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In reply to the discussion: To those advocating US military intervention in the Ukraine: I guarantee you ... [View all]Mkap
(223 posts)69. intervention
it's amazing how many people think that international politics is a dick measuring contest
Ohhhh boooohhooo we "don't look tough" compared to the rest of the world. SO what???? Fox news anchors with their five year old like maturity are clueless
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11 Bravo
Mar 2014
OP
So far, I only see one person doing that. I am not sure that justifies an OP. nt
stevenleser
Mar 2014
#2
People think all kinds of things. Outside of Ukraine and Russia, no one is preparing for war on this
stevenleser
Mar 2014
#6
Even the Irish can't argue with Sun Tzu. No point starting a fight nobody can win.
IrishAyes
Mar 2014
#74
Your OP and this one create the incorrect impression there is support for this here on DU.
stevenleser
Mar 2014
#10
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
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
Would you care to share a link to your OP mentioned above? I'd like to read it.
IrishAyes
Mar 2014
#91
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
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
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
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
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
Agreed. The consistent approach is to oppose ALL foreign military intervention in Ukraine.
pampango
Mar 2014
#68
I can't help but wonder if the military cuts aren't what's behind our sudden interest in Russia...
Blanks
Mar 2014
#49
Well said! Too many treat war like another spectator sport with no skin/life lost for them. War is
RKP5637
Mar 2014
#33
Every time one of those chickenhawk cocksuckers show up on TV clamoring for war
Enthusiast
Mar 2014
#65
Up until recently, Putin was generally considering persona non grata at DU
totodeinhere
Mar 2014
#45
NO! DO NOT SIGN UP! I do not want the taxes I pay going to your military paycheck!
L0oniX
Mar 2014
#46
I will risk being punished by a jury and just say that anyone advocating war with Russia
Maedhros
Mar 2014
#59
If a jury punishes you, they might as well take me too. I second your comment.
IrishAyes
Mar 2014
#80
I was going to write you a specific thanks, but will instead refer you to my post #72.
IrishAyes
Mar 2014
#73