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deutsey

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5. Yes, I think they relish the time leading up to and the peak of a wargasm

Reply to darkangel218 (Reply #4)

Mon May 18, 2015, 11:45 AM

May 2015

because during that time they can shout down dissent and criticism with: "Support the troops," or "We have to rally behind the president" (assuming the president is a Republican, of course), or "We're at war!"

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Lindsey Graham says he is running because "the world is falling appart" [View all] darkangel218 May 2015 OP

Lindsey, dear, you are part of the problem. City Lights May 2015 #1

Nononono. The world started falling apart when Obama entered office. DetlefK May 2015 #2

I suppose he hasn't reflected on his role in causing some of the problems? Proud Liberal Dem May 2015 #3

No kidding! darkangel218 May 2015 #4

Yes, I think they relish the time leading up to and the peak of a wargasm deutsey May 2015 #5

I hope he decides to run. pennylane100 May 2015 #6

Too bad Stewart wont be around long enough. darkangel218 May 2015 #7