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Township75

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16. Isis is contained and we gave up our liberties to the NSA so we should be fine

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Mon Nov 16, 2015, 11:55 AM

Nov 2015

If anything bad happens then we can point fingers at the NRA and say that they claimed they would stop this too. We got all the scenarios covered.

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ISIS made two videos and said DC is next. [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 OP

Thats extactly what the terrorist wants. Iliyah Nov 2015 #1

Exactly what the terrorist wants Americans to believe, anyway. Orsino Nov 2015 #13

Yes, we should never respond with force when our people are murdered, tabasco Nov 2015 #32

Of all extreme posts to make with NO link! Divernan Nov 2015 #2

It's in LBN, go look for yourself. nt bananas Nov 2015 #3

Islamic State threatens attack on Washington, other countries napkinz Nov 2015 #4

no worries, NSA and HSA got this! KG Nov 2015 #5

"open the proverbial gates of Hell" philosslayer Nov 2015 #6

Invoking of Article 5 by NATO for starters. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #8

Is not France a member of NATO? philosslayer Nov 2015 #10

Troops on the ground... DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #12

So let me get this straight.... philosslayer Nov 2015 #14

They aren't boots on the ground. They are human beings who will be shot at. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #17

Based on your logic... philosslayer Nov 2015 #18

To be candid it is beyond my ken to fashion an effective response to terrorism. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #21

At least the current administration would take the threat seriously RiffRandell Nov 2015 #7

and if the Paris attack is a template MowCowWhoHow III Nov 2015 #9

Liberal? Where do you see that in the "template"? nt jonno99 Nov 2015 #11

See link below philosslayer Nov 2015 #15

Post removed Post removed Nov 2015 #19

Is this a serious post? philosslayer Nov 2015 #20

I guess I was a little too nuanced. This is both a cultural as well as a political struggle. jonno99 Nov 2015 #22

Which is exactly what ISIS wants!!! philosslayer Nov 2015 #23

These people are arch-conservatives. Lizzie Poppet Nov 2015 #26

Agree. And this touches on the "problem" of having a free and open society. Isis will use our jonno99 Nov 2015 #29

Isis is contained and we gave up our liberties to the NSA so we should be fine Township75 Nov 2015 #16

Just a suggestion heard from the parent of a soldier. .. libdem4life Nov 2015 #24

Mentioned in Post#17 DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #25

Yes...thanks...missed it but twice never hurts. libdem4life Nov 2015 #27

Maybe we should surrender now. Bucky Nov 2015 #28

Isis would regret that move if successful Marrah_G Nov 2015 #30

I just do not believe they have the capability. Tipperary Nov 2015 #31

They did in France. All it 840high Nov 2015 #34

Are you thinking glassphalt parking lots? GeorgeGist Nov 2015 #33