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14. In most other cultures, this is what war is like. This is why it's best not to have war.

Thu Aug 2, 2012, 08:36 PM

Aug 2012

That said, it's also best not to have dictators (regardless of their perceived benevolency).

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Syrian Rebels Risk Losing Moral High Ground To Assad As Video Shows Summary Executions [View all] Purveyor Aug 2012 OP

Good to know Obama is supporting these savages. SIIHPAPP87 Aug 2012 #1

Oy. WilliamPitt Aug 2012 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author SunsetDreams Aug 2012 #4

same as it ever was.. frylock Aug 2012 #6

Sound familiar? woo me with science Aug 2012 #7

"Risk"? n/t Igel Aug 2012 #8

Civilization or barbarism. That is the choice Syria must make. David__77 Aug 2012 #9

Not exactly uncommon for revolutions Bradical79 Aug 2012 #10

Call me heartless Vietnameravet Aug 2012 #11

Yep, it's a war. tabasco Aug 2012 #13

The rebels are Islamists, no credibility to begin with. Systematicexposure Aug 2012 #15