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But what's the point of democracy CJCRANE Sep 2014 #1
We must defend our allies. Laelth Sep 2014 #2
So we're just along for the ride? CJCRANE Sep 2014 #3
Nobody's lying here, as far as I can tell. Laelth Sep 2014 #5
A whole bunch of countries CJCRANE Sep 2014 #7
I see no evidence that "the rest of the world" sees this as absurd. Laelth Sep 2014 #8
That's just a couple of our allies. CJCRANE Sep 2014 #12
I read or watch whatever gets posted on DU and Discussionist. Laelth Sep 2014 #21
Our "European allies". Does that include the citizens of said countries CJCRANE Sep 2014 #22
The "citizens" of those countries appear to be opposed to further war. Laelth Sep 2014 #24
You make some good points but that's only part of it. CJCRANE Sep 2014 #26
I certainly expect politicians to advance the interests of the people in a republic. Laelth Sep 2014 #56
GE, Citibank, GM, Boeing, BP, Tyson Foods, KFC, Procter&Gamble leftstreet Sep 2014 #4
wow. that top pic. grahamhgreen Sep 2014 #39
Indeed....Laeth does package it beautifully....But leaves out the ugly parts... KoKo Sep 2014 #6
But you are spouting reality! MohRokTah Sep 2014 #9
Essential liberalism, as I have often argued. Laelth Sep 2014 #10
Very well said! MohRokTah Sep 2014 #11
Quite true. Laelth Sep 2014 #28
There is no doubt that mistakes were made. MohRokTah Sep 2014 #29
Agreed. Quite fully. n/t Laelth Sep 2014 #30
Damn, Laelth, this is perfect: riqster Sep 2014 #16
Thanks. n/t Laelth Sep 2014 #27
How well do you think you precieve reality? ZombieHorde Sep 2014 #46
Interesting question. Laelth Sep 2014 #50
I really like your version of liberalism. nt ZombieHorde Sep 2014 #57
Me too. Thanks. n/t Laelth Sep 2014 #58
well worth the long read. kick. Sheri Sep 2014 #13
Thanks for the kind words. n/t Laelth Sep 2014 #34
Excellent, Laelth. brer cat Sep 2014 #14
This is a delicate and complicated matter. Laelth Sep 2014 #15
Humans have been killing each other over resources since the beginning of time. Doesn't make it liberal_at_heart Sep 2014 #17
No. It doesn't. Laelth Sep 2014 #35
No, this is just another aspect of the clash of cultures. randome Sep 2014 #18
Interesting perspective. Laelth Sep 2014 #36
Uh-huh. randome Sep 2014 #48
Atrocities? Laelth Sep 2014 #55
This starts out looking informative and ends up saying absolutely nothing of consequence Maven Sep 2014 #19
In all fairness, the post isn't self-contradictory. Laelth Sep 2014 #20
Not much unless it is your family being bombed. JEB Sep 2014 #43
Violence is STILL not the way. RoccoR5955 Sep 2014 #23
It's about politics and economics. Laelth Sep 2014 #51
Like I said RoccoR5955 Sep 2014 #53
I am open to any program you have in mind ... Laelth Sep 2014 #54
UnRec bvar22 Sep 2014 #25
I'd love to hear about the "other options" you have in mind. Laelth Sep 2014 #52
You did not provide any links for the gas going from the Kurds to Europe. former9thward Sep 2014 #31
The information you seek can be found from the links below. Laelth Sep 2014 #32
Europe uses 21,000,000 barrels of oil a day. former9thward Sep 2014 #33
The post is thoughtful and locks Sep 2014 #37
The fuck? For a fraction of the cost of war(s), we could be up and running on renewable energy. grahamhgreen Sep 2014 #38
The problem for oil would be if ISIS threatened the oil production areas in southern Iraq, amandabeech Sep 2014 #40
I have great respect for you, but this post is mostly horseshit hueymahl Sep 2014 #41
Cross-post. Laelth Sep 2014 #42
Kick their ass and take their gas! J_J_ Sep 2014 #44
I think you mean Phil and Wendy Gramm, right? Bongo Prophet Sep 2014 #59
Yes, basically true. kentuck Sep 2014 #45
We need more war to win elections? ZombieHorde Sep 2014 #47
I think Laelth is trying too hard to be subtle and sarcastic. randome Sep 2014 #49
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