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51. Too bad, I thought it was funny

Reply to leveymg (Reply #48)

Tue Aug 27, 2013, 06:33 PM

Aug 2013

Seriously, it made me giggle.

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Fuck Assad, take him and his generals out. [View all] denbot Aug 2013 OP

Innocent until proven guilty ... GeorgeGist Aug 2013 #1

We got us another one folks! notadmblnd Aug 2013 #2

It's not my moral duty Saboburns Aug 2013 #3

So long as you ride the first bomb in, cowboy n/t Scootaloo Aug 2013 #4

K&R for sure! nt Ernesto Aug 2013 #27

Just like Slim Pickens. wild bird Aug 2013 #49

agreed ! nt steve2470 Aug 2013 #136

Shock and Awe shucks.... AsahinaKimi Aug 2013 #156

Oh man. The war pornicators are getting major stiffies n/t leftstreet Aug 2013 #5

Its their moral duty to masturbate over syrian war plans bobduca Aug 2013 #134

They'll need this, then.... MrMickeysMom Aug 2013 #181

Keyboard Warriors.... trumad Aug 2013 #6

Two Persian Gulf tours hardly make me a keyboard warrior. denbot Aug 2013 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author leveymg Aug 2013 #15

That is a diagnosis from the West Los Angeles V.A. Hospital. denbot Aug 2013 #46

I'll withdraw my comment. leveymg Aug 2013 #48

Too bad, I thought it was funny denbot Aug 2013 #51

Someone thought it was a bit rough. So, next round's on me! leveymg Aug 2013 #55

What units? rdharma Aug 2013 #18

I'm a host of the DU Veterans group. denbot Aug 2013 #50

I didn't say you didn't serve..... I was asking where, when, level of intelligence access. rdharma Aug 2013 #74

I was an Operations Specialist, Operations Intelligence Division on a Guided Missile Destroyer. denbot Aug 2013 #105

More than three decades ago? rdharma Aug 2013 #107

Yes, we have gotten far better, and even in the last 10 years, far more accurate denbot Aug 2013 #109

I don't think the intelligence about WMDs in Iraq was good. rdharma Aug 2013 #113

No it was all bullshit denbot Aug 2013 #117

What's a "grease pen"? rdharma Aug 2013 #111

Why the snark? kwassa Aug 2013 #116

A grease pen is what is used to write on a tactical display denbot Aug 2013 #118

That I know. kwassa Aug 2013 #125

I was trying to point out the age of the OP's info. Maybe unfairly. rdharma Aug 2013 #159

War is war, regardless of when it happens. kwassa Aug 2013 #172

No it's not. Intelligence is current. rdharma Aug 2013 #179

FAP.. Phap Net... teehee teeeheee. penultimate Aug 2013 #155

We have to find laughs where we can... JimDandy Aug 2013 #226

Don't you love these Keyboard Warriors? wild bird Aug 2013 #62

Oh--- Sorry... trumad Aug 2013 #19

I'm waiting to hear what units this guy served with. rdharma Aug 2013 #23

If he said he served mimi85 Aug 2013 #75

And I have no reason to believe him! rdharma Aug 2013 #85

Nope, not good enough atreides1 Aug 2013 #103

I posted my MOS denbot Aug 2013 #110

Disgusting. lumpy Aug 2013 #82

No answer disgusting? rdharma Aug 2013 #91

+1 Bobbie Jo Aug 2013 #167

+1 nt NCTraveler Aug 2013 #224

No, they make you a violence-addicted idiot. sibelian Aug 2013 #249

He gassed (wink) between 300&1500, a US war will kill those times factors of ten or hundred NightWatcher Aug 2013 #7

Hitting command and control assests are the point. denbot Aug 2013 #20

A lot of civilians killed in "allied" bombings in Bosnia. rdharma Aug 2013 #24

Hitting command and control assets.... HooptieWagon Aug 2013 #81

That is a valid argument. denbot Aug 2013 #112

The #1 moral obligation is not to make the situation worse.... HooptieWagon Aug 2013 #129

Very good point. denbot Aug 2013 #135

When one side signals they've had enough. HooptieWagon Aug 2013 #171

So killing 100,000 with bombs and guns is not crossing "the line" SomethingFishy Aug 2013 #8

Want numbers? How's a million dead in Iraq? Octafish Aug 2013 #96

I agree and I protested against the Iraq war. denbot Aug 2013 #108

Oh hell, just nuke 'em all! quinnox Aug 2013 #9

USA, Fuck Yeah! :sarcasm: <--Poe's Law - nt HardTimes99 Aug 2013 #10

America! dawg Aug 2013 #161

You haven't been around long so I'll finish your post.. denbot Aug 2013 #206

No. It is not "our moral duty" cali Aug 2013 #11

That whole region is in flux. denbot Aug 2013 #25

oh, it's pretty knowable. cali Aug 2013 #44

We actually know exactly what will happen Scootaloo Aug 2013 #47

Very likely. Well said. n/t Laelth Aug 2013 #225

See Lebanon 4Q2u2 Aug 2013 #229

From an old man, wild bird Aug 2013 #233

I See 4Q2u2 Aug 2013 #235

U.S. Navy Sea Bees? wild bird Aug 2013 #240

Love the Marines 4Q2u2 Aug 2013 #242

What was your MOS? If that's what they call it in the Navy. wild bird Aug 2013 #243

We call them Rates in the Navy 4Q2u2 Aug 2013 #246

Get your butt down to the recruiter's office! rdharma Aug 2013 #13

Like I said up thread, I served, and did two tours in that region. denbot Aug 2013 #21

Like I said. rdharma Aug 2013 #28

I don't believe you. wild bird Aug 2013 #58

USS Barney DDG-6 denbot Aug 2013 #73

You served on a ship? wild bird Aug 2013 #78

Dude, my grandfather was on the USS Kallinin Bay during the battle off Samar, WWII. denbot Aug 2013 #87

Pf! sibelian Aug 2013 #250

On a ship and more than four decades ago! nt rdharma Aug 2013 #101

The Shah and the hostage crisis? rdharma Aug 2013 #100

Yeah everyone knows that you can't argue against war with a veteran bobduca Aug 2013 #132

At no point did I say or infer that. denbot Aug 2013 #139

Its your "get out of argument" card bobduca Aug 2013 #144

No yellow ribbons on our cars ever. denbot Aug 2013 #147

Yeah, we might as well call it moral, since we have all this power bobduca Aug 2013 #149

Umm.. Hyperbole much? denbot Aug 2013 #152

No hyperbole, just riffing off of your macho OP subject line bobduca Aug 2013 #154

Please, do you really think it's moral to do nothing. denbot Aug 2013 #166

At no point was your analogy coherent bobduca Aug 2013 #169

Assad is most definitively running around "chopping up his kids". denbot Aug 2013 #178

I think it would be bobduca Aug 2013 #195

So letting people being slaughtered is in your opinion moral.. denbot Aug 2013 #199

On a ship Marrah_G Aug 2013 #247

this is the obverse of the right wing argument treestar Aug 2013 #61

Yes it is a right wing point of view. denbot Aug 2013 #122

To some, cause for war needs no moral justification or real proof. Sigh. leveymg Aug 2013 #14

So you condone the slaughter of civilians if the rescuer isn't sufficiently altrusitic? Nuclear Unicorn Aug 2013 #16

At what point did I condone killing civilians? denbot Aug 2013 #126

Our moral duty is to stay the hell out. Warpy Aug 2013 #17

if a nuke was used? What would be your response then? VanillaRhapsody Aug 2013 #86

You are just getting silly, desperate for an argument Warpy Aug 2013 #151

You clearly said "All military action does is kill people and build resentment" mythology Aug 2013 #174

Sofa King Stupid bobduca Aug 2013 #170

Way to go all Cheney on this thing. Union Scribe Aug 2013 #176

That was kinda funny.. denbot Aug 2013 #191

Where are your North Korean attack plans? DisgustipatedinCA Aug 2013 #22

The cost, and our ability to effect change. denbot Aug 2013 #31

OK. We have a moral duty to save people as long as it's not too expensive. Got it. DisgustipatedinCA Aug 2013 #34

No we have a moral duty to act if we can effect change. denbot Aug 2013 #123

And what do you leave behind, eh? X_Digger Aug 2013 #26

Thar be the rubb. denbot Aug 2013 #36

"Christians to Beirut and Alawites to the grave" - this is all going to work out just so well - Douglas Carpenter Aug 2013 #29

"it is our moral duty" former9thward Aug 2013 #30

I don't cheer, and I don't advocate anything I would not do myself. denbot Aug 2013 #38

I don't know what "two middle east tours" means. former9thward Aug 2013 #52

What it meant was that I was willing to put my own ass on the line. denbot Aug 2013 #204

I agree shenmue Aug 2013 #32

If we do this is there an endgame? hrmjustin Aug 2013 #33

Cripple Assad's ability to harm his own people. denbot Aug 2013 #39

But by intervening we may do more damage. hrmjustin Aug 2013 #41

True, but is that reason enough to do nothing? denbot Aug 2013 #56

Interesting question but they have been killing people for two years. hrmjustin Aug 2013 #64

Hell, they've been slaughtering each other in that region for centuries, wild bird Aug 2013 #70

How do you define cripple? How do you define ability? And harm? morningfog Aug 2013 #148

Cripple; remove his ability to use his military and security assets. denbot Aug 2013 #158

How do you determine when he can no longer use themilitary and security? morningfog Aug 2013 #222

morality has nothing to do with it, IMO. And I encourage those cheering on aggression to sign up KittyWampus Aug 2013 #35

I already did KittyW denbot Aug 2013 #40

...and replace him with a Wahhabi-ist Sunni theocracy? roamer65 Aug 2013 #37

I agree, they are likely screwed no matter what. denbot Aug 2013 #43

no they really don't. cali Aug 2013 #45

If we do nothing, and Assad gains the upper hand, then seals the country.. denbot Aug 2013 #143

You do know there are Al-Qaeda elements in the rebel forces, right? quinnox Aug 2013 #42

You first. WilliamPitt Aug 2013 #53

Dude I'm 55 with arthritis and all. denbot Aug 2013 #63

hello chickenhawk. PowerToThePeople Aug 2013 #54

A chicken hawk is someone who advocates war but would never serve in one. denbot Aug 2013 #59

You gonna drop into Syria and engage? n/t PowerToThePeople Aug 2013 #79

i always wonder SwampG8r Aug 2013 #244

I really don't know how I feel about getting involved with syria Arcanetrance Aug 2013 #57

The evential out come being worst is the best reason not to intervene. denbot Aug 2013 #65

I feel the same although mimi85 Aug 2013 #80

I can't look at the pictures it makes me ill to think about like I said theres probably no good Arcanetrance Aug 2013 #84

Then shouldn't the US companies that provided avebury Aug 2013 #60

Absolutely denbot Aug 2013 #67

James Bond could take him out in one swipe Rosa Luxemburg Aug 2013 #66

Do you have him on speed dial? denbot Aug 2013 #69

We have James Bonds Rosa Luxemburg Aug 2013 #71

When are you enlisting? nadinbrzezinski Aug 2013 #68

Just told my kid what my dad told me.. denbot Aug 2013 #83

We are going to war...at the very least ROTC nadinbrzezinski Aug 2013 #89

But you're apparently not encouraging him to enlist and go to war dflprincess Aug 2013 #160

Yes I encouraged him to join the military. denbot Aug 2013 #188

The problem is it's not so simple BainsBane Aug 2013 #72

Things can be done with minimal loss of non-combatants denbot Aug 2013 #131

"just a little selective murder" bobduca Aug 2013 #189

Would you kill ten to save thousands? denbot Aug 2013 #193

Hobsons Choice bobduca Aug 2013 #194

bobduca, to use your analogy, which would the devil choose? denbot Aug 2013 #198

Who on Earth decided that the US is the arbitor of morality on this planet? avebury Aug 2013 #76

I will agree with you there. denbot Aug 2013 #145

The greater evil ultimatley might occur avebury Aug 2013 #221

The OP is being soundly rejected by DU'ers Vinnie From Indy Aug 2013 #77

So Morality requires us to kill n2doc Aug 2013 #88

It is very likely that Assad was behind the attack. denbot Aug 2013 #190

I could not agree more. jessie04 Aug 2013 #90

I absolutely agree with you denbot Aug 2013 #211

This is apology for terrorism. Implicit support for al Qaeda. David__77 Aug 2013 #93

Umm.. OK.. denbot Aug 2013 #215

I suggest you study the situation. David__77 Aug 2013 #217

How would you like it if they said the same about your country's leaders? Coyotl Aug 2013 #94

That's exactly what the two George Bushes said about Saddam. Octafish Aug 2013 #95

Take him and his generals out? Hell yeah! Glassunion Aug 2013 #97

And then? What do we do when the smoke clears? n/t actslikeacarrot Aug 2013 #98

Rarely have I seen so much bullshit in such a short post..... bowens43 Aug 2013 #99

And how is turning our backs to slaughter moral? denbot Aug 2013 #187

Self delete. Arctic Dave Aug 2013 #102

Wow AD, that's the first shitty thing you've ever said to me in all these years.. denbot Aug 2013 #182

Drive by? He's responded dozens of times in thread. scheming daemons Aug 2013 #236

Denbot, my apologies for the insults. It was uncalled for. Arctic Dave Aug 2013 #241

No worries AD, My post was written to incite debate on a very touchy subject for DU denbot Aug 2013 #252

Thank you for your understanding. Arctic Dave Aug 2013 #254

Testeronios for breakfast? Tierra_y_Libertad Aug 2013 #104

The Assad Regeim is not targeted for change. It is a strike against the Syrian military... Agnosticsherbet Aug 2013 #106

Wait, shouldn't we take him and his generals out first, then fuck Assad? dairydog91 Aug 2013 #114

Thread win! denbot Aug 2013 #200

You have no fucking business telling me what is my moral duty is. n/t L0oniX Aug 2013 #115

Perhaps you are internalizing my post. denbot Aug 2013 #213

I don't see any rational justification based on your argument Hippo_Tron Aug 2013 #119

If we play wack-a-mole with every despot who ACTUALLY uses chems, that is a deterrent. denbot Aug 2013 #196

Maybe it's just me, but I would tend to view the opinion of a vet with suspicion. Bonobo Aug 2013 #120

Most COMBAT VETS would not agree with his position. wild bird Aug 2013 #137

I'm glad to hear that. nt Bonobo Aug 2013 #141

Count two more round these parts nadinbrzezinski Aug 2013 #163

we excel at warfare? IDemo Aug 2013 #121

Very good point. denbot Aug 2013 #183

Although I disagree with you, you make some points taught_me_patience Aug 2013 #124

Why haven't you called for an invasion of Egypt . . . markpkessinger Aug 2013 #127

The kids, the gas.. denbot Aug 2013 #185

Oh, I forgot -- death by gas is so much worse than death by military assault. . . markpkessinger Aug 2013 #192

Death is the same end regardless of the means. denbot Aug 2013 #202

Not in favor of sending anyone's kids to Syria, not even to bomb/shell steve2470 Aug 2013 #128

The western half of our country is burning and you're calling for war? Vashta Nerada Aug 2013 #130

Hmmm. Seeing lot's of closed minds on this issue. Everything is black and white now. MatthewStLouis Aug 2013 #133

This message was self-deleted by its author steve2470 Aug 2013 #138

How many civilians are you willing to kill to punish Assad for killing civilians? Iggo Aug 2013 #165

Don't assume everyone who is willing to think and talk about this thing is a warmonger. MatthewStLouis Aug 2013 #173

I didn't. Iggo Aug 2013 #175

The other side of the coin is how many should Assad kill before we act. denbot Aug 2013 #208

We decapitated the Iraqi regime. Iggo Aug 2013 #223

You mean Al Qaeda, right? Dash87 Aug 2013 #207

You do know? 4Q2u2 Aug 2013 #230

I agree wheheartedly Pretzel_Warrior Aug 2013 #140

His military experience has fuck to do with advocating for an unnecessary and morningfog Aug 2013 #150

See there's that 'Veterans get out of argument free card' n/t bobduca Aug 2013 #157

I agree as long as we don't "take out" civilians. We must stand up for humanitarian rights. cry baby Aug 2013 #142

At least you own it. Killing more will not solve this problem. morningfog Aug 2013 #146

Ummmmmmmmm Dyedinthewoolliberal Aug 2013 #153

I don't think anyone is advocating that Syria be invaded penultimate Aug 2013 #168

Oh damn, Bush!!!! Puzzledtraveller Aug 2013 #162

No money for SNAP, no money for education, healthcare, infrastructure - always money for war dflprincess Aug 2013 #164

And then what? MotherPetrie Aug 2013 #177

{{{{ crickets }}}} MrMickeysMom Aug 2013 #180

This is going to play out to unknown ends no matter what. denbot Aug 2013 #209

And then what? MotherPetrie Aug 2013 #210

That is for the fates denbot Aug 2013 #212

IOW, you have no answer. Just attack Assad and let the chips fall where they may MotherPetrie Aug 2013 #216

Do you really think leaving Assad in place would better for the Syrian people? denbot Aug 2013 #220

The only thing I know is that I'm not willing to take a chance on ANOTHER endless, MotherPetrie Aug 2013 #227

Ignored says what? Flying Squirrel Aug 2013 #184

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Welcome to DU bobduca Aug 2013 #197

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And anyone who is bombed with him? Take them out? Taverner Aug 2013 #201

Again, I'll state my premise, would it be better to kill 10 to save 1,000's? denbot Aug 2013 #218

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To save the Syrians, we must murder them all with bombs? Dash87 Aug 2013 #205

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Are you joining up? Marrah_G Aug 2013 #228

He did. scheming daemons Aug 2013 #237

I don't support intervention, but it's not due to opposition to JoeyT Aug 2013 #231

Evidence would be nice... GeorgeGist Aug 2013 #232

Keyboard Commandos are so cute. 99Forever Aug 2013 #234

He served. scheming daemons Aug 2013 #238

So fucking what? 99Forever Aug 2013 #239

I think I've seen this movie before. I don't want to see the sequel. backscatter712 Aug 2013 #245

There's a whole long list of murderous dictators out there. Where do we stop? alarimer Aug 2013 #248

Who are the worst ones on the list? oberliner Aug 2013 #253

Nope WovenGems Aug 2013 #251