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xchrom

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2. my own feeling is that americans will change when they finally see war

Reply to unhappycamper (Original post)

Sun May 6, 2012, 06:59 AM

May 2012

as a business -- a business that does not benefit them.
but does benefit a very few.

they have to own up to the fact that they are being taken for a ride -- with the star spangled banner playing in the background.

sorry if i sound bitter.

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Remember! [View all] unhappycamper May 2012 OP

war is it's own industry. and highly profitable. the answer to your question is piratefish08 May 2012 #1

my own feeling is that americans will change when they finally see war xchrom May 2012 #2

When we wake up and smell the Ike MannyGoldstein May 2012 #3

I remember like it was yesterday democrank May 2012 #4

When we put a stop to career politicians we might obxhead May 2012 #5

I agree but... Honest_Abe May 2012 #6

The politicians most controlled by money (bought) are typically career politicians obxhead May 2012 #8

when americans stop believe in fairey tales. KG May 2012 #7

It is called fear. nevergiveup May 2012 #9

Couldn't forget if I tried - TBF May 2012 #10

War Inc. are us. War is an extension of a capitalist society. geckosfeet May 2012 #11

War is an extension of a capitalist society. AlbertCat May 2012 #12

Ok. War is an extension of human behavior. geckosfeet May 2012 #13

Heartbreaking. Many thank yous for your continuing efforts in promoting peace. dmr May 2012 #14

Thanks. I've been on a bit aof a break. n/t unhappycamper May 2012 #15

Just how many damn more is the question! Endless war and imprisonment are lonestarnot May 2012 #16