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #139

Thank you for your kind words, MadHound Jan 2013 #142

Unless your alternative includes a flux capacitor jeff47 Jan 2013 #160

Drone strikes are going to blowback on us badly, MadHound Jan 2013 #167

So you posted this shit OP because you're worried about "blowback"? ProSense Jan 2013 #173

Yes, I am MadHound Jan 2013 #178

By "enemies," do you mean "innocents"? ProSense Jan 2013 #180

So, is that what this is all about? You're scared of the "blowback"? Turborama Jan 2013 #265

Huh? MadHound Jan 2013 #271

You're scared they're coming to wreak revenge. Have you got lots of guns? Turborama Jan 2013 #286

And they're still the least-bad option jeff47 Jan 2013 #263

And drone strikes are continuing to drive thousands into the hands of al Qaeda, MadHound Jan 2013 #270

Again, it's the least-bad of bad options. jeff47 Jan 2013 #277

Yep. Definitely Stage 6 ODS. kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #165

Well I suppose the dead children will thank you for your snark. aandegoons Jan 2013 #202

Thank you for your concern. Where were you when Bush was doing far worse?? kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #375

While the President dances...Vietnam ProSense Jan 2013 #168

Remind them that Obama did not START these unpaid for wars. I hope we can get out asap. judesedit Jan 2013 #170

While the GOP is happy to let millions starve to death at home & many are purchasing AK47's in hope judesedit Jan 2013 #174

Yeah...just like Obama didnt sign NDAA or renew the Patriot Act or continue policy of torture davidn3600 Jan 2013 #175

Before flinging poop ProSense Jan 2013 #179

I'm curious about what you think about the fact that that NDAA 2011, like most NDAAs, was veto-proof patrice Jan 2013 #187

You don't sign it, and take your case to the bully pulpit, MadHound Jan 2013 #206

I wonder how many people would have been killed had the President used more conventional..... OldDem2012 Jan 2013 #192

Have you ever given much thought to how fewer al Qaeda operative would be in this world, MadHound Jan 2013 #209

Please tell me what you would use to achieve "a more surgical, precise method".... OldDem2012 Jan 2013 #257

Really?!?!? xxxsdesdexxx Jan 2013 #195

Sometimes the truth hurts, MadHound Jan 2013 #211

You folks remind me why I hate politics LittleBlue Jan 2013 #197

And your post reminds me of hate. ProSense Jan 2013 #218

while innocents die in this country from our gun culture, YOU defend said culture over cali Jan 2013 #198

I'm not defending anybody's culture, MadHound Jan 2013 #212

The very best thing about Ralph Nader& Naderites&3rd partyites is-NEVER AGAIN will it happen graham4anything Jan 2013 #204

That is one of the most bizarre conflation of two distictly different topics I've seen in a while, MadHound Jan 2013 #213

no it's not...think about it.Without Bush, no 9-11, no patriot act(ratified by entire congress) graham4anything Jan 2013 #215

And what, exactly, does that have to do with drone strikes ordered by Obama? MadHound Jan 2013 #217

It's congress that authorized and ordered it.Without terrorists, no war on terror graham4anything Jan 2013 #220

Alrighty then, MadHound Jan 2013 #225

without President Obama, you would have 1000 times more deaths graham4anything Jan 2013 #238

you are becoming a parody of yourself arely staircase Jan 2013 #222

Why do you say that? MadHound Jan 2013 #227

it is like you are just going through the motions now arely staircase Jan 2013 #231

Sorry that you find my posting so repetitive, MadHound Jan 2013 #236

It has to get paid somehow ecstatic Jan 2013 #335

Damn I wish I could get paid for protesting imperial wars, drone strikes MadHound Jan 2013 #347

I'm against all wars, drone strikes, etc. too ecstatic Jan 2013 #350

Sorry, but around here, as in real life, there is no right time or place to discuss these things, MadHound Jan 2013 #352

You forgot to include these in you OP. JoePhilly Jan 2013 #232

Joe, Joe, we can always count on you for the insubstantial post. MadHound Jan 2013 #237

Seemed an appropriate response given the OP's content. But I will add ... JoePhilly Jan 2013 #239

I love you!! :) Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2013 #247

Awe ... JoePhilly Jan 2013 #255

Here, this ProSense Jan 2013 #258

I didn't think panties could twist that tight without shredding. Egalitarian Thug Jan 2013 #259

cheap shot. DCBob Jan 2013 #268

Yes, drones are considered a cheap shot by a lot of people, MadHound Jan 2013 #272

Give it a rest for a day or two, won't you? MineralMan Jan 2013 #273

As soon as the president ends these condemend drone strikes, stops killing innocents, MadHound Jan 2013 #275

I'm going to ignore you now. Not through the Ignore MineralMan Jan 2013 #278

So you're saying a cessation of war, restoration of our civil liberties, MadHound Jan 2013 #325

Remember when ProSense Jan 2013 #291

Yup. And President Obama is bringing those wars to an end. MineralMan Jan 2013 #330

I know we don't agree with eachother much, but in this case, +1. n/t Lady Freedom Returns Jan 2013 #402

Question for those who support unfettered use of drones to kill civilians: bighart Jan 2013 #274

Your post is strawman bullshit. ProSense Jan 2013 #276

Accidents happen. rug Jan 2013 #281

You're brilliant. n/t ProSense Jan 2013 #284

You're predictable. n/t rug Jan 2013 #287

Drone, it's the new ProSense Jan 2013 #290

Naturally, targetting civilians for death is anti-Obama. rug Jan 2013 #293

And making idiotic claims is so intelligent. n/t ProSense Jan 2013 #294

What idiotic claim? I'm all ears. rug Jan 2013 #295

The President is actually in his office right now drawning up a list of "innocents/kids" to kill. ProSense Jan 2013 #296

Uh, that's not an agument. It's not even good hyperbole. rug Jan 2013 #297

I forgot to add that everyone who voted for Obama has "blood on their hands" ProSense Jan 2013 #298

I see. You argue that people who oppose drone warfare must not vote for the Democratic candidate. rug Jan 2013 #299

No, ProSense Jan 2013 #300

I repeat, accidents happen. rug Jan 2013 #301

And I repeat: Drone, the new food of anti-Obama diners. n/t ProSense Jan 2013 #302

Sorry, this appears to be a circle that I will jerk myself out of. rug Jan 2013 #304

"I will jerk myself out" ProSense Jan 2013 #308

Perhaps if you would stop spewing it, the logic would be more apparent. rug Jan 2013 #309

Actually, ProSense Jan 2013 #312

Yes it is bullshit. After all, I was agreeing with you. rug Jan 2013 #314

Don't try to pass off your illogical claim onto me. n/t ProSense Jan 2013 #315

But it is. rug Jan 2013 #318

Where does it say ProSense Jan 2013 #320

Who do you think it's targetting? rug Jan 2013 #322

Clearly, ProSense Jan 2013 #324

Do you pay taxes? G_j Jan 2013 #303

Paying taxes means you support killing civilians? ProSense Jan 2013 #307

Of course we are talking a bout collateral damage G_j Jan 2013 #310

Maybe you ProSense Jan 2013 #311

As offensive as you find that statement G_j Jan 2013 #316

Wait, ProSense Jan 2013 #319

Well it really doesn't matter anyway does it? G_j Jan 2013 #323

Do what you think you should. No one is saying you need to suppress your convictions. randome Jan 2013 #328

For the record I did not state in my comment that civilians were being targeted, bighart Jan 2013 #353

We have to protect ourselves from the mighty Yemeni forces encircling us. Tierra_y_Libertad Jan 2013 #283

... SidDithers Jan 2013 #288

What a wonderful way... 99Forever Jan 2013 #292

You're right, the President shouldn't dance at his inauguration. Arkana Jan 2013 #306

Nah, just stopping his misguided drone policy before it comes back to bite us would be enough. n/t MadHound Jan 2013 #326

K&R woo me with science Jan 2013 #313

truth.... mike_c Jan 2013 #327

So is Al-Qaeda. randome Jan 2013 #329

And we recruit more members for them with every drone strike. MadHound Jan 2013 #340

Like I said before, we are doing some good in the world. randome Jan 2013 #346

I'm not sure what you can't understand about not doing either, MadHound Jan 2013 #351

So tell Al-Quaida nicely to stop beheading, mutilating and crucifying people. randome Jan 2013 #356

Look, some of the most horrible violations against women occur in countries that are our allies, MadHound Jan 2013 #360

I don't see us using the military at home. randome Jan 2013 #361

That's the thing, the governments of these places are condemning our use of drones, MadHound Jan 2013 #362

Pakistan has a schizophrenic relationship with America. randome Jan 2013 #364

So I suppose that the UN and Somalia are schizophenic as well? MadHound Jan 2013 #367

Somalia is involved in a civil war so things are very messy there at the moment. randome Jan 2013 #370

Hey, the UN thinks that what we're doing with drones is wrong as well, MadHound Jan 2013 #373

I will point out the facts as I see them. I expect the same of you. randome Jan 2013 #383

Thousands die from gun violence in the US, yet you refuse to cooperate ecstatic Jan 2013 #331

You, and apparently many others, didn't get the point of that post, MadHound Jan 2013 #338

+1 tallahasseedem Jan 2013 #379

Two thumbs up to Velveteen Ocelot for tying up the OP in knots. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #332

? MadHound Jan 2013 #342

Having a bit of short memory lapse are we? Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #344

We who, you've got a mouse in your pocket, or is that the royal "we" MadHound Jan 2013 #349

The Ocelot had the same reaction to your OP that I did. Ocelot's response was ridicule. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #366

Then you, and by extension VO, obviously haven't gotten my OP at all, MadHound Jan 2013 #368

No. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #369

It must be a terrible burden cliffordu Jan 2013 #339

Actually I find it quite easy to be critical of bad policy, MadHound Jan 2013 #343

Jeez, he's dancing. It's not like he was golfing or anything hughee99 Jan 2013 #341

Yeah, and hours before he went dancing, MadHound Jan 2013 #354

It's hard to disagree on that. hughee99 Jan 2013 #357

Some apes really like flinging excrement... MjolnirTime Jan 2013 #355

True that, but I prefer to be consistent. MadHound Jan 2013 #358

The tiniest consistency from self-avowed liberals would be refreshing indeed. nt raouldukelives Jan 2013 #372

Parties at your crib must be awesome! nt msanthrope Jan 2013 #371

k/r limpyhobbler Jan 2013 #381

Not uncommon for party loyalty to override people's core beliefs davidn3600 Jan 2013 #387

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Bugger off! Ian Iam Jan 2013 #394

I was right here, MadHound Jan 2013 #396

AFTER advising you to bugger off, I was selected for jury service Ian Iam Jan 2013 #397

Well, which do you want for that jury service, a medal, MadHound Jan 2013 #398

You are FULL of SHIT Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #401

This "War On Terra" Started Long Before bu$h mumbled its effin' name. Amonester Jan 2013 #405

Speak for yourself, MadHound Jan 2013 #407