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Cerridwen

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154. I see you found part of it. Now keep following it.

Fri Aug 30, 2013, 08:21 AM

Aug 2013

I'm a little tired of the peacemonger vs warmonger vs hatemonger vs whatevermonger.

Nuance also realizes each instance on it own informed by history and past but not limited to nor boxed in.

When the world becomes perfect, these arguments will make more sense.

Until that time, a whole lot of people might want to look at what values and attitudes continue to allow the existence of a bloated mic, the forces that continue to prop up dictators, and those who continue to accept brutality as a show of strength and who accept violence as an acceptable way to deal with conflict and see meting out punishment as "Man's God given right."

But, I guess for now, we're stuck with those who go through life convinced, "It's just business; nothing personal."

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I'm a little scared. I need some hugs tonight. [View all] MannyGoldstein Aug 2013 OP

Here Ya Go... WillyT Aug 2013 #1

Thank you so much! MannyGoldstein Aug 2013 #8

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??? MannyGoldstein Aug 2013 #24

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My duct tape here in Thailand... Paka Aug 2013 #137

Remember GreyWarrior? Jackpine Radical Aug 2013 #159

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I know that Israel is very concerned...they'd be the most likely target. nt msanthrope Aug 2013 #19

This is true. I hope they remain safe. n/t hrmjustin Aug 2013 #22

Israel is on high alert--gas masks are being distributed, and there is msanthrope Aug 2013 #29

Yeah, none of Israel's leaders are sociopaths... Ocelot Aug 2013 #106

The main source of gas in Israel RoccoR5955 Aug 2013 #121

One big MOB dropped right on the chem storage should do the trick.... L0oniX Aug 2013 #76

But we're only doing it for humanitarian reasons. Granny M Aug 2013 #133

WWFDRD? ProSense Aug 2013 #4

What the? You actually push your own OP's? Why dont you tell us where you stand? nm rhett o rick Aug 2013 #21

Yes, I posted the OP's Senators' positions. ProSense Aug 2013 #26

You stand with Obama regardless of what he does. Is that about it? rhett o rick Aug 2013 #30

You're asking another question? n/t ProSense Aug 2013 #33

Do you believe we should kill for peace? nm rhett o rick Aug 2013 #129

I actually find this as disturbing as people who supported Bus no matter what mindwalker_i Aug 2013 #38

Manny is just having his fun, ProSense. sheshe2 Aug 2013 #52

Because she would make a great president, and because she could get elected. JDPriestly Aug 2013 #81

We in Mass sent her to the Senate. sheshe2 Aug 2013 #87

Bravo! Brava! My senators reliably fail to suck. MannyGoldstein Aug 2013 #56

So you support a limited strike? n/t ProSense Aug 2013 #58

Here's what I wrote a few days ago: MannyGoldstein Aug 2013 #61

Cool, good to know you support a military strike. ProSense Aug 2013 #69

And did I add any qualifiers? MannyGoldstein Aug 2013 #71

I favor a strike once we have the proof we need. JDPriestly Aug 2013 #85

Here's one report ProSense Aug 2013 #86

And that adds what information? MannyGoldstein Aug 2013 #91

What would be enough evidence for you? michigandem58 Aug 2013 #145

I think I'll be good with the UN findings MannyGoldstein Aug 2013 #148

This is one of the reasons I will no longer support Franken..............nt Enthusiast Aug 2013 #140

"high above the suckline" Enthusiast Aug 2013 #139

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i saw that the other day and SwampG8r Aug 2013 #72

Well, as I said previously, ProSense Aug 2013 #82

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I'll give you a big 'Don't Like Chemicals' hug. WonderGrunion Aug 2013 #9

I did JimDandy Aug 2013 #123

You know, it's possible to critique the President without being glib about the deaths of children. msanthrope Aug 2013 #12

Agreed... Yet... If Osama Bin Ladens' Goal Was To Show The World That Americans Were Full Of Shit... WillyT Aug 2013 #23

I'm not scared. And if the President authorizes actions under the War Powers Act of 1973 msanthrope Aug 2013 #32

Right vs. wrong lark Aug 2013 #162

+1 n/t marew Aug 2013 #166

So Syria has attacked us? Or are a direct imminent threat to us? Because the war powers act only Dragonfli Aug 2013 #173

I think the President should think about the children that will die if rhett o rick Aug 2013 #28

I think the President does think of the children who died from the Sarin gas attack-- msanthrope Aug 2013 #35

Whoosh! whatchamacallit Aug 2013 #39

Do you support escalation? Do you think Congress should be involved in the decision? rhett o rick Aug 2013 #128

So 'glib' is your complaint? But it is ok to exploit the dead to build up interest in making more Bluenorthwest Aug 2013 #44

Yes--I find that being glib about a Sarin gas attack is a facile, and ultimately not helpful msanthrope Aug 2013 #48

Sending a hundred million dollars of cruise missiles to kill people isnt funny either. rhett o rick Aug 2013 #130

I don't think it's mocking the dead. And then there's this... MannyGoldstein Aug 2013 #60

You really think your talent compares to Mel Brooks? Oi vey...nt msanthrope Aug 2013 #63

It's "oy" rather than "oi". Actually, MannyGoldstein Aug 2013 #65

I know it's oy, Manni. It's called a typo. nt msanthrope Aug 2013 #77

Oi... Ellipsis Aug 2013 #120

I'll see you, and raise by one Jacko MannyGoldstein Aug 2013 #125

It's "compare" rather than "conpare". blue neen Aug 2013 #168

Here you go Manny. Never forget, we are all in this together Autumn Aug 2013 #14

Have some hand sanitizer, those hugs are full of unseen pathogens...nt Jesus Malverde Aug 2013 #15

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Sock puppet <3 reformist2 Aug 2013 #18

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Go buy some plastic sheets and duct tape, all will be better nadinbrzezinski Aug 2013 #31

Oh FFS... SidDithers Aug 2013 #36

Why do you bother to sign these posts with your name? whatchamacallit Aug 2013 #41

Why do you care?...nt SidDithers Aug 2013 #42

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I'm sure a little duct tape will take care of that for ya. n/t L0oniX Aug 2013 #67

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What's getting really, really old are these faux wars. sabrina 1 Aug 2013 #165

I just pulled all my money out of assault rifle futures and put into duct tape futures Snake Plissken Aug 2013 #37

You've earned your fropp today, sir! MannyGoldstein Aug 2013 #43

What's a little chemicals between friends,Manny. Arctic Dave Aug 2013 #40

I know Manny..."I Believe"..."I Believe" KoKo Aug 2013 #50

How do the people in Denmark sleep at night? Scuba Aug 2013 #51

As prone Danishes? n/t PoliticAverse Aug 2013 #73

Mmmm... I like prune Danishes... nt MannyGoldstein Aug 2013 #115

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hugs to you ananda Aug 2013 #54

Manny, don't worry. You will recognize Syrian bombs when you see them. sabrina 1 Aug 2013 #57

Mushroom clouds or maybe... NealK Aug 2013 #147

Now, now, there, there, 3W...... DeSwiss Aug 2013 #59

Something for you. another_liberal Aug 2013 #94

We don't want to wait for a mushroom gas cloud to take action! L0oniX Aug 2013 #64

". . . the indisputable fact that Assad used chemical weapons against his own people." another_liberal Aug 2013 #66

We may be invaded by space MEN from Mars dflprincess Aug 2013 #83

I stand corrected. another_liberal Aug 2013 #90

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Nice critique bobduca Aug 2013 #78

When it comes to initiating a war, caution is the ultimate virtue, NOT MIC profits! Divernan Aug 2013 #97

I see you found part of it. Now keep following it. Cerridwen Aug 2013 #154

THEY know where you live........ madrchsod Aug 2013 #75

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Thank Dog I stocked up on vodka today! Fuddnik Aug 2013 #92

Indeed! MannyGoldstein Aug 2013 #95

(((HUG))) nt ZombieHorde Aug 2013 #93

This whole Syria business has made me forget about the NSA. Vashta Nerada Aug 2013 #96

Winner, winner, chicken dinner! BINGO! Divernan Aug 2013 #100

Woohoo! Vashta Nerada Aug 2013 #164

It gets worse Manny, I was like you a few days ago when I first heard of the threat to our security Dragonfli Aug 2013 #99

Absolutely, mind-fucking-blowingly brilliant! A classic for the ages! Divernan Aug 2013 #105

Right there with you, chervilant Aug 2013 #142

Guess you're not one of the lucky ones who managed to get a spot like me NuclearDem Aug 2013 #109

No, no sane man *could* be expected to hold out as long as you have MannyGoldstein Aug 2013 #113

Post removed Post removed Aug 2013 #101

We are not amused? MannyGoldstein Aug 2013 #110

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Needs one more. bvar22 Aug 2013 #167

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If your kids are old enough, pull them in close tnlefty Aug 2013 #104

beware of squirrels with backpacks shireen Aug 2013 #108

The local squirrels are my friends since MannyGoldstein Aug 2013 #112

nuts! shireen Aug 2013 #116

Chicken. moondust Aug 2013 #111

well done AtomicKitten Aug 2013 #114

Need a squeeze? Wrap yourself in duct tape.... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #118

The only poison gas in DC RoccoR5955 Aug 2013 #119

I wish I hadn't read that. Union Scribe Aug 2013 #122

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Slow news night, eh? struggle4progress Aug 2013 #126

Here Manny, this will make you feel safer Oilwellian Aug 2013 #127

well done! robinlynne Aug 2013 #131

GSP Manny, you made me flash back to a sheer moment of terror I had earlier... jtuck004 Aug 2013 #134

Man-up Manny, it's probably just a jawbone. 99th_Monkey Aug 2013 #135

and the indisputable fact that Assad used chemical weapons against his own people!? BillyRibs Aug 2013 #138

just tonight I had mentioned to a coworker that there is a new Arabic restaurant in town. They Douglas Carpenter Aug 2013 #141

I recommend plastic and duct tape. ileus Aug 2013 #144

O feels your pain; here - have a joint! Divernan Aug 2013 #146

I'll never understand how we made it out unscathed under Sadaam Hussein! MoonRiver Aug 2013 #149

Whew! Ya mean he's gone? TheCowsCameHome Aug 2013 #151

Yeah, it's safe now. You can take off the gas mask. MoonRiver Aug 2013 #153

Did I miss anything in the last 10 years? TheCowsCameHome Aug 2013 #157

Nah, same ole same ole. MoonRiver Aug 2013 #158

I've got this one 90-percent Aug 2013 #152

No worries, GSP- once the bombing starts, we'll all be safe again! nt DLevine Aug 2013 #156

Boy, you had me going till the signature! FiveGoodMen Aug 2013 #160

Maybe this will help... KansDem Aug 2013 #161

I know what you mean Manny... Hubert Flottz Aug 2013 #169

Comedy gold, Manny. arely staircase Aug 2013 #171

You don't need a hug ... Martin Eden Aug 2013 #172