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In reply to the discussion: US Drone Obliterates Civilians in Yemen [View all]Rumold
(69 posts)16. though it may be difficult for YOU to understand ...
many of us understand perfectly well what is being done in our names
the indiscriminate killing of civilians and collective punishment are properly classified as war crimes
but i wouldn't expect you to understand, not a real deep thinker, WTC references and all
News Flash -- Yemenis weren't involved in 911
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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