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In reply to the discussion: Have you ever seen a body without a head, or vice-versa? [View all]MADem
(135,425 posts)144. Well, again, you're wrong. Right off the top of my head, this came to mind
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlin_Airlift#The_start_of_the_Berlin_Airlift
A lot of little kids would have died of hunger if the US didn't intervene, there.
And then there's this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Babylift
And this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Fluid_Drive
And this: http://www.euronews.com/2010/02/02/us-military-resumes-haiti-evacuation-flights/
And this:
There are many other examples, as well.
but hey, don't let complete, unfettered, unembarrassed absence of fact stop you. "Not even once!"
What you think about my post, I know about yours.
A lot of little kids would have died of hunger if the US didn't intervene, there.
And then there's this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Babylift
Operation Babylift was the name given to the mass evacuation of children from South Vietnam to the United States and other countries (including Australia, France, and Canada) at the end of the Vietnam War (see also the Fall of Saigon), from April 326, 1975. By the final American flight out of South Vietnam, over 3,300 infants and children had been evacuated, although the actual number has been variously reported.[1][2][3][4] Along with Operation New Life, over 110,000 refugees were evacuated from South Vietnam at the end of the Vietnam War. Thousands of children were airlifted from Vietnam and adopted by families around the world.
And this:
Operation Fluid Drive was a non-combatant evacuation operation led by the United States to evacuate American citizens and other foreign nationals from Beirut, Lebanon, during the Lebanese Civil War.[1] On 20 June 1976, the USS Spiegel Grove transported 110 Americans and 157 nationals of other countries from Lebanon to Piraeus, Greece.[2] On 27 July, 300 additional persons, including 155 Americans, were evacuated to Piraeus.[3] The cruiser USS Little Rock was present off the Lebanese coast during both evacuations.[4]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Fluid_Drive
And this: http://www.euronews.com/2010/02/02/us-military-resumes-haiti-evacuation-flights/
The American military is once again flying badly-injured victims of Haitis earthquake to the United States for treatment.
And this:
UTAPAO, Thailand The U.S. militarys support of humanitarian relief efforts in South Asia continues to grow, with more than 16,500 troops converging on the region to lend a hand.
http://www.military.com/NewContent/0,13190,SS_011005_Tsunami,00.html
There are many other examples, as well.
but hey, don't let complete, unfettered, unembarrassed absence of fact stop you. "Not even once!"
What you think about my post, I know about yours.
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would you have the same stance if you see a stranger getting beat in the street
loli phabay
Sep 2013
#111
Nothing, but we're helping one of the sides that has been actively killing them.
Dash87
Sep 2013
#135
It's easy to question others decisions when you dont make any yourself. nm
rhett o rick
Aug 2013
#36
At the core of every failed society you will always find the devil advocate. n/t
Larry Ogg
Sep 2013
#97
If you are trying to make a point you have failed. Maybe you should make a statement
rhett o rick
Aug 2013
#32
Do nothing about what? Has this country been attacked, threatened even, have we
sabrina 1
Sep 2013
#68
I saw Breaking Bad and that was enough for me seeing half a face walking around. nt
kelliekat44
Aug 2013
#5
Yes, I don't understand that. If you support these wars, you damn well should be
sabrina 1
Sep 2013
#69
Yes. Americans watch TV and think it's real all the time. Idiots watch(ed?) CSI
Egalitarian Thug
Aug 2013
#18
Sorry Mr. Bill, you have to look at the numbers, the world wide web still doesn't
Egalitarian Thug
Aug 2013
#38
Yeah, I might agree with that. We'd have to consider length of exposure, gross numbers of people
Egalitarian Thug
Aug 2013
#49
I'd place Protecting America's interests in there some where. USA, USA USA.......
Little Star
Sep 2013
#73
And he was, himself, a product of TV. Before he found his niche as a full-time
Egalitarian Thug
Aug 2013
#63
"This is more about profit margins for the pushers of this war than children being killed. "
unhappycamper
Sep 2013
#80
In Washington the choice is between making Red State war production or making Obama appear weak.
Spitfire of ATJ
Aug 2013
#47
Not this Navy Vet! Not all sailors and airmen sit on the sidelines, not all soldiers and marines
Rebellious Republican
Sep 2013
#74
This Viet vet despises the chicken hawks and other war mongers. Do they really think ....
Scuba
Sep 2013
#82
Yes, I've seen pieces of people strewn across the street, in a most upsetting fashion.
MADem
Sep 2013
#88
Here is something I once wrote as a part of my attempts to put myself togather
Jackpine Radical
Sep 2013
#89
I didn’t see the event, just the aftermath, but what I saw there haunts me to this day.
Rebellious Republican
Sep 2013
#92
I shared this some time back, still brings tears to my eyes to this day.
Rebellious Republican
Sep 2013
#93
I just shared this link with Jackpine Radical, however I want to share this with all.
Rebellious Republican
Sep 2013
#95
I think most of the nation thinks war is like "Call of Duty" or John Wayne movies.
Dash87
Sep 2013
#117
I worked at the morgue a long time ago...can't begin to tell you the things I saw. NYC
SummerSnow
Sep 2013
#126
No, and I'm fairly certain that very few other people have either - but the point is moot
1-Old-Man
Sep 2013
#131