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In reply to the discussion: A poll for you: I am a Medea Benjamin supporter and I . . . [View all]99Forever
(14,524 posts)12. Of course he does...
... and it makes everything all better, no matter how dead wrong it is.
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Your reply suggests that you do not oppose uncontrolled US assault-weapons world-trade.
patrice
May 2013
#2
Obama told the government of Egypt to respect the rights of peaceful protesters
Fire Walk With Me
May 2013
#64
Doesn't a choice have to be free, otherwise it is coercion, a reaction to coercion . . .
patrice
May 2013
#26
Thank you for this clarification. & Just as the President SHOULD take the political hit on this, so
patrice
May 2013
#34
No, you don't get it. She (we) have the solution, he (you) are working on principles
grahamhgreen
May 2013
#75
And striking out against THEM makes everyone feel better too whether it addresses what
patrice
May 2013
#20
And grandstanding doesn't have that same kind of appeal to the disempowered? What is MB's
patrice
May 2013
#17
Personality cults abound on all sides. However, not all support is of that type; some support is
patrice
May 2013
#11
You mean like when somebody questions the self-defeating behavior of lunatics like Medea?
Buzz Clik
May 2013
#18
More like implying that someone is mentally challenged and as such should be ignored. Just like YOU
idwiyo
May 2013
#58
At least you claim to be consistent in your statements. I give you a point for that.
idwiyo
May 2013
#60
Guess that's explains why you didn't notice how many people here disagree with you on this topic. :)
idwiyo
May 2013
#63
Thank you! I find it hilarious that this poster put me on Ignore because I am British. :)
idwiyo
May 2013
#71
Yes...also sidetracking discussions...and the usual name calling of their fellow Dems. nt
KoKo
May 2013
#19
Sometimes I wonder if some folks are genetically disposed to needing a king, queen
Zorra
May 2013
#39
Whatever allows those weapons to be used for terrorism, kidnapping, extortion & stuff like this:
patrice
May 2013
#29
. . . is not a zero-sum commodity. Not all uncontrolled acts are the product of being free. Many,
patrice
May 2013
#38
What Benjamin did was kick off some political theater, you yourself provide the second act.
Bluenorthwest
May 2013
#37
Has MB expressed positive regard for the apostle of uncontrolled assault weapons markets, Rand Paul,
patrice
May 2013
#41
&, btw, She has a right to do that. I just want this contradiction in re drones out in the open.nt
patrice
May 2013
#42
So your contention is that finding common ground with a politician on one issue, in the hopes of
Marr
May 2013
#43
Obama praises Tom Coburn in last month's time magazine, OK is lucky to have Coburn, he says.
Bluenorthwest
May 2013
#45
In that piece, Obama speaks of legislation he made with Coburn, work they did together
Bluenorthwest
May 2013
#47
My precise reason for making this observation: She's doing exactly what they hate PO for. nt
patrice
May 2013
#65
Then I would say you're demonizing Benjamin for doing something you applaud Obama for.
Marr
May 2013
#69
Not so. I defend PO from demonizing by that same crowd. I do not "applaud" what I don't agree with,
patrice
May 2013
#70
Did you finally ask her of she supports RP's position on UN Assault Weapons ban?
idwiyo
May 2013
#72
I may just do that & sketch my activist "resume" on this issue to boot, in order to let
patrice
May 2013
#73
I am not a supporter of people who support Rand Paul. I can't imagine why anyone would do business
MADem
May 2013
#57