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white_wolf

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6. I've heard some people say that an Islamic Court would have declared him innocent...

Reply to WingDinger (Original post)

Tue May 8, 2012, 04:33 PM

May 2012

but I don't think so. Even if they wanted to let him go, he had already openly admitted to organizing the attacks so he wouldn't have had a leg to stand on and the Quran is fairly clear on the penalty for murder. So, yeah, Bush fucked up, but really is anyone surprised? It's Bush, I'll be surprised if it turns out he ever did anything right.

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It seems some have confabulated the need to invade Afghanistan. [View all] WingDinger May 2012 OP

The invasion and occupation of Afghanistan and Pakistan was always about electoral politics. Tierra_y_Libertad May 2012 #1

Also about war profiteering by well-connected corporations tblue37 May 2012 #10

Add to that, the Taliban reneged on Pipeline deal after sensing being used/lied to. WingDinger May 2012 #11

In fact, check this out! WingDinger May 2012 #2

People Talk All Kinds Of Smack When They Are Under the Gun, Sir The Magistrate May 2012 #3

No, they dont. When you let up, they talk smack. WingDinger May 2012 #5

Whatever, Sir.... The Magistrate May 2012 #8

How righteous it would have been, to agree to the terms, supply the evidence, and have them renege! WingDinger May 2012 #9

K & R MoreGOPoop May 2012 #4

I've heard some people say that an Islamic Court would have declared him innocent... white_wolf May 2012 #6

Bush was afraid that they didnt respect him, and would make him a laughing stock. WingDinger May 2012 #7

They had a great dream that America would once again be like post WW2. Gregorian May 2012 #12

President Obama has PROVED that the Invasion of Afghanistan was unnecessary. bvar22 May 2012 #13

Drones too. nt bluestate10 May 2012 #14

True, and, the Biden solution, is JUST THAT. WingDinger May 2012 #15