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SO right on, my dear Will. CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2014 #1
Damn the torpedos indeed Fumesucker Jan 2014 #2
Recommend jsr Jan 2014 #3
Super DUrec!!! PowerToThePeople Jan 2014 #4
Immensely powerful, thanks. *nt Alamuti Lotus Jan 2014 #5
Very good, Will! LuvNewcastle Jan 2014 #6
Bravo! This needed to be written about... KoKo Jan 2014 #7
You're still misunderstanding, Will. MineralMan Jan 2014 #8
It's an attempt to justify the horrible OP. n/t ProSense Jan 2014 #10
Yah, well, I'm not reading any more of it. I saw the SOTU. MineralMan Jan 2014 #14
Joining you....He is doubling down on this pathetic screed... VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #29
Same here. n/t FSogol Jan 2014 #54
doubling down, back to the wall, hiss hiss Whisp Jan 2014 #217
Will's point is that this young man should NEVER have been sent on 10 deployments Lydia Leftcoast Jan 2014 #67
I believe the young man upted on his own for some of those deployments. kelliekat44 Jan 2014 #69
Yes sadly we have a society that promotes those sacrifices. Propaganda portrays being a fighting man rhett o rick Jan 2014 #112
Good post (per usual) n/t Titonwan Jan 2014 #149
Yes, that was President Obama's point, too. MineralMan Jan 2014 #73
The real problem is his actions don't match his rhetoric. cui bono Jan 2014 #271
but THAT doesn't give ANYONE the right to call him a "tool or prop" He wasn't forced to be there... VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #218
and that is it... rtracey Jan 2014 #291
Reminded me of *! pocoloco Jan 2014 #98
Honored him? By having him blown up instead of brought home like the majority has wanted since grahamhgreen Jan 2014 #101
No, you're the one doesn't get it. sulphurdunn Jan 2014 #109
The alternatives are mandatory service for everyone or a draft when it comes Skidmore Jan 2014 #122
War preparation sulphurdunn Jan 2014 #226
LOL, ok! nt Logical Jan 2014 #18
No, to remain a relevant full time anti establishment brand grantcart Jan 2014 #51
Awesome! More third way! Phlem Jan 2014 #86
Still pushing that "endorsement" line? /nt Marr Jan 2014 #125
Are you expecting people to change their minds for political reasons? I know I won't, I haven't sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #229
He understands perfectly. And just for the record. The Iraq War was NOT a mistake sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #110
I fiercely stand with you and Will, Titonwan Jan 2014 #158
Thank you Titonwan. I agree with everything you said. It is cruel to send soldiers into that sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #227
I agree with you,MM. Remsburg was not ignored but honored. Showing him and the horrors of war The Wielding Truth Jan 2014 #209
I'm crying! LordGlenconner Jan 2014 #9
Wait are ProSense Jan 2014 #11
He might imply it, but I'll outright say it. JoeyT Jan 2014 #22
But you didn't say it "outright." ProSense Jan 2014 #23
It is...no doubt about it... VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #30
Wait until he throws his full support behind Hillary. ProSense Jan 2014 #38
You are right...THAT will be hilarious....I hope it happens... VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #40
The President is dammed if he do ..... mstinamotorcity2 Jan 2014 #80
yes yes yes and double yes.... BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2014 #152
Yeah, President Obama is damned by the ODS profiteering Cha Jan 2014 #212
Why, what do you think will happen? I will tell him what I think then. I will sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #111
"Why would think people might have difficulty remaining consistent? " rhett o rick Jan 2014 #115
That sums it up. bvar22 Jan 2014 #153
It's much easier to follow a strong leader than to think for yourself. nm rhett o rick Jan 2014 #192
No they did not. Airc using troops at the SOTU used to cause major OUTRAGE on Democratic forums. sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #230
deflection, much? grasswire Jan 2014 #42
calling someone a prop denies their independent agency or is an attack on their choices arely staircase Jan 2014 #50
delusional grasswire Jan 2014 #55
that was funny nt arely staircase Jan 2014 #56
+1 a whole bunch.......nt Enthusiast Jan 2014 #102
I second that. Titonwan Jan 2014 #161
Spoken like a true apologist. cui bono Jan 2014 #273
It is sickening. There has been a lot of sickening stuff around here lately. Good to see it out sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #113
There is no attack on Corey, lark Jan 2014 #52
+1 a whole bunch.......nt Enthusiast Jan 2014 #104
You see it too. Titonwan Jan 2014 #164
While I can't say I think he was being used by the president as a prop, JoeyT Jan 2014 #57
Yeah Will better watchout, all of 20 people from the BOG are gonna get him bobduca Jan 2014 #163
Well you know... the can instantaneously win an argument by posting these: cui bono Jan 2014 #274
I used to call different opinions "disgusting attacks" too. LanternWaste Jan 2014 #91
I can't believe you're saying that. ReRe Jan 2014 #278
+1000000 x 1000000 Phlem Jan 2014 #90
When there are no homeless vets, I'll consider your point. grahamhgreen Jan 2014 #103
The Iraq War was NOT FOR OUR FREEDOM! To even imply that is so very wrong. sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #123
how many time are gou going to post this? nt arely staircase Jan 2014 #12
hard to look at, isn't it? frylock Jan 2014 #19
it is pretty bad nt arely staircase Jan 2014 #21
if bush pulled the same thing at a SOTU, we'd all be singing kumbaya frylock Jan 2014 #24
if Bush pointed out the consequences of war like Obama did arely staircase Jan 2014 #26
A bit different when it was BUSH that started the war! VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #32
Until it sinks in I hope. zeemike Jan 2014 #35
Til the war is over and the war crimes prosecuted, I hope. grahamhgreen Jan 2014 #105
How many times are you going to drag right wing sites like Breitbart to DU? I thought sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #237
to attack them? arely staircase Jan 2014 #240
You were calling out Breitbart? I and many others thought you were calling out a DUer! sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #242
breitbart, fox, frerepublic etc who are saying the president is using a wounded vet as a prop arely staircase Jan 2014 #243
I wouldn't know, I don't frequent such vile Right Wing garbage. Rep Peter King and Sarah Palin agree sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #245
the twisted freaks attacking the president for honoring a wounded vet arely staircase Jan 2014 #246
As I said, I give no time, hits, credit to Right Wing garbage sites, why are you doing so? sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #247
then don't worry about it arely staircase Jan 2014 #248
Why is the entire Republican establishment of morons on the same side as the President on sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #251
put me on ignore arely staircase Jan 2014 #252
I don't put anyone on ignore. I can stand up for what I believe in and have no fear of defending my sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #262
I don't think Puglover Jan 2014 #305
Lol, I know what you are talking about, it is one of the funniest demands sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #306
You know we can infer who you are talking about right? cui bono Jan 2014 #276
Maybe he just wanted to give you the opportunity to post another not so subtle name calling OP cui bono Jan 2014 #275
You're the author just post the whole thing......or..... snooper2 Jan 2014 #13
CLICKS FOR truthout(sic). Cha Jan 2014 #211
A Fist Full of Clickies Whisp Jan 2014 #311
good catch! Whisp Jan 2014 #219
Hammer kentuck Jan 2014 #15
Everything is a nail when all you have is just a hammer! VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #34
Mmmm kjones Jan 2014 #16
Thanks for the link. ctsnowman Jan 2014 #17
This message was self-deleted by its author tridim Jan 2014 #20
He's no Nance Capt. Obvious Jan 2014 #28
Leave her alone. She has nothing to apologize for. n/t QC Jan 2014 #48
Of course she doesn't. Capt. Obvious Jan 2014 #49
YOU are an example of ODS Skittles Jan 2014 #131
You're the poopie head Skittles. tridim Jan 2014 #133
I VOTED FOR HIM TWICE TOO Skittles Jan 2014 #135
Great! Thanks for the support. tridim Jan 2014 #136
well it was a no-brainer both times, right? Skittles Jan 2014 #137
Not nearly as addictive as Titonwan Jan 2014 #167
Well said. Politicians love to get all weepy over soldiers and corpses they sent to kill and die. Tierra_y_Libertad Jan 2014 #25
Your ODS is showing Capt. Obvious Jan 2014 #27
Ahhh, so he isn't hyping your view I assume? nt Logical Jan 2014 #31
no, he's whining because the President didn't use the soldier as a prop, because geek tragedy Jan 2014 #63
So now you have reduced yourself to mocking the mother of a dead soldier? sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #249
Cindy Sheehan is a LaRouchie, so she deserves to be mocked. nt geek tragedy Jan 2014 #250
Cindy Sheehan is the mother of a dead soldier who died in Bush's war. You are revealing sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #255
She is a fucking insane LaRouchie. Her being the mother of a dead soldier geek tragedy Jan 2014 #256
She is a grieving mother, a victim of Bush's lies. I fucking don't CARE what her politics are. sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #258
Sigh. geek tragedy Jan 2014 #263
Cindy Sheehan also has a very moving story, maybe you should read it sometime. So does every sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #266
When DU still believed that unjust wars and liars who promoted them should be called out Generic Other Jan 2014 #293
you should really quit heaven05 Jan 2014 #299
the site bobduca Jan 2014 #307
Thank you Capt. Obvious...as usual you see right through it all! VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #36
Cap is being facetious, it's his or her schtick whenever Will is criticized. great white snark Jan 2014 #64
Well that's different then....he isn't really Capt Obvious....he is Capt. Obtuse! VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #66
Oh, he's Obvious alright. JTFrog Jan 2014 #75
"I guess this time his "facetiousness" is epic fail!" Capt. Obvious Jan 2014 #78
Tee hee kee! Titonwan Jan 2014 #168
"whenever Will is criticized" Capt. Obvious Jan 2014 #79
rec! SammyWinstonJack Jan 2014 #33
I'm in 100% agreement. SamKnause Jan 2014 #37
Nice that this time, you used Sgt. Remsburg's name...but here's a better-written article about msanthrope Jan 2014 #39
Excellent, Will Oilwellian Jan 2014 #41
k/r - I think I love you. 840high Jan 2014 #43
You never loved him! Rex Jan 2014 #44
they're the ones with ODS Skittles Jan 2014 #134
Just be thankful you can think for yourself. Rex Jan 2014 #231
Obama himself would find them embarrassing Skittles Jan 2014 #233
I agree and more over he would truly be embarrassed by Rex Jan 2014 #260
LOL Skittles Jan 2014 #264
I am pretty certain that he would. Puglover Jan 2014 #297
President Obama "made me sick in my soul" geek tragedy Jan 2014 #45
he made my eyes rain! nt arely staircase Jan 2014 #53
Okay. I'm sorry. I was about to get all disgusted with this thread and then I saw your post Number23 Jan 2014 #100
This message was self-deleted by its author tridim Jan 2014 #59
what matters isn't the fact that President Obama vigorously defended geek tragedy Jan 2014 #61
I bet $10 million ODS $$$ you're right, geek. Cha Jan 2014 #119
did you see that Fox News plagiarized Will's post? nt geek tragedy Jan 2014 #121
And, why wouldn't they.. it's faux enough Cha Jan 2014 #140
Nailed it, Cha! sheshe2 Jan 2014 #228
Forget the 'propping' now we are into the 'profiting': A Fistful of Clickies: Whisp Jan 2014 #303
Beautiful post, Cha! sheshe2 Jan 2014 #172
Thank you, sheshe~ Cha Jan 2014 #208
I wonder if that sick soul will get well. Whisp Jan 2014 #259
+1 nt Adrahil Jan 2014 #290
The people who NEED to read this, the whores who occupy Congress and Washington DainBramaged Jan 2014 #46
Ah Will, you still fight the good fight. Autumn Jan 2014 #47
Ayuh, I know Titonwan Jan 2014 #173
Shame you're delving into fiction now and doubling down on the hatred is deplorable. great white snark Jan 2014 #58
Again! Phlem Jan 2014 #85
Despite the Teapublicans assertions to the contrary lapfog_1 Jan 2014 #60
Thank you for being rational, lapfog. Your post deserves its own OP, imo. Hekate Jan 2014 #76
+1, only one using him as a prop is OP joshcryer Jan 2014 #99
bravo.... mike_c Jan 2014 #62
You have your opinion, I have mine which is radically different. I won't insult you but tell you I uppityperson Jan 2014 #65
LOL DevonRex Jan 2014 #68
It's been nice the past few years to see you getting back -- Hell Hath No Fury Jan 2014 #70
I second this BelgianMadCow Jan 2014 #89
Ha ha. Superb, brah. I'm there, too. Titonwan Jan 2014 #182
I agree with you Will. Keep up the good fight. Owl Jan 2014 #71
The Hater Honeypot to attract the sordid flies. nt BumRushDaShow Jan 2014 #72
What ever. Phlem Jan 2014 #84
Bwahaha! BumRushDaShow Jan 2014 #160
What's so funny, Phlem Jan 2014 #180
Take these BumRushDaShow Jan 2014 #292
the differences are there to get you to vote for the similarites MisterP Jan 2014 #74
Some folks are just plain addicted to the sugar high 1000words Jan 2014 #77
They must be frustrated because it isn't working anymore. n/t sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #239
For me, it's become a comedy act 1000words Jan 2014 #241
Great Job Will. Phlem Jan 2014 #81
recommend frwrfpos Jan 2014 #82
so when the last combat troops are withdrawn onethatcares Jan 2014 #83
Both were wars fought for political PR and doomed to fail. Tierra_y_Libertad Jan 2014 #88
The illusion has been broken Ichingcarpenter Jan 2014 #87
Word! That's precisely what I though when I saw the OP BelgianMadCow Jan 2014 #92
agreed G_j Jan 2014 #93
New York was made to be frack free.... PowerToThePeople Jan 2014 #95
How completely awesome! Enthusiast Jan 2014 #107
bravo G_j Jan 2014 #118
SSSSSSssscooooorrrre! BelgianMadCow Jan 2014 #179
After fifty tours in America polynomial Jan 2014 #94
"A room filled with the worst people in the country". alsame Jan 2014 #96
HE VOLUNTEERED. secondwind Jan 2014 #97
Why don't you grahamhgreen Jan 2014 #106
Ah yes! Your faux outrage... Drunken Irishman Jan 2014 #108
Yeah, who's using SFC Cory Remsburg as Cha Jan 2014 #139
this is disgusting Skittles Jan 2014 #142
I thought the exact same thing about the OP... Drunken Irishman Jan 2014 #234
you're missing the whole point Skittles Jan 2014 #235
No I'm not missing the point... Drunken Irishman Jan 2014 #254
AGAIN Skittles Jan 2014 #265
Bullshit. Drunken Irishman Jan 2014 #267
done here Skittles Jan 2014 #269
Good enough... Drunken Irishman Jan 2014 #270
what exactly is Will's "flawed agenda", pray tell? nt grasswire Jan 2014 #277
I verge on agreeing re:Pitt. Over time, political opinion writers seem to just write to their KittyWampus Jan 2014 #289
Hey, Fox News has picked up your talking point, Will & Co. geek tragedy Jan 2014 #114
I thought you trashed this thread? nt Union Scribe Jan 2014 #138
Hitler liked dogs Skittles Jan 2014 #143
No, just pointing out the fact that Fox News reacted the same geek tragedy Jan 2014 #146
who the fuck cares what Fox News thinks??? Skittles Jan 2014 #148
eh? Whisp Jan 2014 #261
Kee! Titonwan Jan 2014 #187
it is desperation to justify the indefensible Skittles Jan 2014 #223
Fuck fox and anyone spewing their fucking ignorant Cha Jan 2014 #210
That's what a lot of people on here do. But they direct them at other DUers. cui bono Jan 2014 #279
William Rivers Pitt Crewleader Jan 2014 #116
When Crew speaks the rest of DU ought to listen Generic Other Jan 2014 #313
Thanks Friend Crewleader Jan 2014 #316
The only reason I would have the draft is because that would end the war tommorrow. marble falls Jan 2014 #117
Of course it would! Titonwan Jan 2014 #190
History shows it never has and rather than working to get congress to pass an equitable draft none uppityperson Jan 2014 #197
And now a word ProSense Jan 2014 #120
Also, please ProSense Jan 2014 #124
Nailed it! n/t sheshe2 Jan 2014 #225
Yes Agony Jan 2014 #126
No ProSense Jan 2014 #129
nibbling at the edges while an Apollo Program is required Agony Jan 2014 #170
Yup, ProSense Jan 2014 #177
There you go again changing the subject... Agony Jan 2014 #186
How is it ProSense Jan 2014 #188
THANK YOU Skittles Jan 2014 #127
The loyalists dont recognize that rhetoric is a tool used by politicians in speeches. rhett o rick Jan 2014 #128
The haters don't recognize that the OP is hyperbolic silliness. n/t ProSense Jan 2014 #132
I'm trying to decide whether to tweet this or not. DevonRex Jan 2014 #191
The haters are too busy spewing hatred toward whistle-blowers. Asking for rhett o rick Jan 2014 #195
Fuck Snowden. ProSense Jan 2014 #196
I think that pretty well sums up your complete intellectual argument. nm rhett o rick Jan 2014 #199
As a vet I am offended. Titonwan Jan 2014 #194
TPP is political leveraging with Asia and Russia. joshcryer Jan 2014 #281
I agree with your post and hope you didnt think I was calling you a loyalist. rhett o rick Jan 2014 #295
That's the crux of it... KoKo Jan 2014 #300
"those vets that line our streets in the rain begging for food" ... L0oniX Jan 2014 #314
I am glad that I skipped the speech. AngryAmish Jan 2014 #130
Thanks, Will, for eloquently standing up for DU values radiclib Jan 2014 #141
When did "DU values" become hate and hyperbole? n/t ProSense Jan 2014 #144
Nice try radiclib Jan 2014 #150
Oh, ProSense Jan 2014 #154
Of course. He voted for him, so he can't criticize him. radiclib Jan 2014 #156
Sure, he can ProSense Jan 2014 #159
Exact quote: radiclib Jan 2014 #162
LOL! ProSense Jan 2014 #165
When did you join again? that date. bobduca Jan 2014 #169
"Member since: Fri Jan 6, 2012, 08:25 PM " ProSense Jan 2014 #171
Aww thanks you are so welcoming and pleasant when not working your job! bobduca Jan 2014 #174
Why are you talking to yourself? ProSense Jan 2014 #178
because i keep you on full ignore and it becomes difficult sometimes bobduca Jan 2014 #181
LOL! ProSense Jan 2014 #185
When the conservatives crawled into our tent. rhett o rick Jan 2014 #198
So you admit this is about hate and hyperbole? ProSense Jan 2014 #203
The gains? Oh that's right corporate profits are at an all time high. The Corporatists rhett o rick Jan 2014 #236
Mostly since you showed up Generic Other Jan 2014 #296
You know what ProSense Jan 2014 #298
That is exactly what you expect of us Generic Other Jan 2014 #310
they will care again in three years Skittles Jan 2014 #147
In "three years," it will be ProSense Jan 2014 #151
Until she gets tossed under the bus... sheshe2 Jan 2014 #175
As a vet Titonwan Jan 2014 #145
DURec. bvar22 Jan 2014 #155
Another Kick...for a well written article that must Resonate KoKo Jan 2014 #157
Post removed Post removed Jan 2014 #183
+10000 bobduca Jan 2014 #184
Thanks bobduca Phlem Jan 2014 #205
Sorry bob... sheshe2 Jan 2014 #238
So what? cui bono Jan 2014 #282
I can still see it, bvar22 Jan 2014 #302
Yup Titonwan Jan 2014 #200
Welcome to DU Phlem Jan 2014 #204
I've been a member for a long time, brah. Titonwan Jan 2014 #206
Nice! Phlem Jan 2014 #207
Pathetic attempt at a recovery Whisp Jan 2014 #166
Kick bobduca Jan 2014 #176
It seems that the posts in this thread have a common theme. blue neen Jan 2014 #189
Close. Phlem Jan 2014 #193
Oh? I didn't realize there were "sides". blue neen Jan 2014 #213
OK then, Phlem Jan 2014 #216
+1 WilliamPitt Jan 2014 #215
I think I am tired of blind worship Skittles Jan 2014 #232
One worships gods not presidents Generic Other Jan 2014 #312
Apparently you have not been assimilated. L0oniX Jan 2014 #317
Beatles' "Nowhere Man:" blkmusclmachine Jan 2014 #201
Funny you should say that. WilliamPitt Jan 2014 #214
"Yup. Here we go. Again." Agony Jan 2014 #220
Oh give me a break. Phlem Jan 2014 #221
This message was self-deleted by its author WilliamPitt Jan 2014 #224
. ProSense Jan 2014 #284
From your link Titonwan Jan 2014 #222
This message was self-deleted by its author blkmusclmachine Jan 2014 #202
I'm not sure what you want of him. davidthegnome Jan 2014 #244
You know, I really liked what you had to say! akbacchus_BC Jan 2014 #257
Mr. Pitt! I have no idea what you want President Obama to do akbacchus_BC Jan 2014 #253
Can't. Be. Fixed. DeSwiss Jan 2014 #268
And it goes all the way to the core. LuvNewcastle Jan 2014 #272
Locust here, your article is pretty embarrassing. joshcryer Jan 2014 #280
"Embarrassing" isn't on the radar for the kewl opportunist. ProSense Jan 2014 #285
your words and delivery heaven05 Jan 2014 #283
...... Hotler Jan 2014 #286
Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2014 #287
K&R.... daleanime Jan 2014 #288
My husband and I always groan Puglover Jan 2014 #294
"Just a spoonful of sugar... polichick Jan 2014 #301
His tenth deployment. We all know this is happening mountain grammy Jan 2014 #304
Up WilliamPitt Jan 2014 #308
We luv you anyway. L0oniX Jan 2014 #315
Kick for a great article. Tierra_y_Libertad Jan 2014 #309
Crewleader's kick Crewleader Jan 2014 #318
K&R woo me with science Jan 2014 #319
Hey, I wanted to K&R. rhett o rick Jan 2014 #320
kick woo me with science Feb 2014 #321
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