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JackRiddler

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106. Did you care about the Syrians a year ago?

Mon Sep 9, 2013, 12:52 AM

Sep 2013

What about the Sudanese, as has been pointed out? Or the Congolese?

How come this question of "What are you going to do about the people dying in Country X?" is only ever relevant when the U.S. government is revving up to bomb Country X?

The U.S.G. didn't ask me whether they should give support to Saddam, back when they assisted him in gassing his people (and the Iranians) in 1987-88. But soon as they wanted to invade Iraq, then suddenly I was expected to present an alternative plan or stop protesting.

Hm? No one asked me what I wanted to do about Syria two years ago. Only now, just when I'm opposing the latest U.S. bombing plan, is it suddenly demanded of me that I have a plan for Syria.

Because, obviously, "bomb the fuck out of the place to justify the MIC continuing to eat 50% of your U.S. federal budget" is a great fucking plan. Right?

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We thought we voted for this man... [View all] kpete Sep 2013 OP

Unrec. darkangel218 Sep 2013 #1

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Kicked and Recommended! nt Enthusiast Sep 2013 #108

My unrec is better than your rec darkangel218 Sep 2013 #5

Eye of the beholder stuff... villager Sep 2013 #7

hehe.. darkangel218 Sep 2013 #10

If you're into Pyrrhic victories villager Sep 2013 #13

Syria wouldnt be a "phyrric victory" darkangel218 Sep 2013 #20

Words in mouth much? villager Sep 2013 #24

Granted, we dont know if an attack would succeed. darkangel218 Sep 2013 #26

Peace is the ONLY thing left - worth fighting for kpete Sep 2013 #29

So we don't know, but blow up people anyway? That it? Jakes Progress Sep 2013 #100

The whole world is sitting it out until the U.N. reviews the evidence. Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #28

Is UN still investigating this? darkangel218 Sep 2013 #30

You are mistaken! They are still investigating. Thats the funny thing about the UN... Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #40

Thanks for the link. darkangel218 Sep 2013 #47

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There is a reason DissidentVoice Sep 2013 #121

Let Allah sort it out? MyNameGoesHere Sep 2013 #41

I was quotting what others were saying on here. darkangel218 Sep 2013 #42

Care to respond? darkangel218 Sep 2013 #46

I'll respond. beerandjesus Sep 2013 #116

My question was not directed towards you or anyone else. darkangel218 Sep 2013 #128

One way to thwart Assad would be to not sell him the chemicals to begin with. Do you really ... marble falls Sep 2013 #52

From what i read, the UK supposedly sold him chemicals darkangel218 Sep 2013 #54

That's right, UK sold it and there is no way in Hell the US did not know about it before .... marble falls Sep 2013 #60

Damn... darkangel218 Sep 2013 #62

Do you really believe sulphurdunn Sep 2013 #64

I cant give you examples. Nor am i going to say it would work. darkangel218 Sep 2013 #65

Starting a war would be worse, sulphurdunn Sep 2013 #66

Hey, it worked out well for the kids in Iraq after the US invaded deutsey Sep 2013 #81

I can give you an example. a la izquierda Sep 2013 #88

Great answer, a la iz nikto Sep 2013 #90

It certainly is. a la izquierda Sep 2013 #91

So are we going to bomb Saudi Arabia also? There is even more evidence that they provided the sabrina 1 Sep 2013 #73

Sure. darkangel218 Sep 2013 #74

Tell me how US bombs and drones are gonna "save the kids"? I hate to sound callous, but Erose999 Sep 2013 #110

"to further use" splits and infinitive and also assumes facts not in evidence. merrily Sep 2013 #122

Rec to counter you! :-) Logical Sep 2013 #19

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lmao!!! darkangel218 Sep 2013 #32

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Psst! NSA only records stuff! darkangel218 Sep 2013 #61

You should be voted off the Democratic Island. No place here for neocons. nm rhett o rick Sep 2013 #99

ouch.... kpete Sep 2013 #76

Ah yes. You present your argument so well. Since you said little, I get to guess what rhett o rick Sep 2013 #98

I often forget to rec. Thanks for the reminder! merrily Sep 2013 #123

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How embarrassing leftstreet Sep 2013 #4

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K&R liberal_at_heart Sep 2013 #8

The Nobel committee got it wrong. pscot Sep 2013 #9

So you think that mimi85 Sep 2013 #78

You're right pscot Sep 2013 #87

things are pretty bad Skittles Sep 2013 #94

No, Romney Surely Would Have Aided / Funded the Syran Taliban-Terrorists Too, to Start the Civil War HumansAndResources Sep 2013 #102

Will the Syrians enjoy the peace as well? brooklynite Sep 2013 #11

What about the civil war in Sudan?... awoke_in_2003 Sep 2013 #68

They will keep it up. Lady Freedom Returns Sep 2013 #96

Did you care about the Syrians a year ago? JackRiddler Sep 2013 #106

K&R You were supposed to have failed to notice or forgotten. n/t Egalitarian Thug Sep 2013 #12

I agree with your point. But I guess I am just not that shocked Douglas Carpenter Sep 2013 #14

We should nominate Charles Manson for a Nobel Peace Prize. nt ZombieHorde Sep 2013 #15

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I agree, and I voted for him in 2012 also. But only because he was better than Romeny. But... Logical Sep 2013 #22

Have they ever rescinded an award? Generic Other Sep 2013 #17

Be more chance with Bob Hope. dipsydoodle Sep 2013 #21

I was very conflicted MissDeeds Sep 2013 #33

We said "PEACE", bvar22 Sep 2013 #34

you made me do it kpete Sep 2013 #35

I Voted Because I Wanted the Poor to Suffer Less School Teacher Sep 2013 #36

Some people must have thought they were voting for some sort of a god if they thought one lumpy Sep 2013 #67

There is only a select few that believe our President is a diety. mick063 Sep 2013 #82

That's right. The constitution created the balance of power. Blanks Sep 2013 #129

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I seriously thought about voting for her. I wish I had now. liberal_at_heart Sep 2013 #103

Kick & Rec AnotherMcIntosh Sep 2013 #37

Terrible president LittleBlue Sep 2013 #38

Now Be fair: Yes, a terrible *Democratic* president, But a fine *Republican* one. panzerfaust Sep 2013 #55

... LittleBlue Sep 2013 #58

Kick! sarcasmo Sep 2013 #39

when you give out a Nobel Peace Prize for FUTURE acts..... markiv Sep 2013 #43

I don't think he will. Rex Sep 2013 #44

Hope And Change - Does Anyone Still Believe That Nonsense cantbeserious Sep 2013 #45

A fairly 'ouchy' placard spotted at a demonstration Bosonic Sep 2013 #48

Obama was awarded the Peace Prize for, as Bu$h himself pointed out, NOT being Bu$h panzerfaust Sep 2013 #51

Didn't George Washington lead the fledgling republic into war? George II Sep 2013 #84

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When you say "we" who are you speaking for? great white snark Sep 2013 #59

Nor me. Bobbie Jo Sep 2013 #72

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When I read posts like yours: chervilant Sep 2013 #125

She is speaking for me. donheld Sep 2013 #105

me too. liberal_at_heart Sep 2013 #107

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Fooled ya! blkmusclmachine Sep 2013 #69

TWICE! blkmusclmachine Sep 2013 #71

I love Obama..... bravenak Sep 2013 #77

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we've got Iraqi oil heaven05 Sep 2013 #85

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That turned out to be a case of premature congratulations Not Sure Sep 2013 #92

You would think he was planning an aggressive attack treestar Sep 2013 #93

If only he used cluster bombs like US, GeorgeGist Sep 2013 #111

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Joe Biden warned us. He was off on the date, though. "Gird up your loins," he said. Common Sense Party Sep 2013 #104

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Maybe he admires Ronald Reagan a little too much Art_from_Ark Sep 2013 #109

One of his role models. GeorgeGist Sep 2013 #112

He should have said no thank you to the Peace Prize. gtar100 Sep 2013 #114

Do you support Reagans decision on Chemical weapons in Iraq? Renew Deal Sep 2013 #115

His steering wheel is broken jsr Sep 2013 #117

If Obama does strike Syria, and it turns out successful - such as Assad steps down... DontTreadOnMe Sep 2013 #119

Well, according to Obama that outcome would be an abject failure. reusrename Sep 2013 #127

Turns out that was a little premature, no? truebrit71 Sep 2013 #120

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I predict some coming back to the fold suddenly.... VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #126