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vlakitti

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61. Thank you. "Batshit crazy" is a fair and modest description.

Mon Mar 3, 2014, 02:52 AM

Mar 2014

The attempted whipped-up hysteria actually doesn't seem to be very effective these days.

More of a parody, actually, despite McCain and Lindsay being all over the loudmouth media mouthing the selfsame nonsense for the 8000th time this year.

In two weeks, this issue will reach "Benghazi!" level seriousness.

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To those advocating US military intervention in the Ukraine: I guarantee you ... [View all] 11 Bravo Mar 2014 OP

Stay out of their clusterfuck jsr Mar 2014 #1

Amen. Jackpine Radical Mar 2014 #3

So far, I only see one person doing that. I am not sure that justifies an OP. nt stevenleser Mar 2014 #2

I think that warmongers - are - preparing for war as we speak/write. DhhD Mar 2014 #5

People think all kinds of things. Outside of Ukraine and Russia, no one is preparing for war on this stevenleser Mar 2014 #6

Hope you're right... paleotn Mar 2014 #14

Czech media Berlin Expat Mar 2014 #23

Berlin Expat Diclotican Mar 2014 #84

Even the Irish can't argue with Sun Tzu. No point starting a fight nobody can win. IrishAyes Mar 2014 #74

You posted a similar comment in my OP, too. MineralMan Mar 2014 #8

Your OP and this one create the incorrect impression there is support for this here on DU. stevenleser Mar 2014 #10

Extremists need strawmen to attack... ConservativeDemocrat Mar 2014 #43

Who are these extremists you speak of? Names please or links to their posts. They should sabrina 1 Mar 2014 #56

The echos in the reality-based community are sometimes so strong that outside voices can't seem to Democracyinkind Mar 2014 #66

You might want to google "reality based community" before you... ConservativeDemocrat Mar 2014 #87

No, or I'd absolutely dig the stuff you post. Democracyinkind Mar 2014 #88

Gee, who are these extremists, Sabrina? I wonder. ConservativeDemocrat Mar 2014 #85

Are we then to discuss only matters you yourself find worthy? IrishAyes Mar 2014 #75

I find it worthy to discuss why people engage in this bandwagon of the righteous against a phantom stevenleser Mar 2014 #76

Yes, you are - but that still doesn't make your attitude any more justifiable. The right to speak, IrishAyes Mar 2014 #81

+1,000 n/t malaise Mar 2014 #13

Would you care to share a link to your OP mentioned above? I'd like to read it. IrishAyes Mar 2014 #91

Certainly. Below: MineralMan Mar 2014 #92

Thank you very much. IrishAyes Mar 2014 #94

oh, there's more than one. at least dozen by my count. 2banon Mar 2014 #35

I see one. Brentwil. It's not a call out after three OPs doing the same thing now. I think he wants stevenleser Mar 2014 #36

check out the other OP's posted last night/yesterday.. 2banon Mar 2014 #42

A bunch of low post count trolls with oddball names were Pootie praising and justifying. MADem Mar 2014 #71

Obvious though it might be to those older and wiser, the point DOES need to be stated for the sake IrishAyes Mar 2014 #72

I'm with you Bravo madokie Mar 2014 #4

Roger that Bravo The Wizard Mar 2014 #7

Don't forget Mitt Romney, smokey775 Mar 2014 #21

Just posted in another thread.. I'm reading Domino Theory arguments just like Vietnam... 2banon Mar 2014 #38

Yeah, some think the USSR is on the way back. Gonna roll over Europe. Nope. If I'm wrong this time, freshwest Mar 2014 #57

X 1000 ctsnowman Mar 2014 #70

I don't know or really care how tall Teddy Boy is, but I'd gladly volunteer him for tunnel rat duty IrishAyes Mar 2014 #77

Dude, nobody wants the wisdom of old farts when it comes to war. malthaussen Mar 2014 #9

Damn right! (nt) paleotn Mar 2014 #11

Maybe I missed it but I haven't seen anyone at DU advocating US military totodeinhere Mar 2014 #12

unfortunately there is one - I cannot tell if they are just a nut or if they are a right-wing troll Douglas Carpenter Mar 2014 #15

Thanks. I had missed that thread. totodeinhere Mar 2014 #25

Well he is like McCain nadinbrzezinski Mar 2014 #26

Here is another newthinking Mar 2014 #28

Yup, my watch is correctly set nadinbrzezinski Mar 2014 #34

you missed it...it's going on big time.. 2banon Mar 2014 #39

Agreed. The consistent approach is to oppose ALL foreign military intervention in Ukraine. pampango Mar 2014 #68

Brevity is the soul of wit. Junkdrawer Mar 2014 #16

Thumbs up! beemer27 Mar 2014 #17

I can't help but wonder if the military cuts aren't what's behind our sudden interest in Russia... Blanks Mar 2014 #49

I believe that is the best explanation I've heard yet. Enthusiast Mar 2014 #64

Exactly. eom BlueMTexpat Mar 2014 #18

Country Joe And The Fish - Vietnam Song cantbeserious Mar 2014 #19

Boy, did that bring back memories! Madam Mossfern Mar 2014 #27

"be the first on on your block awoke_in_2003 Mar 2014 #60

Chickenhawks always yell the loudest for war, smokey775 Mar 2014 #20

Well said! Too many treat war like another spectator sport with no skin/life lost for them. War is RKP5637 Mar 2014 #33

word pasto76 Mar 2014 #37

Every time one of those chickenhawk cocksuckers show up on TV clamoring for war Enthusiast Mar 2014 #65

My dad was a career military man, and so were my brothers. IrishAyes Mar 2014 #78

Let me add another piece of wisdom nadinbrzezinski Mar 2014 #22

It's REMF Brother Buzz Mar 2014 #31

K&R avaistheone1 Mar 2014 #24

Before anyone starts singing the praises watoos Mar 2014 #29

globalresearch.ca WTF! L0oniX Mar 2014 #47

Details. DeSwiss Mar 2014 #48

Even those who advocate a military response Trajan Mar 2014 #30

And they're NOT the rusting hulk As Seen On TV during the 90s.... Junkdrawer Mar 2014 #44

Yes. We don't get taught much about the 'Russian role' in WWII in school... Blanks Mar 2014 #50

The sage advice of someone who has been there WhiteTara Mar 2014 #32

Do people those people realize the nuclear weapon implications? Gman Mar 2014 #40

Damn Skippy!!! nt MrScorpio Mar 2014 #41

Up until recently, Putin was generally considering persona non grata at DU totodeinhere Mar 2014 #45

No one's asking you to do that. IrishAyes Mar 2014 #79

NO! DO NOT SIGN UP! I do not want the taxes I pay going to your military paycheck! L0oniX Mar 2014 #46

Your comment brings up a question... 3catwoman3 Mar 2014 #51

War is never healthy. Women having reproductive choices is. L0oniX Mar 2014 #53

PREACH IT 11 BRAVO Skittles Mar 2014 #52

"Those who do not know how to live must make a merit of dying" --Shaw MisterP Mar 2014 #54

+1 freshwest Mar 2014 #58

definitely uncalled for. iamthebandfanman Mar 2014 #55

I will risk being punished by a jury and just say that anyone advocating war with Russia Maedhros Mar 2014 #59

Thank you. "Batshit crazy" is a fair and modest description. vlakitti Mar 2014 #61

If a jury punishes you, they might as well take me too. I second your comment. IrishAyes Mar 2014 #80

Excellent post! Cheese4TheRat Mar 2014 #62

Only person I know here is BrentWil joshcryer Mar 2014 #63

no, he's joined by a few others.. but I'm feeling that they're small minority 2banon Mar 2014 #89

A-friggin'-men. riqster Mar 2014 #67

intervention Mkap Mar 2014 #69

I was going to write you a specific thanks, but will instead refer you to my post #72. IrishAyes Mar 2014 #73

I am OK with certain Americans going TNNurse Mar 2014 #82

Very few people here at DU are advocating US military intervention. Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2014 #83

Anybody advocating going to war needs to see this: Brigid Mar 2014 #86

"All's Quiet On the Western Front" should be required viewing for everyone. IrishAyes Mar 2014 #90

Yeah lets get into a war on Russia's doorstep workinclasszero Mar 2014 #93