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54. K & R

Sun Sep 8, 2013, 01:21 AM

Sep 2013

just weary of being lied to, having 'facts' brought out to make the point, and knowing at least enough to understand that there is some ulterior motive in any war that is not defending an attack. That motive is usually some profit.

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When people call the majority opposed to Syrian intervention.... [View all] socialist_n_TN Sep 2013 OP

What you are seeing is something confusing to elites nadinbrzezinski Sep 2013 #1

You and David_77 came up with the same general idea about why...... socialist_n_TN Sep 2013 #12

True, it's not as if people just need a vacation from war leftstreet Sep 2013 #2

I think it was a reaction to the vociferous resistance....... socialist_n_TN Sep 2013 #9

And maybe a greater truth behind the resistance leftstreet Sep 2013 #28

The elites think that the masses are idiots. David__77 Sep 2013 #3

Yep, you and nadin are on to something with this....... socialist_n_TN Sep 2013 #11

When ya look at what gets watched the most on TV it's no wonder they think that. n/t L0oniX Sep 2013 #58

I'm protest weary - been protesting off and on since Reagan. Going to HardTimes99 Sep 2013 #4

The only reason I'm not "protest weary" is because I'm now protesting..... socialist_n_TN Sep 2013 #8

Good point. Always helps to take the 'long view,' I suppose. I'm more HardTimes99 Sep 2013 #10

I think we all have to take the long view...... socialist_n_TN Sep 2013 #15

If I thought I would see at least some smidgeon of social justice in my lifetime (e.g., Bush and HardTimes99 Sep 2013 #17

Well, I'm over 60, so I DEFINITELY don't expect to see it...... socialist_n_TN Sep 2013 #24

Props to you for the Lenin reference. Sometimes, as with Occupy, it seems like years can go by HardTimes99 Sep 2013 #25

We can hope. MNBrewer Sep 2013 #19

I add more to the phrase - "without any proof of what they are telling us". jwirr Sep 2013 #5

Well, be glad durablend Sep 2013 #6

I'm sure that's coming. For me........ socialist_n_TN Sep 2013 #7

I revel in it. woofless Sep 2013 #36

I'm tired of being told we're too broke for public services. Starry Messenger Sep 2013 #13

Yep, I know you are Starry. So am I...... socialist_n_TN Sep 2013 #21

Not war weary, but hungry for JUSTICE felix_numinous Sep 2013 #14

Yep, for all kinds of justice. Great that people are waking up... polichick Sep 2013 #16

Exactly so. markpkessinger Sep 2013 #18

You confuse public agreement on this particular issue at this particular time tritsofme Sep 2013 #20

I confuse nothing...... socialist_n_TN Sep 2013 #22

War weariness or war wariness? ymetca Sep 2013 #23

Yes, good point. HooptieWagon Sep 2013 #32

Any 'weariness' is because we're already under siege leftstreet Sep 2013 #30

I oppose war for imperialism and profit too.... mike_c Sep 2013 #26

K&R MotherPetrie Sep 2013 #27

HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Sep 2013 #29

Spot on socialist_n_TN ! Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #31

Interesting catch. Jesus Malverde Sep 2013 #33

...and when people call those who reluctantly feel military action may be necessary... brooklynite Sep 2013 #34

No, false equivalency. AnotherMcIntosh Sep 2013 #37

But the phrase has been freely thrown around here... brooklynite Sep 2013 #38

It is comparatively rare for DUers to refer to chicken-hawks. If anyone has feelings that are hurt AnotherMcIntosh Sep 2013 #39

The people that want to profit from war don't participate in war. That's for the little people. Egalitarian Thug Sep 2013 #44

But of course, the Army won't be in the engagement... brooklynite Sep 2013 #46

Then you'll be safe in signing up. AnotherMcIntosh Sep 2013 #49

I didn't say I was opposed to all wars........ socialist_n_TN Sep 2013 #50

That's a lot of buzz words... brooklynite Sep 2013 #51

Who's going to profit?...... socialist_n_TN Sep 2013 #53

I was born just before the US entered WWII. Cleita Sep 2013 #35

Well said, the voice of experience should teach us all. Thank you Cleita..... Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #40

Aw, thanks. I love those guys. Cleita Sep 2013 #42

They seem be those kind of people, your welcome. Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #48

I don't think you are appreciating the dialectics of public opinion Jack Rabbit Sep 2013 #41

In the meta sense, we don't disagree. Or not very much..... socialist_n_TN Sep 2013 #45

And don't forget that part about being right every time. That's important. K&R Egalitarian Thug Sep 2013 #43

K & R malaise Sep 2013 #47

K&R woo me with science Sep 2013 #52

K & R Lifelong Protester Sep 2013 #54

Cut entitlements, now! nt Enthusiast Sep 2013 #55

And as a followup, the Tennessean in an article today..... socialist_n_TN Sep 2013 #56

For you, and it's not about weariness. "Soldiers of peace are just changing the game..." ancianita Sep 2013 #57