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In reply to the discussion: 'I Count The Bodies And Watch The Funerals' — A Drone Pilot Speaks Out [View all]Bolo Boffin
(23,796 posts)48. I agree, it's the relevant quote. But it doesn't say funeral.
Funerals have bodies present and those bodies are buried. Words mean things. I'm sure the writers and editors of the Guardian know what the word funeral is and how to use it correctly. Since they don't use the word funeral, I'm saying it wasn't a funeral. In fact, the Guardian goes out of its way to avoid using the word.
So, no, you don't get an apology from me. You're making up shit about this based on your biases and you need to stop.
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xchrom
Jun 2012
OP
Private citizens dropping bombs safely from the US, not in uniform, on orders
morningfog
Jun 2012
#7
You can google map your house and get a street level view that's so detailed you can read license
riderinthestorm
Jun 2012
#14
That is so cool! I learn something new on DU every day! Thanks for this
riderinthestorm
Jun 2012
#24
Hey if corporations are people then the companies that make and operate drones should be as well.
Initech
Jun 2012
#23
Assuaging consciences, or the attempt to do so is nice, but not so much for the victims
sabrina 1
Jun 2012
#26
Yes, the aftermaths of the WTC attack and IED attacks on American soldiers are horrific.
Bolo Boffin
Jun 2012
#27
And as such (supporting those fighting us in Afghanistan) they are covered under the AUMF.
Bolo Boffin
Jun 2012
#36
So you're not interested in actually doing something to stop the drone attacks
Bolo Boffin
Jun 2012
#50
The description comes from one of the first war correspondents who was present
sabrina 1
Jun 2012
#33
They can all be verified, but I have no interest in educating you or doing your homework.
morningfog
Jun 2012
#82
More BS. No, I do not "jump in every drone thread and defend the killing of innocents"
Bolo Boffin
Jun 2012
#54
Well, I've been reading about them since the first report of the first drone attack approx eight
sabrina 1
Jun 2012
#73
Shorter Bolo: Don't read what is on the screen, insert own words and end conversation.
sabrina 1
Jun 2012
#80