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daleanime

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3. Amen.

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Thu Feb 7, 2013, 03:11 PM

Feb 2013

I can't believe that its come to this.

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I am not a Democrat. I am a democrat. I oppose drone strikes. [View all] white_wolf Feb 2013 OP

I am a Democrat, a liberal Democrat and I sure as hell Autumn Feb 2013 #1

Then I'm glad to stand with you on this issue. white_wolf Feb 2013 #2

When I was young I thought of America as the land of the free and the home of the brave. Autumn Feb 2013 #7

And even when you were young, you were wrong... Sekhmets Daughter Feb 2013 #28

Oh yes I was, but young kids in school were fed this nonsense. Autumn Feb 2013 #33

Ah-ha... Sekhmets Daughter Feb 2013 #37

Oh yes, under the desk, cowering in the hallway. Autumn Feb 2013 #41

Our history is tragic on so many levels. Sekhmets Daughter Feb 2013 #46

I'm with you on this. Apophis Feb 2013 #11

Amen. daleanime Feb 2013 #3

I think the Patriot Act was the first step. white_wolf Feb 2013 #4

I think of it as the first slip... daleanime Feb 2013 #9

I don't know enough to have a strong opinion. Whisp Feb 2013 #5

Let us assume Obama is the best person for the job and that he won't abuse his power. white_wolf Feb 2013 #6

Obama will be gone in four years. This will linger on. Autumn Feb 2013 #8

Is there another way to take out threats without using drones Whisp Feb 2013 #15

Perhaps I wasn't clear on my post. I posted my opposition of the use of drones on US Autumn Feb 2013 #19

drone strikes are counter-productive-- NoMoreWarNow Feb 2013 #47

that's a fair point. Whisp Feb 2013 #12

I am a Democrat, by party. I am a socialist by philosophy and inclination. MineralMan Feb 2013 #10

Good post. white_wolf Feb 2013 #13

Thanks. It's how I feel. MineralMan Feb 2013 #14

The Pentagon is out of control. And always remember what Smedley Butler said, because it's true. Gregorian Feb 2013 #16

I'm with you. I'm a human being, a member of the human race Catherina Feb 2013 #17

"royal decree" isn't too far from the truth. white_wolf Feb 2013 #18

I am with you 100% zeemike Feb 2013 #20

"The power of the Executive to cast a man into prison without formulating any charge known to the Dollface Feb 2013 #21

That's how King George III did it, ask Thomas Jefferson or Paine. xtraxritical Feb 2013 #39

The President has taken on Kingly Powers. fasttense Feb 2013 #22

If you're "democratic", recognize that 83% of Americans approve of Obama’s drone policy ConservativeDemocrat Feb 2013 #23

You forgot your sarcasm thingy... ReRe Feb 2013 #26

Now you've done it. He's going to have to go back to D democrat. Buzz Clik Feb 2013 #27

Majority approval is irrelevant Bradical79 Feb 2013 #29

+100. nt. OldDem2012 Feb 2013 #30

You do realize those polls are notoriously easy to manipulate , right? white_wolf Feb 2013 #34

What's your point? 90% of the Germans approved of everything Hitler did too. Catherina Feb 2013 #35

Wow. Yet another comparison of the President to Hitler?? Really?? nt. OldDem2012 Feb 2013 #44

I don't think you got that right DisgustipatedinCA Feb 2013 #49

Oh, I think I read it correctly the first time. If I'm wrong, then please allow.... OldDem2012 Feb 2013 #51

I'll leave it alone, if that's what you'd like DisgustipatedinCA Feb 2013 #53

It sure wouldn't feel like it CheapShotArtist Feb 2013 #55

I am with you 100% ReRe Feb 2013 #24

Thank you White_Wolf!!!! SylviaD Feb 2013 #25

"Opposed to drone strikes." Hells bells! That is hardly an earth shattering declaration. Buzz Clik Feb 2013 #31

+100. nt. OldDem2012 Feb 2013 #50

Yup Yup FiggyJay Feb 2013 #32

I dunno could make for some great campaign ads Kalidurga Feb 2013 #36

Shouldn't we be equally outraged if they are used on non US citizens? white_wolf Feb 2013 #40

I am torn. Kalidurga Feb 2013 #42

Also, before there were drones special forces had no trouble with "renditions". We can't capture xtraxritical Feb 2013 #43

Clearly there are glitches in the war on terrorism... Kalidurga Feb 2013 #48

I have to agree. xtraxritical Feb 2013 #54

Absolutely agree strange7 Feb 2013 #38

I'm also a democrat who opposes drone strikes. unapatriciated Feb 2013 #45

I did more then take a stand. Arctic Dave Feb 2013 #52