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In reply to the discussion: "That Woman Is WORTH Paying Attention To": Medea Benjamin Explains WHY She DISRUPTED Obama’s Speech [View all]
hfojvt
(37,573 posts)118. it's pretty hard to not distance yourself
from people who are so nutty as to call that kid an American citizen
and not only an American citizen, apparently, but the most important American citizen EVER.
Like I am supposed to be trembling with rage about his death, as if no other 16 year old has ever died in America.
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"That Woman Is WORTH Paying Attention To": Medea Benjamin Explains WHY She DISRUPTED Obama’s Speech [View all]
Segami
May 2013
OP
So, do you vehemently disagree with the President's statement, or are you just calling him a liar?
Dragonfli
May 2013
#46
I mean, sometimes I think some of these folks have simply GOT to be joshing around.
Number23
May 2013
#80
It was a very clear one line reply to the post title, since you speak for the poster,
Dragonfli
May 2013
#95
A one line reply to a title of a post? what else did that weird sentence mean?
Dragonfli
May 2013
#85
The president is very familiar with Medea Benjamin and at one time when he was running for office
sabrina 1
May 2013
#102
Anwar al-Awlaki's son was NOT the target of the drone, senior Al-Qaeda member Ibrahim al-Banna was
Tx4obama
May 2013
#4
You're a "journalist", Can you support your claim or not? How do you know he's....
Tarheel_Dem
May 2013
#112
The Left is so desperate to make the son an innocent victim that they ignore any and
bluestate10
May 2013
#18
casual dismissal of targeted assassinations of US citizens by our government is more sickening
Dragonfli
May 2013
#69
The kid was NOT the one being targeted. Al-Banna was the target and he was not a US citizen. n/t
Tx4obama
May 2013
#74
He wasn't killed by our drone? I am glad to hear it, I thought we killed a kid! my apologies.
Dragonfli
May 2013
#77
You are the one that said our government targeted a US Citizen. Al-Banna was the target ...
Tx4obama
May 2013
#79
Killing is illusion and a word is what is important then? I thought what happened was important
Dragonfli
May 2013
#82
You have no clue what I think or feel, but I do think you're being rude. Have a great weekend. n/t
Tx4obama
May 2013
#84
And you kind sir, have a continued compassionate empathic day! You express your grief well!
Dragonfli
May 2013
#86
I apologize Ms TX4, I just thought such callousness was more likely a male trait.
Dragonfli
May 2013
#89
She's being compassionate in a way you cannot possibly comprehend
ConservativeDemocrat
May 2013
#130
So you're not part of 'the left'? Then why are you posting here, this is not a right wing
sabrina 1
May 2013
#103
I did NOT say 'but if he was he had it coming'. I take issue with your use of quotation marks. n/t
Tx4obama
May 2013
#62
The point is to state everything known so that a clear picture of the issue can be obtained. n/t
Tx4obama
May 2013
#67
They chose to support a filibuster, not an entire agenda of one man, you have
Dragonfli
May 2013
#57
I think I would be very concerned if you felt any different, I don't want the respect of a silly...,
Dragonfli
May 2013
#88
My concern is - are they laying the groundwork for a republi-CON to get back into the White House?
calimary
May 2013
#25
Gotta say I saw that photo of Code Pink valentines to rand paul, and I immediately
calimary
May 2013
#120
Wait-- I thought finding common ground with political opponents to achieve specific
Marr
May 2013
#30
You should be ashamed of yourself for implying that agreeing with Rand Paul on filibuster
idwiyo
May 2013
#73
Supporting RPs filibuster against torturer is shameful but supporting torture is OK.
idwiyo
May 2013
#96
I know, I just like to remind him (since the time he argued against single payer HC here)
Dragonfli
May 2013
#116
I can bet you a £100 Sid is never going to emigrate. :) He is "do as I say, not as I do" type.
idwiyo
May 2013
#141
"Staging a photo-op" to show support for filibustering a torturer's nomination as a head of CIA is
idwiyo
May 2013
#113
K&R...So many on Dem Site who want to trash Activists...and call them "Naderites and Haters."
KoKo
May 2013
#9
A democrat is only a democrat IF that person agrees with your viewpoints? nt
bluestate10
May 2013
#20
Like agreeing with that criminal Brennan? or Signature strikes? Or a double tap terrorist strategy?
Dragonfli
May 2013
#49
Was happy to have Medea on my show a few weeks back. I dont agree with everything she says
stevenleser
May 2013
#34
Sending chocolate in support of opposing a torturer is deadly and evil you know
Dragonfli
May 2013
#64
She still needs to speak against unregulated Assault Weapons trade to earn my respect on the drone
patrice
May 2013
#55
Has she issued an apology yet to President Obama yet for being rude and disrespectful?
Tx4obama
May 2013
#76
What was the subtle point that I missed? I'd like to know what went over my head.
Marr
May 2013
#101
Okay she is a loony..she thinks Pakistan will help us capture someone? Crazy crazy woman.
dkf
May 2013
#119
In matters of conscience, the law of majority has no place. - Gandhi
Tierra_y_Libertad
May 2013
#129