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In reply to the discussion: I am not a Democrat. I am a democrat. I oppose drone strikes. [View all]Whisp
(24,096 posts)12. that's a fair point.
and it worries me too, and should worry everyone.
I don't know the right answers but if one of these targets, that happens to be a traitor american, does carry out some act of destruction on the US, and it was known he was a prime suspect for such, ... there would and should be a loud cry out about that - like what the Bush admin knew of Bin Laden. If George droned out Osama and prevented 911...
The No. 1 job of the CiC is to protect the people of the U.S. I believe Obama is doing this to the best of his ability.
too complicated for me.
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When I was young I thought of America as the land of the free and the home of the brave.
Autumn
Feb 2013
#7
Let us assume Obama is the best person for the job and that he won't abuse his power.
white_wolf
Feb 2013
#6
Perhaps I wasn't clear on my post. I posted my opposition of the use of drones on US
Autumn
Feb 2013
#19
The Pentagon is out of control. And always remember what Smedley Butler said, because it's true.
Gregorian
Feb 2013
#16
"The power of the Executive to cast a man into prison without formulating any charge known to the
Dollface
Feb 2013
#21
If you're "democratic", recognize that 83% of Americans approve of Obama’s drone policy
ConservativeDemocrat
Feb 2013
#23
Oh, I think I read it correctly the first time. If I'm wrong, then please allow....
OldDem2012
Feb 2013
#51
"Opposed to drone strikes." Hells bells! That is hardly an earth shattering declaration.
Buzz Clik
Feb 2013
#31
Also, before there were drones special forces had no trouble with "renditions". We can't capture
xtraxritical
Feb 2013
#43