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heckles65

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2. Yes, but one difference?

Reply to L. Coyote (Original post)

Thu Mar 17, 2022, 10:32 PM

Mar 2022

When I protested the war on the steps of the West Virginia state capitol, I didn't have to worry about some FBI thugs leaping out of a van and hauling me away.

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Russia's War Echoes U.S. Invasion Of Iraq [View all] L. Coyote Mar 2022 OP

Very reminiscent! n/t RKP5637 Mar 2022 #1

Yes, but one difference? heckles65 Mar 2022 #2

Saddam wasn't an anti-corruption liberal in a democratic society, he purged minorities. L. Coyote Mar 2022 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author heckles65 Mar 2022 #3

In one case a democratic republic is invaded. In the other, an authoritarian regime. Big diff imho FreepFryer Mar 2022 #5