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kpete
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Wed Aug-31-11 09:58 PM Original message |
WikiLeaks: Iraqi children in U.S. raid shot in head, U.N. says |
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patrice
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Wed Aug-31-11 10:11 PM Response to Original message |
1. . |
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OKDem08
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Thu Sep-01-11 01:31 AM Response to Reply #1 |
20. a 5 month old handcuffed? |
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patrice
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Thu Sep-01-11 08:59 AM Response to Reply #20 |
45. sorry, I just can't handle this . . . . |
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tabasco
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Wed Aug-31-11 10:12 PM Response to Original message |
2. Bullshit accusation |
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kpete
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Wed Aug-31-11 10:13 PM Response to Reply #2 |
3. read the cable: |
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stevenleser
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Thu Sep-01-11 08:40 AM Response to Reply #3 |
42. Link here and in the OP does not work. n/t |
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tabasco
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Thu Sep-01-11 10:03 PM Response to Reply #3 |
103. You mean the cable that contains an accusation by a UN employee |
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joshcryer
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Wed Aug-31-11 10:14 PM Response to Reply #2 |
4. +1, nice catch. |
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EFerrari
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Wed Aug-31-11 10:17 PM Response to Reply #2 |
5. Read it. |
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tabasco
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Thu Sep-01-11 10:01 PM Response to Reply #5 |
102. The person who wrote that wasn't even there |
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Enrique
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Wed Aug-31-11 10:31 PM Response to Reply #2 |
7. what does that basic background information make this a bullshit accusation? |
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tabasco
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Thu Sep-01-11 10:14 PM Response to Reply #7 |
105. Exculpates the US from what? |
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Enrique
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Fri Sep-02-11 09:02 AM Response to Reply #105 |
113. of course he wasn't there, that is an incredibly obtuse point |
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No Elephants
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Thu Sep-01-11 12:16 AM Response to Reply #2 |
11. You're saying Iraq was not descending into chaos in 2006? On what do you base that? |
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McCamy Taylor
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Thu Sep-01-11 03:59 AM Response to Reply #11 |
25. WTF does chaos or not have to do with the execution style slaying of children? |
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Thu Sep-01-11 05:11 AM Response to Reply #2 |
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JDPriestly
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Thu Sep-01-11 12:09 PM Response to Reply #2 |
59. tabasco, I tend to think you may be right. |
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intheflow
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Thu Sep-01-11 12:43 PM Response to Reply #59 |
68. Not necessarily. |
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liberation
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Thu Sep-01-11 05:13 PM Response to Reply #59 |
85. Obviously a furigner did this |
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newspeak
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Thu Sep-01-11 09:37 PM Response to Reply #59 |
100. remember the Phoenix project in Vietnam? |
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ZombieHorde
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Wed Aug-31-11 10:19 PM Response to Original message |
6. ... |
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MilesColtrane
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Wed Aug-31-11 10:32 PM Response to Original message |
8. The cable provides evidence that the UN was investigating whether this happened. |
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defendandprotect
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Thu Sep-01-11 01:47 AM Response to Reply #8 |
22. Nah -- they handcuffed themselves and then shot themselves in the head ... !!! |
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fascisthunter
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Thu Sep-01-11 11:11 AM Response to Reply #22 |
54. amazing but I am not surprised |
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liberation
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Thu Sep-01-11 05:17 PM Response to Reply #54 |
86. Either we have gone waaaay down the rabbit hole |
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fascisthunter
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Thu Sep-01-11 05:39 PM Response to Reply #86 |
89. and there is the problem |
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defendandprotect
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Fri Sep-02-11 12:09 AM Response to Reply #86 |
111. At some point they have to begin to realize that the violence they support can be turned on them.... |
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JDPriestly
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Thu Sep-01-11 12:10 PM Response to Reply #22 |
60. What made them think that Americans did it? |
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jwirr
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Thu Sep-01-11 12:21 PM Response to Reply #60 |
62. I agree that there needs to be more information here. However to |
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DesertDiamond
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Thu Sep-01-11 01:17 PM Response to Reply #62 |
76. Spot on, jwirr. No matter who did it, ultimately it says: End all wars!!! |
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JDPriestly
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Thu Sep-01-11 03:36 PM Response to Reply #62 |
81. How do they know that American soldiers did this? |
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liberation
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Thu Sep-01-11 05:20 PM Response to Reply #81 |
87. Yeah, the real victims in all this are the American soldiers having to bear the doubt |
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jwirr
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Fri Sep-02-11 01:04 PM Response to Reply #81 |
114. I do not know and my point is that whoever did it - this is WHY we |
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RaleighNCDUer
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Thu Sep-01-11 06:10 PM Response to Reply #60 |
93. Handcuffs, for one thing. |
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dotymed
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Thu Sep-01-11 07:24 AM Response to Reply #8 |
33. IF this true, those bastards and their bosses should be |
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AikidoSoul
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Thu Sep-01-11 08:32 AM Response to Reply #33 |
39. "My main problem is the lack of blood. Head shots are very bloody." |
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jwirr
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Thu Sep-01-11 12:21 PM Response to Reply #39 |
63. I wondered about that also. |
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Robb
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Thu Sep-01-11 05:10 PM Response to Reply #63 |
84. Look at the blankets. That's how you carry a body when you didn't get up planning to.. |
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MilesColtrane
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Thu Sep-01-11 10:16 AM Response to Reply #33 |
52. "if this is true..." |
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moodforaday
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Thu Sep-01-11 07:52 PM Response to Reply #52 |
97. "Atrocities happen on both sides" - oh yeah? |
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MilesColtrane
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Thu Sep-01-11 10:25 PM Response to Reply #97 |
108. . |
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1monster
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Thu Sep-01-11 01:49 PM Response to Reply #33 |
77. Agreed. My first action on reading that they had been shot in t he head was to look again and |
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RaleighNCDUer
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Thu Sep-01-11 06:18 PM Response to Reply #33 |
94. Head shots often have little to no blood at the entry point. |
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earcandle
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Wed Aug-31-11 11:04 PM Response to Original message |
9. We should ask our children who were there as well. Start collecting video statements. |
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annm4peace
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Wed Aug-31-11 11:05 PM Response to Original message |
10. why do you think more Veterans are commiting suicide than dying in combat ? |
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tblue
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Thu Sep-01-11 12:56 AM Response to Reply #10 |
18. I could just start bawling. |
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polly7
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Fri Sep-02-11 03:36 PM Response to Reply #18 |
115. Not a thing. They had a ruler who had nationalized Iraq's oil and |
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defendandprotect
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Thu Sep-01-11 01:50 AM Response to Reply #10 |
23. Thanks for the info --- |
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dotymed
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Thu Sep-01-11 07:32 AM Response to Reply #10 |
35. I have a son-in-law who came back from multiple deployments |
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annm4peace
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Thu Sep-01-11 11:37 PM Response to Reply #35 |
110. Please call Iraq Veterans Against the War |
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zeemike
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Thu Sep-01-11 08:35 AM Response to Reply #10 |
41. The problem is that the ones held up as good soldiers |
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OnyxCollie
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Thu Sep-01-11 12:17 AM Response to Original message |
12. K&R. nt |
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Horse with no Name
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Thu Sep-01-11 12:19 AM Response to Original message |
13. Spreading democracy far and wide isn't as attractive as it initially sounds. n/t |
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Bryn
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Thu Sep-01-11 12:25 AM Response to Original message |
14. I am speechless |
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TBF
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Thu Sep-01-11 08:35 AM Response to Reply #14 |
40. Along with the current war-mongering administration (and apologists). nt |
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LuvNewcastle
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Thu Sep-01-11 12:33 AM Response to Original message |
15. I can't say I'm all that surprised, |
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Hissyspit
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Thu Sep-01-11 12:49 AM Response to Original message |
16. Here's my GD thread on this from yesterday. Good write-up on it: |
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AtheistCrusader
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Thu Sep-01-11 12:49 AM Response to Original message |
17. I have a distinct urge to wash my hands... |
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ZombieHorde
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Thu Sep-01-11 01:04 AM Response to Original message |
19. We should leave immediately. Just pack up and go. |
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defendandprotect
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Thu Sep-01-11 01:41 AM Response to Original message |
21. How frightened are our troops that children under age of 5 are a threat to them ... ? |
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DeSwiss
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Thu Sep-01-11 03:03 AM Response to Original message |
24. ''Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.'' - K&R n/t |
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SmileyRose
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Thu Sep-01-11 05:52 AM Response to Original message |
27. I'm unwilling to just assume our soldiers handcuffed and executed 5 yr olds. |
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dgibby
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Thu Sep-01-11 06:45 AM Response to Reply #27 |
29. They use plastic ties, not the traditional handcuffs you're |
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trud
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Thu Sep-01-11 08:21 AM Response to Reply #27 |
38. SmileyRose |
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stevenleser
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Thu Sep-01-11 12:28 PM Response to Reply #38 |
65. One word for you. And? |
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sabrina 1
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Thu Sep-01-11 02:47 PM Response to Reply #65 |
79. This would not be the only atrocity committed. Remember the 'Kill |
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liberation
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Thu Sep-01-11 05:22 PM Response to Reply #65 |
88. Wow |
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Alcibiades
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Thu Sep-01-11 09:13 AM Response to Reply #27 |
48. No one's asking you to assume anything |
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Ignis
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Thu Sep-01-11 12:33 PM Response to Reply #48 |
67. Well said. Sadly, those who need to hear it most are willfully deaf. |
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Alcibiades
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Thu Sep-01-11 01:12 PM Response to Reply #67 |
75. Folks need to Google "The Milgram Experiment" |
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stevenleser
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Thu Sep-01-11 01:03 PM Response to Reply #48 |
74. You are mischaracterizing what currently exists as "evidence." and it certainly is not a trial |
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RaleighNCDUer
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Thu Sep-01-11 06:27 PM Response to Reply #74 |
95. Well, now, that's the whole point of this, isn't it? |
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Alcibiades
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Thu Sep-01-11 10:16 PM Response to Reply #74 |
106. I agree with you on the trial |
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tcaudilllg
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Thu Sep-01-11 12:18 PM Response to Reply #27 |
61. Fortunately not everyone is naive as you. |
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stevenleser
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Thu Sep-01-11 12:30 PM Response to Reply #61 |
66. Fortunately not everyone assumes guilt before all the evidence is in like you. n/t |
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KansDem
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Thu Sep-01-11 12:47 PM Response to Reply #66 |
69. "Evidence?" |
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stevenleser
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Thu Sep-01-11 12:49 PM Response to Reply #69 |
70. Ah, so things like the Constitution and Due Process are just quaint ideas to you then? |
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Alcibiades
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Thu Sep-01-11 10:25 PM Response to Reply #70 |
107. Let's see some due process, then |
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polly7
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Thu Sep-01-11 05:40 PM Response to Reply #27 |
90. Afghan civilians, 2009 - "7 of the children had been handcuffed prior to being shot" |
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Vinca
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Thu Sep-01-11 06:45 AM Response to Original message |
28. I think I'm going to vomit. Horrible. Absolutely horrible. |
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bread_and_roses
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Thu Sep-01-11 06:46 AM Response to Original message |
30. I remember reading about this at the time - there were questions |
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orbitalman
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Thu Sep-01-11 06:54 AM Response to Original message |
31. How long.... |
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TatonkaJames
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Thu Sep-01-11 07:11 AM Response to Original message |
32. My Lai |
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newspeak
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Thu Sep-01-11 10:09 PM Response to Reply #32 |
104. yes, My Lai |
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Bragi
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Thu Sep-01-11 07:25 AM Response to Original message |
34. Thank you Wikileaks for again exposing U.S war crimes |
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paparush
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Thu Sep-01-11 07:34 AM Response to Original message |
36. This stuff is going to trickle out in the coming decades. |
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OwnedByFerrets
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Thu Sep-01-11 07:49 AM Response to Original message |
37. And the war criminals walk the streets with impunity |
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stevenleser
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Thu Sep-01-11 08:43 AM Response to Original message |
43. An investigation is needed. It's that simple. This should be cleared up one way or the other. |
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Captain Lee
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Thu Sep-01-11 08:56 AM Response to Original message |
44. I call bullshit |
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truth2power
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Thu Sep-01-11 09:48 AM Response to Reply #44 |
51. Do you remember the so-called "collateral damage" video that was released |
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Tempest
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Thu Sep-01-11 12:54 PM Response to Reply #44 |
71. I call bullshit on your post |
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Muskypundit
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Thu Sep-01-11 10:25 PM Response to Reply #44 |
109. Ive had my tours there too brother. |
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kickysnana
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Thu Sep-01-11 09:00 AM Response to Original message |
46. Please let these people not die and vain and let this change our hearts and minds. n/t |
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Yon_Yonson
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Thu Sep-01-11 09:12 AM Response to Original message |
47. Simple inexcusable and an acceptable behavior in warfare |
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joeybee12
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Thu Sep-01-11 09:14 AM Response to Original message |
49. Jesus Fuckgin Christ People! There are some here trying to DEFEND THIS!!! |
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fascisthunter
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Thu Sep-01-11 11:08 AM Response to Reply #49 |
53. these people are a reason our government/military does this shit |
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krabigirl
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Thu Sep-01-11 11:20 AM Response to Reply #49 |
56. Yep. There is a segment of people in this country that are very sick. |
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stevenleser
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Thu Sep-01-11 12:26 PM Response to Reply #49 |
64. I dont see anyone defending it at all. I see some people not believing it and I see others like me |
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lumberjack_jeff
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Thu Sep-01-11 02:36 PM Response to Reply #49 |
78. There's a big gap between defending something and questioning it's truth. n/t |
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socialindependocrat
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Thu Sep-01-11 09:22 AM Response to Original message |
50. I say it's propaganda.. |
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OKDem08
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Fri Sep-02-11 02:36 AM Response to Reply #50 |
112. I wondered that myself also. The story/cable indicated that a |
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fascisthunter
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Thu Sep-01-11 11:13 AM Response to Original message |
55. there have been many atrocities for me to believe this |
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marasinghe
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Thu Sep-01-11 07:42 PM Response to Reply #55 |
96. same here. some deniers wishful; others willful. pack mentality at work. n/t |
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go west young man
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Thu Sep-01-11 11:20 AM Response to Original message |
57. More info here: |
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krabigirl
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Thu Sep-01-11 11:21 AM Response to Original message |
58. :( And it is just one incident, Imagine what else goes on there. |
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deadinsider
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Thu Sep-01-11 12:55 PM Response to Original message |
72. Now imagine what is happening in Libya... |
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Dont call me Shirley
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Thu Sep-01-11 01:02 PM Response to Original message |
73. These young soldiers are being used by the oligarchs to commit genocide. SOLUTION: DON'T JOIN! |
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polly7
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Thu Sep-01-11 03:23 PM Response to Original message |
80. We've been reading about and hearing testimony of innocents being |
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Butch350
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Thu Sep-01-11 03:56 PM Response to Original message |
82. I can't believe an american soldier would execute women and children.!? |
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Hawkowl
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Thu Sep-01-11 04:05 PM Response to Original message |
83. Thank a soldier for your freedom!! |
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gtar100
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Thu Sep-01-11 06:01 PM Response to Reply #83 |
92. I was thinking the same thing. |
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WillyT
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Thu Sep-01-11 05:51 PM Response to Original message |
91. fuck... |
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Bo
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Thu Sep-01-11 08:11 PM Response to Original message |
98. Iraq war = secret bombing of Cambodia |
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Odin2005
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Thu Sep-01-11 09:35 PM Response to Original message |
99. OMG! |
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jimlup
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Thu Sep-01-11 09:59 PM Response to Original message |
101. God damn this crap! |
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BNJMN
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Sun Sep-04-11 04:31 AM Response to Original message |
116. DID ANYONE HERE READ THAT THE INSURANCE FILES PASSWORD WAS RELEASED??? |
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