2016 Postmortem

yellowcanine

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8. Uh no, Trump was praising Saddam for extra-judicial killing.

Wed Jul 6, 2016, 09:04 AM

Jul 2016

“But you know what he did well?” Mr. Trump said. “He killed terrorists. He did that so good. They didn’t read them the rights. They didn’t talk. They were terrorists. It was over.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/06/us/politics/donald-trump-saddam-hussein.html?_r=0

If you don't have a problem with it you should. The fact that invading Iraq was a bad decision doesn't mean we should express admiration of Saddam for being a thug. Opposing the former doesn't mean we have to condone the latter. And by the way, Trump's opposition to the Iraq war appears to be Johnny come lately politically convenient revisionist history. http://www.factcheck.org/2016/02/donald-trump-and-the-iraq-war/ So by buying into Trump's statements you are enabling his dishonesty.

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Sorry, but I don't have a problem with Trump's comments on Saddam Hussein. [View all] Dawgs Jul 2016 OP

Uhhh---Trump isn't saying that. trumad Jul 2016 #1

Here is what he said: Chemisse Jul 2016 #6

Trump wants to handle suspected terrorists the way Saddam did spud_demon Jul 2016 #2

"Iraq is Harvard for terrorism." Dawgs Jul 2016 #19

I don't have a problem with those last 5 words either spud_demon Jul 2016 #72

So you're quote-mining Trump to help make him look good? muriel_volestrangler Jul 2016 #99

We were right Proud Liberal Dem Jul 2016 #3

Trump is a bigger threat to the world than Hussein ever was! MoonRiver Jul 2016 #4

I don't disagree with that. nt Dawgs Jul 2016 #18

I don't disagree with what you are saying, but Tal Vez Jul 2016 #5

President Obama said the Iraq War was a "dumb war" too. CJCRANE Jul 2016 #7

Nothing controversial about this? NCTraveler Jul 2016 #57

Uh no, Trump was praising Saddam for extra-judicial killing. yellowcanine Jul 2016 #8

^^^This!^^^ eom BlueCaliDem Jul 2016 #87

Sept. 11, 2002: Howard Stern asks Trump if he supports invading Iraq. Bluenorthwest Jul 2016 #9

I understand. Trump is a piece of shit. Dawgs Jul 2016 #30

It's a nice turn of phrase PJMcK Jul 2016 #45

We agree. Dawgs Jul 2016 #55

But it does mean he supported the invasion he now says he did not support, which some here are Bluenorthwest Jul 2016 #58

Don't disagree unless you're saying that I claimed that he was always against it. nt Dawgs Jul 2016 #73

what does that make Pakighanistan....Oxford? Gabi Hayes Jul 2016 #94

His point was that WE should torture like Saddam jzodda Jul 2016 #10

Not sure I agree. nt Dawgs Jul 2016 #48

Well good for you. leftofcool Jul 2016 #11

You're a neoliberal. runaway hero Jul 2016 #24

Hey newbie, you don't know anything about me so shut up. leftofcool Jul 2016 #33

I can see it. runaway hero Jul 2016 #35

I am a Democrat and have been for 62 years. leftofcool Jul 2016 #38

LOL runaway hero Jul 2016 #43

Stalker alert! leftofcool Jul 2016 #44

Hillary supported the invansion, so NO CHANCE that they will disagree with it. nt Dawgs Jul 2016 #63

Amen. runaway hero Jul 2016 #74

She did NOT - hence the 2002 AUMF Against Iraq. Jeezus, but I thought self-proclaimed Liberals BlueCaliDem Jul 2016 #86

now you are bringing in facts, nuances, details treestar Jul 2016 #96

Looks like you got your answer. Dawgs Jul 2016 #47

welll I guess if supporting Trump and Sadam Hussein is considered progressive and not supporting DLCWIdem Jul 2016 #64

Who's supporting Trump and Hussein? nt Dawgs Jul 2016 #67

well you and run away hero were DLCWIdem Jul 2016 #79

I have no idea what you're saying. Dawgs Jul 2016 #81

DLCWIdem DemonGoddess Jul 2016 #83

i know I have held my temper about the memes stating Hill supported war DLCWIdem Jul 2016 #91

Thank you! DemonGoddess Jul 2016 #92

This message was self-deleted by its author Dawgs Jul 2016 #75

I figured as much runaway hero Jul 2016 #77

You are a neoliberal. Be proud of what you are. Katashi_itto Jul 2016 #54

I have a BIG problem with him praising a dictator who ruled by terror, for being a great pampango Jul 2016 #12

LOD had a guest who just stated that Sadam sponsorred terroism DLCWIdem Jul 2016 #97

I'm sick of seeing people supporting Trump on DU. MohRokTah Jul 2016 #13

I am sick of it as well. leftofcool Jul 2016 #15

You could say the same about Hillary and the TPP, Keystone, gay marriage, etc. Dawgs Jul 2016 #22

Uh no you could not. leftofcool Jul 2016 #29

Too late. I already did. nt Dawgs Jul 2016 #42

And you're wrong. But you know that. At least, I hope you do. eom BlueCaliDem Jul 2016 #88

FFS. Dawgs Jul 2016 #16

You're right runaway hero Jul 2016 #27

I'm sick of seeing people support the TPP and the Iraq war on DU. nt Dawgs Jul 2016 #65

OFFS MohRokTah Jul 2016 #78

I think it's pretty shitty that you don't have a problem with Trump.... NCTraveler Jul 2016 #14

That's not what I said and you know it. nt Dawgs Jul 2016 #17

Can you post his quote that you.... NCTraveler Jul 2016 #20

Post removed Post removed Jul 2016 #25

Nice deflection. NCTraveler Jul 2016 #32

So, you didn't read the OP? Dawgs Jul 2016 #40

Sure did read the op. Missed the Trump quote you are in support of. NCTraveler Jul 2016 #52

Thanks for finally reading the whole thing. nt Dawgs Jul 2016 #56

I did before my first post. That is clear. NCTraveler Jul 2016 #60

Nowhere in my OP did I suggest that Trump 'calling for torture was virtuous.' . nt Dawgs Jul 2016 #82

"but I don't have a problem with Trump's comments on Saddam Hussein." NCTraveler Jul 2016 #85

He's suggesting that we should use Saddam-like tactics to control terrorism. DanTex Jul 2016 #21

I do to. Dawgs Jul 2016 #28

The Iraq War is skewing the judgement of too many people Renew Deal Jul 2016 #23

Agree. nt Dawgs Jul 2016 #26

He actually supported many terroist groups DLCWIdem Jul 2016 #70

MSNBC JUST HAD A GUEST ON LOD WHICH STAYED SADAM WAS A sponsor of DLCWIdem Jul 2016 #98

Is that the appeal of Trump for those that are seeking "revolution" within the Democratic party? nt LexVegas Jul 2016 #31

None of my comments have anything to do with the "revolution" or the Democratic party. nt Dawgs Jul 2016 #36

Except Trump admired his willingness to judge and sufrommich Jul 2016 #34

I guess the CIA should change its rules then, runaway hero Jul 2016 #37

Both sides are bad,so vote Trump. sufrommich Jul 2016 #46

Vote Hillary runaway hero Jul 2016 #50

Don't disagree. nt Dawgs Jul 2016 #39

Good lord obamanut2012 Jul 2016 #51

Confused, huh? nt Dawgs Jul 2016 #62

Since when was third way neo liberalism/neo conservatism a part of the Democratic Party runaway hero Jul 2016 #41

No one has said any such thing. The OP is praising Trump, who was an advocate for invasion of Bluenorthwest Jul 2016 #66

Weak support. runaway hero Jul 2016 #69

Wrong. I'm not "praising" Trump. Dawgs Jul 2016 #71

No, he was saying he's for extra-judicial imprisonment and killings obamanut2012 Jul 2016 #49

Don't get it, huh? nt Dawgs Jul 2016 #61

So, you just used Trump to have your rant. Whatever. riversedge Jul 2016 #53

Nope. Dawgs Jul 2016 #59

Hard for Trump! Her Sister Jul 2016 #68

I believe the relevant logical fallacy here is "...but Hitler liked dogs" Tarc Jul 2016 #76

Huh? Dawgs Jul 2016 #80

If you can't figure that out... Tarc Jul 2016 #100

Why in hell are you agreeing with Trump? DemonGoddess Jul 2016 #84

I would not have used the word "good" as Trump did. David__77 Jul 2016 #89

Trump fails to realize that Isis is a mutation of the "Elite Republican Guard" The_Casual_Observer Jul 2016 #90

You have your history wrong. tallahasseedem Jul 2016 #93

Trump was for that war treestar Jul 2016 #95

I wouldnt agree with him if he said MFM008 Jul 2016 #101

I understand the point deathrind Jul 2016 #102

Saddam was the terrorist to his own people JI7 Jul 2016 #103