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In reply to the discussion: Remember when we used to get angry about atrocities committed by our Government? [View all]PDJane
(10,103 posts)25. No. The problem is not war.
The U.S. is not at war with Pakistan. Technically, Pakistan is an ally. The war against terrorism is a ridiculous thing that is going to allow the U.S. to justify bombing civilians at will and tracking people all over the globe. The theory of full-spectrum dominance is what gave rise to this, and it is terrorism in service of theft of money and resources.
It's wrong.
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Remember when we used to get angry about atrocities committed by our Government? [View all]
cali
Oct 2013
OP
Actually, that's likely false since the drone attacks will attract more to groups like Al Queda.
cui bono
Oct 2013
#19
I have thousands of topics for things that need change, drones is NOT one of them
DontTreadOnMe
Oct 2013
#6
I think that is because the US has become, on balance, a state that condones terrorism.
PDJane
Oct 2013
#12
I can't remember a day you haven't been angry about something related to Obama or the Democrats.
tridim
Oct 2013
#20
They don't circle the wagons so much as they just look in another direction.
Savannahmann
Oct 2013
#22
you are trying to suggest that when the Republicans do something wrong we should condemn it and when
Douglas Carpenter
Oct 2013
#24
Why waste a pleasant swoon by opening ones eyes to the idol's misdeeds?
Tierra_y_Libertad
Oct 2013
#26
so the Amnesty International report on drones that was released today is all lies?
cali
Oct 2013
#40
The reason one needs to post that "I don't hate President Obama" is the same reason that ...
11 Bravo
Oct 2013
#39
And once again you overplay a losing hand. In no way do I ignore the reality ...
11 Bravo
Oct 2013
#57
Ahh shit. I was hoping she would show up to fight her own battle. Or at least long enough ...
11 Bravo
Oct 2013
#72
I don't agree with his stance on marijuana. I think he's on the wrong side of history on that. nt
BluegrassStateBlues
Oct 2013
#46
This^^^^^^is why you started the thread. To be divisive and start this shit again.
DevonRex
Oct 2013
#52
All those issues are why I joined here and other places (internet and RealWord) to engage in
Dragonfli
Oct 2013
#45