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In reply to the discussion: US Drone Obliterates Civilians in Yemen [View all]DirkGently
(12,151 posts)8. Unacceptable. Unhelpful. Unforgiveable. n/t
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Yes, it's not a black-and-white issue, is it? Some people want only to focus on one thing.
uhnope
Apr 2014
#10
You dont believe those things happen regularly in those regions?? How many links you want?
7962
Apr 2014
#115
Why are the defenders of killing innocent civilians first in line to thump on about gay rights?
Scootaloo
Apr 2014
#11
you have it backwards. Why are opponents of the drone strikes the first in line
uhnope
Apr 2014
#169
You think murdering civilians in Yemen makes the Taliban think twice about gay rights?
Scootaloo
Apr 2014
#170
is it treasonous that I hope the drones are somehow shot down from the sky?
Ed Suspicious
Apr 2014
#3
Though it may be difficult for many to understand, the targets are not civilians but are soldiers
Thinkingabout
Apr 2014
#13
I cant believe that a Democrat would say that. Rationalizing the murder of innocent civilians
rhett o rick
Apr 2014
#15
I can not believe you do not understand terrorism. How are your rationalizing the killing of 3000
Thinkingabout
Apr 2014
#78
What have I EVER posted which indicates I do not understand what terrorism consist?
Thinkingabout
Apr 2014
#121
Drones serves a purpose in which foot soldiers or special teams used to do.
Thinkingabout
Apr 2014
#178
It doesnt matter what the intent is. The drones striking and killing people without warning is
rhett o rick
Apr 2014
#177
Ok let's stick to the facts. It's a fact that government authorization is not included in the
rhett o rick
Apr 2014
#163
Basically, Terrorism is using violence to intimidate. Please reread post #98.
rhett o rick
Apr 2014
#166
These terrorist are not civilians, they are part of a organized terrorist group, they have signed on
Thinkingabout
Apr 2014
#80
It may have not been my child involved in the 9/11 attacks but can you promise it will not
Thinkingabout
Apr 2014
#81
Terrorist are terrorist, it doesn't matter who they are, it could be your spouse. What is your plan
Thinkingabout
Apr 2014
#92
Do you think all spouses who kill their spouse is brown? You are drawing conclusions which
Thinkingabout
Apr 2014
#95
You still do not present your plan to stop the terror attacks, if you don't present a plan then
Thinkingabout
Apr 2014
#105
If had an intelligent plan you would have presented it. Yes, I know what it takes to win
Thinkingabout
Apr 2014
#112
"But the strikes are carried out with thermobaric weapons that wipe out an entire city block."
EX500rider
Apr 2014
#197
I am thinking about remaining the Democrat I have been all my life. Are you thinking about
Thinkingabout
Apr 2014
#82
What would your policy be? Do you have a plan? Give your plan on halting terrorism
Thinkingabout
Apr 2014
#85
Your answer is to not create more enemies with drone strikes. How many drone strikes occurred
Thinkingabout
Apr 2014
#89
Your question is based on the false premise that drone strikes is the only misguided policy
Martin Eden
Apr 2014
#96
you said it logical fallacy, but no clear plan did you give. Monday Morning quarterback.
Thinkingabout
Apr 2014
#113
"an American Soldier or Marine is worth more to me than a Yemeni civilian."
ForgoTheConsequence
Apr 2014
#57
Guess I am because I am collecting my Social Security every month. Is that what you meant?
4bucksagallon
Apr 2014
#59
How far would you be willing to take that? Should US interests be put ahead of human rights?
Humanist_Activist
Apr 2014
#132
That's not impressive, we are much more likely to be killed by my fellow citizens for....
Humanist_Activist
Apr 2014
#135
Drones provide a tactical advantage at what? Ending terrorism or killing terrorists?
Humanist_Activist
Apr 2014
#137
So basically you are advocating for a forever war? Talk about a waste of resources and...
Humanist_Activist
Apr 2014
#139
Tends to happen when we allow greater weight to one life over another simply due to being born on on
LanternWaste
Apr 2014
#187
If this is how you measure''success'' I'll put you on IGNORE now and beat the rush. n/t
DeSwiss
Apr 2014
#21
Perhaps if you, yes YOU, had to deal with Al Qaeda you might, well not you but some.....
4bucksagallon
Apr 2014
#25
LOL, no no more than I am hurting your feelings by expressing my opinion.
4bucksagallon
Apr 2014
#34
The dream world is thinking that blowing up civilians abroad will make us safer and stronger.
grahamhgreen
Apr 2014
#33
I love terrorists with stiff necks don't you? Makes them easier to spot always looking up.
4bucksagallon
Apr 2014
#50
The US has been, and for a while now, the biggest supporter of state terrorism.
Lancero
Apr 2014
#60
"The US has been, and for a while now, the biggest supporter of state terrorism."
EX500rider
Apr 2014
#149
There is another side to the story and some anti-drone opinions are based on falsehoods
uhnope
Apr 2014
#87
I think someone didn't get the memo. If they were killed in a drone strike, they're not "civilians"
hughee99
Apr 2014
#93
It would be a act of war if Yemen, Pakistan and Somalia weren't helping with targeting.
EX500rider
Apr 2014
#150
Except the fact that those countries are helping with targeting? (Yemen-Paki-Somali)
EX500rider
Apr 2014
#151
Well if the actual complaint is the number of civilians accidentally killed....
EX500rider
Apr 2014
#191
Except we aren't just attacking any country but ones that want help with Al Queda camps.
EX500rider
Apr 2014
#193
"If the US is killing people in another nation, that is against international law"
EX500rider
Apr 2014
#189
Creating terrorists daily by the thousands, tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands.
The Stranger
Apr 2014
#152