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In reply to the discussion: I'm tired of the "I'm sorry I was mislead on Iraq" meme. [View all]Hissyspit
(45,790 posts)46. Yup.
That "evidence" would have been thrown out of court by an uncorrupt judge.
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That is the RWproptanks stimulus position! Along with jobs cleaning up oil spills!
stuffmatters
Jun 2014
#114
It's not even "I" usually. It's usually "We." Might as well just use the "Mistakes were made" meme.
chrisa
Jun 2014
#4
I can recall having lots of arguments on DU with people who couldn't imagine it was a hoax.
The_Casual_Observer
Jun 2014
#5
No politician was "mislead." Each made a conscious political decision to support a crime . . .
Journeyman
Jun 2014
#8
The average American did NOT fall for it. The average American fell for the notion
Jackpine Radical
Jun 2014
#39
And the underlying assumption was that votes were more valuable than lives.
RufusTFirefly
Jun 2014
#48
A sad truth that should make any person sick to their stomach. Well said, thanks. n/t
A Simple Game
Jun 2014
#72
Well said; precisely why anyone who voted with Chimpy is disqualified to be President.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jun 2014
#55
Yep. If the choice is either standing with honesty & integrity or standing with money.
raouldukelives
Jun 2014
#69
MISLED. "Led" is the past tense of "Lead." One of my major pet peeves, sorry.
WinkyDink
Jun 2014
#23
Ty for being the spelling Nazi. I was desperately trying to resist making that correction.
Vattel
Jun 2014
#38
Now that the polls show a distaste for that war, the politicians are playing CYA...loudly.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Jun 2014
#27
Anyone who can be fooled by Bush is a clueless dumbass. And admitting that you got
Zorra
Jun 2014
#30
Hahaha, got that right. How can people defend those who were so easily fooled by the Chimpster?
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jun 2014
#57
Yeah, huh? This ain't rocket science. Clue #1: Bush stole the 2000 election. Doh!
Zorra
Jun 2014
#104
Bullshit....people DID do their homework but the only textbooks were written by Cheney, et. al.
George II
Jun 2014
#34
Many speculated that it was bullshit, no one really knew. Read reports from back then....
George II
Jun 2014
#92
Yes & one day their lies & warmongering are goin 2 put the whole world in danger, FAR worse than it already is. I seriously hope it's not 2 late.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jun 2014
#113
I believe some lawmakers were convinced the administration knew things the general public and...
MohRokTah
Jun 2014
#42
Let me share this story about one hero in the U.S. Senate: His name was Bob Graham...
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jun 2014
#43
I'm sure Hillary had better things to do than read the NIE, like attend Wall Street fundraisers. It sickens me to hear this all again, but . .
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jun 2014
#115
"Misled is a lie or an admission of profound stupidity or complete disregard for their duty." +10000
slipslidingaway
Jun 2014
#54
Stupidity or incompetence - either way, it's time for supporters of Chimpy's War to leave the stage.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jun 2014
#56
I hold Democrats to a higher standard than the asshats in the other party. Those that
rhett o rick
Jun 2014
#59
I agree that it is our responsibility to hold our own politcians accountable ...
slipslidingaway
Jun 2014
#61
Pure triangulating, political cowardice and base-covering of the highest order.
Ikonoklast
Jun 2014
#63
Pelosi said yesterday that the AUMFs give Obama all the authority he needs to engage ISIS
Nuclear Unicorn
Jun 2014
#73