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ForgoTheConsequence

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103. Even if your family was collateral damage?

Sun Apr 20, 2014, 01:53 PM

Apr 2014

At least you're consistent in your nutbaggery.

Never thought I would see support for the extrajudicial killing of Americans on a progressive message board.

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US Drone Obliterates Civilians in Yemen [View all] Rumold Apr 2014 OP

whose orders did you say? oh we all know whose nt msongs Apr 2014 #1

It would be good for Yemen to show some concern for other innocents too seveneyes Apr 2014 #2

Sounds like we're killing them to help them. Ed Suspicious Apr 2014 #4

Don't worry, we'll bomb them into accepting gay rights. ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2014 #6

The end justifies the means. zeemike Apr 2014 #9

+1 Fearless Apr 2014 #36

more like might makes right rafeh1 Apr 2014 #144

Yes, it's not a black-and-white issue, is it? Some people want only to focus on one thing. uhnope Apr 2014 #10

So convenient to qoute an article that you can no longer link to - eh? mazzarro Apr 2014 #74

do you seriously doubt the possibility of what I said uhnope Apr 2014 #77

You dont believe those things happen regularly in those regions?? How many links you want? 7962 Apr 2014 #115

How about just one link that reflects something happening in Yemen. The Stranger Apr 2014 #154

here, let me google that for you uhnope Apr 2014 #156

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2014 #160

You miss the point completely uhnope Apr 2014 #161

Post removed Post removed Apr 2014 #158

Yeah, and the Vietnamese people really appreciated our napalming them. The Stranger Apr 2014 #153

LOL. and a gun is the equivalent of a nuclear bomb. uhnope Apr 2014 #155

Why are the defenders of killing innocent civilians first in line to thump on about gay rights? Scootaloo Apr 2014 #11

+1,000,000 cpwm17 Apr 2014 #110

you have it backwards. Why are opponents of the drone strikes the first in line uhnope Apr 2014 #169

You think murdering civilians in Yemen makes the Taliban think twice about gay rights? Scootaloo Apr 2014 #170

How many girls can a dead Taliban terrorist stone to death? uhnope Apr 2014 #171

How many girls can a drone missile kill? Scootaloo Apr 2014 #172

project much? uhnope Apr 2014 #174

"the war against the targeted killing of innocents" Rumold Apr 2014 #14

is it treasonous that I hope the drones are somehow shot down from the sky? Ed Suspicious Apr 2014 #3

Not treasonous. christx30 Apr 2014 #195

From what I understand, the drone operators think Dragonfli Apr 2014 #5

We're all guilty. ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2014 #7

My mother drunk or sober. L0oniX Apr 2014 #70

Unacceptable. Unhelpful. Unforgiveable. n/t DirkGently Apr 2014 #8

Courageous? Supersedeas Apr 2014 #194

"Courageous" drone strikes? Probably not. DirkGently Apr 2014 #196

I'm pretty sure that they had darker skin than I do MannyGoldstein Apr 2014 #12

Though it may be difficult for many to understand, the targets are not civilians but are soldiers Thinkingabout Apr 2014 #13

I cant believe that a Democrat would say that. Rationalizing the murder of innocent civilians rhett o rick Apr 2014 #15

Actually he's perfectly in line CFLDem Apr 2014 #72

The problem with your post is that... bvar22 Apr 2014 #79

We can condemn all we want. CFLDem Apr 2014 #86

I can not believe you do not understand terrorism. How are your rationalizing the killing of 3000 Thinkingabout Apr 2014 #78

It looks like you dont understand "terrorism". rhett o rick Apr 2014 #98

What have I EVER posted which indicates I do not understand what terrorism consist? Thinkingabout Apr 2014 #121

Ok I will give it another try. rhett o rick Apr 2014 #176

Drones serves a purpose in which foot soldiers or special teams used to do. Thinkingabout Apr 2014 #178

I do not think that word means what you think it means. uhnope Apr 2014 #168

It doesnt matter what the intent is. The drones striking and killing people without warning is rhett o rick Apr 2014 #177

Produce the international law. Thinkingabout Apr 2014 #179

Some how I doubt it would do any good. nm rhett o rick Apr 2014 #182

your lack of critical thinking skills terrifies me. So you're a terrorist? uhnope Apr 2014 #180

I dont need this. Go away. nm rhett o rick Apr 2014 #181

I agree with you. Hiding amongst civilians is a staple for these people. 7962 Apr 2014 #116

The governments involved allow the drone strikes, so it's not "terrorism". uhnope Apr 2014 #162

Ok let's stick to the facts. It's a fact that government authorization is not included in the rhett o rick Apr 2014 #163

I do not think that word means what you think it means. uhnope Apr 2014 #164

Basically, Terrorism is using violence to intimidate. Please reread post #98. rhett o rick Apr 2014 #166

This message was self-deleted by its author rhett o rick Apr 2014 #165

though it may be difficult for YOU to understand ... Rumold Apr 2014 #16

These terrorist are not civilians, they are part of a organized terrorist group, they have signed on Thinkingabout Apr 2014 #80

Its not entirely indiscriminate creeksneakers2 Apr 2014 #84

You would be amazed how many people around here seem to think WatermelonRat Apr 2014 #173

Fucking hell. ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2014 #17

It may have not been my child involved in the 9/11 attacks but can you promise it will not Thinkingabout Apr 2014 #81

It may be your child that's killed by a right wing neo nazi. ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2014 #90

Terrorist are terrorist, it doesn't matter who they are, it could be your spouse. What is your plan Thinkingabout Apr 2014 #92

I don't live my life in fear. ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2014 #94

Do you think all spouses who kill their spouse is brown? You are drawing conclusions which Thinkingabout Apr 2014 #95

So you support drone strikes on US soil? ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2014 #99

The answer would be yes, and not limited to any color. Thinkingabout Apr 2014 #102

Even if your family was collateral damage? ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2014 #103

You still do not present your plan to stop the terror attacks, if you don't present a plan then Thinkingabout Apr 2014 #105

"Until we have a better plan killing civilians is ok." ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2014 #108

If had an intelligent plan you would have presented it. Yes, I know what it takes to win Thinkingabout Apr 2014 #112

Comparing dead people to football points? ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2014 #127

There is such a thing as state terrorism. cabrona Apr 2014 #104

It's ok to kill innocent people..... ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2014 #109

Was there any collateral damage in the 9/11 events? Thinkingabout Apr 2014 #114

9/11! 9/11! Is that you George? nt roody Apr 2014 #119

I think it's mayor Giuliani. ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2014 #128

Is this your truck? ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2014 #129

A noun, a verb and ... Fumesucker Apr 2014 #130

That's why the doctrine of the double effect doesn't work. cabrona Apr 2014 #131

"But the strikes are carried out with thermobaric weapons that wipe out an entire city block." EX500rider Apr 2014 #197

Yikes! 1000words Apr 2014 #19

^This^ n/t cosmicone Apr 2014 #29

Um, you'd be surprised how smart some of us are. Hissyspit Apr 2014 #46

Likewise, don't tell me my opinion, it works both ways. Thinkingabout Apr 2014 #83

I didn't. Hissyspit Apr 2014 #91

You left off part of your name Lancero Apr 2014 #55

I am thinking about remaining the Democrat I have been all my life. Are you thinking about Thinkingabout Apr 2014 #82

We're playing whack-a-mole ... Martin Eden Apr 2014 #76

What would your policy be? Do you have a plan? Give your plan on halting terrorism Thinkingabout Apr 2014 #85

First, stop creating the next generation of terrorists. Martin Eden Apr 2014 #88

Your answer is to not create more enemies with drone strikes. How many drone strikes occurred Thinkingabout Apr 2014 #89

Your question is based on the false premise that drone strikes is the only misguided policy Martin Eden Apr 2014 #96

You said Thinkingabout Apr 2014 #100

Logical Fallacy Martin Eden Apr 2014 #106

you said it logical fallacy, but no clear plan did you give. Monday Morning quarterback. Thinkingabout Apr 2014 #113

Actually, I was quite clear Martin Eden Apr 2014 #122

Logic again Supersedeas Apr 2014 #148

Sorry, that's a fail. and I call BS. uhnope Apr 2014 #175

You are entitled to your opinion and I am mine.... 4bucksagallon Apr 2014 #18

A life is a life. ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2014 #20

I see I didn't answer your comment. 4bucksagallon Apr 2014 #53

"an American Soldier or Marine is worth more to me than a Yemeni civilian." ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2014 #57

Guess I am because I am collecting my Social Security every month. Is that what you meant? 4bucksagallon Apr 2014 #59

Wow that's some fucked up thinking. GeorgeGist Apr 2014 #62

May your stay here be brief. Nationalists don't belong here. n/t Humanist_Activist Apr 2014 #97

That is highly presumptuous of you. Lasher Apr 2014 #125

How far would you be willing to take that? Should US interests be put ahead of human rights? Humanist_Activist Apr 2014 #132

Known al Qaeda leaders met in Yemen to plan attacks against us. Lasher Apr 2014 #133

That's not impressive, we are much more likely to be killed by my fellow citizens for.... Humanist_Activist Apr 2014 #135

"War on tactics we don't like" Lasher Apr 2014 #136

Drones provide a tactical advantage at what? Ending terrorism or killing terrorists? Humanist_Activist Apr 2014 #137

Do you really need to ask? Lasher Apr 2014 #138

So basically you are advocating for a forever war? Talk about a waste of resources and... Humanist_Activist Apr 2014 #139

tactical advantage of the double tap Rumold Apr 2014 #142

Sorry did not mean for you to have to pick up my slack. 4bucksagallon Apr 2014 #167

a matter of perspective??? loveandlight Apr 2014 #186

Tends to happen when we allow greater weight to one life over another simply due to being born on on LanternWaste Apr 2014 #187

If this is how you measure''success'' I'll put you on IGNORE now and beat the rush. n/t DeSwiss Apr 2014 #21

Please do the less I deal with people that are anti American the better. 4bucksagallon Apr 2014 #23

"anti-american" ? Seriously, you said that. 2banon Apr 2014 #27

Pro humanity isn't anti american. ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2014 #40

Once upon a time right wing memes were unwelcome. JoeyT Apr 2014 #44

This message was self-deleted by its author Hissyspit Apr 2014 #48

So, then, you must agree with everything that our government does cpwm17 Apr 2014 #111

"highly successful attack" Rumold Apr 2014 #24

Perhaps if you, yes YOU, had to deal with Al Qaeda you might, well not you but some..... 4bucksagallon Apr 2014 #25

So what were you banned for originally? n/t geomon666 Apr 2014 #26

Not sure what you are implying I have never been banned. 4bucksagallon Apr 2014 #32

oh , you had to deal with al qaeda, must have been very scary Rumold Apr 2014 #28

LOL, no no more than I am hurting your feelings by expressing my opinion. 4bucksagallon Apr 2014 #34

nothing to do with feelings Rumold Apr 2014 #37

You mean my eagle globe and anchor? 4bucksagallon Apr 2014 #38

i will apologize Rumold Apr 2014 #39

That's ok but I thought everyone recognized the Marine Corps symbol. 4bucksagallon Apr 2014 #45

So tough. ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2014 #42

Thank you, your fake chest puffing is noted. 4bucksagallon Apr 2014 #43

You're the one putting on the act. ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2014 #56

The dream world is thinking that blowing up civilians abroad will make us safer and stronger. grahamhgreen Apr 2014 #33

I love terrorists with stiff necks don't you? Makes them easier to spot always looking up. 4bucksagallon Apr 2014 #50

The trick us to follow the money;) grahamhgreen Apr 2014 #58

Got to protect that Yemen democracy.... think Apr 2014 #31

LOL, no but those particular "terrorists" are terrorists no more. 4bucksagallon Apr 2014 #49

American support of Yemen's right wing dictator is hypocritical at best think Apr 2014 #68

Yes, but your opinion Hissyspit Apr 2014 #47

Bullshit abounds, Hissy. Lasher Apr 2014 #126

War? What war? Martin Eden Apr 2014 #75

If they had some poppies....... DeSwiss Apr 2014 #22

Commondreams is not a credible news source cosmicone Apr 2014 #30

You're not a credible news source, lol. grahamhgreen Apr 2014 #35

If a criminal was hiding in your house...... ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2014 #41

Drones a new way to regulate behavior… polynomial Apr 2014 #51

Killing in the name of. . . Nanjing to Seoul Apr 2014 #52

One of my faves: 1000words Apr 2014 #54

Excellent song! CFLDem Apr 2014 #118

The US has been, and for a while now, the biggest supporter of state terrorism. Lancero Apr 2014 #60

"The US has been, and for a while now, the biggest supporter of state terrorism." EX500rider Apr 2014 #149

Another victory in the war of terror! hooray! Democracyinkind Apr 2014 #61

Murdered in cold blood, and paid for with your tax dollars blkmusclmachine Apr 2014 #63

Worlds largest robot killing machine ever invented. Jesus Malverde Apr 2014 #64

Get those new military awards ready! WinkyDink Apr 2014 #65

The Air Force has a created . . . another_liberal Apr 2014 #66

Someday soon manicmuse1 Apr 2014 #67

These drones must have civilian target sensors... L0oniX Apr 2014 #69

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2014 #71

Machine of Death Card: death by drone. nt Javaman Apr 2014 #73

There is another side to the story and some anti-drone opinions are based on falsehoods uhnope Apr 2014 #87

I think someone didn't get the memo. If they were killed in a drone strike, they're not "civilians" hughee99 Apr 2014 #93

It must be weird to have those things flying overhead. cabrona Apr 2014 #101

Would such not be terrorism if inflicted on Amurikan soil? indepat Apr 2014 #107

By definition, no, since the drones are government controlled. ManiacJoe Apr 2014 #117

If government-controlled, would that, then, be an act of war? indepat Apr 2014 #124

That, or maybe illegal methods of law enforcement. ManiacJoe Apr 2014 #134

It would be a act of war if Yemen, Pakistan and Somalia weren't helping with targeting. EX500rider Apr 2014 #150

Imagine how great the economy would be if the president was truedelphi Apr 2014 #120

These people just don't understand chess Doctor_J Apr 2014 #123

Why do you hate Obama? NealK Apr 2014 #140

... Love is the only weapon ... Rumold Apr 2014 #141

CIA/NSA are still working out the kinks before deploying in the US. -nt pragmatic_dem Apr 2014 #143

I'm sure you're right marions ghost Apr 2014 #147

When will it become OK for China... freebrew Apr 2014 #145

Except the fact that those countries are helping with targeting? (Yemen-Paki-Somali) EX500rider Apr 2014 #151

My choice of countries was out of a hat... freebrew Apr 2014 #157

if those countries request help with terrorists/insurgents which.. EX500rider Apr 2014 #159

Was the US invited to kill the country's citizens? freebrew Apr 2014 #183

Yes we were "invited" to kill terrorists on their soil. EX500rider Apr 2014 #188

Well, I guess that makes it OK, then. freebrew Apr 2014 #190

Well if the actual complaint is the number of civilians accidentally killed.... EX500rider Apr 2014 #191

The 'actual' complaint? freebrew Apr 2014 #192

Except we aren't just attacking any country but ones that want help with Al Queda camps. EX500rider Apr 2014 #193

"If the US is killing people in another nation, that is against international law" EX500rider Apr 2014 #189

This is the most immoral deployment of force marions ghost Apr 2014 #146

I agree with you Nihil Apr 2014 #184

yes marions ghost Apr 2014 #185

Creating terrorists daily by the thousands, tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands. The Stranger Apr 2014 #152