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beac

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16. He had a chance to stand up and prevent that war and instead he chose his position and career.

Reply to SCantiGOP (Reply #13)

Sun May 27, 2012, 09:45 PM

May 2012

And he's never truly apologized for it either.

I'm afraid that will always taint that quote for me. It's a horrible reminder of the selfishness and hypocrisy of which man is capable.

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Wrenching... n/t hlthe2b May 2012 #2

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And yet, he helped lie us into a 100% unnecessary war. beac May 2012 #9

I know he's not popular here SCantiGOP May 2012 #13

He had a chance to stand up and prevent that war and instead he chose his position and career. beac May 2012 #16

You can read Jimmy Regan's story here TomClash May 2012 #8

"Where have all the flowers gone?...." lastlib May 2012 #11

I Remember That... WillyT May 2012 #12

There are no words that can do this photo justice. tallahasseedem May 2012 #14

so what will it be tomorrow? fascisthunter May 2012 #15