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Sun Feb-25-07 06:23 AM
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| 38. So Is The Military Not Supporting The Troops? |
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Or are they abetted and comforting the "enemy"? Methinks the military has woken up to see who the real enemy is...and it's squatting at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Any scholars here know what it takes to remove a "Commander in Chief" due to incompetence?
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| -US generals ‘will quit’ if Bush orders Iran attack |
133724 |
Feb-24-07 10:34 PM |
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good every single officer in the Pentagon should resign |
NYCALIZ |
Feb-24-07 10:39 PM |
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i was thinking the whole fucking army should walk out! n/t |
orleans |
Feb-25-07 12:05 AM |
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I like that idea.... |
themartyred |
Feb-25-07 06:28 AM |
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I'd like to see the Generals and the military join with the majority of |
frankly_fedup2 |
Feb-25-07 10:49 AM |
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.. |
Blue State Native |
Feb-25-07 07:55 AM |
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They won't because Christian Radicals have seized control of the Army |
Joe Bacon |
Feb-25-07 10:20 AM |
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They R about to drink the ... |
Amonester |
Feb-25-07 11:10 AM |
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My own comment |
Doctor Panacea |
Feb-25-07 06:00 PM |
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The good eggs will be the ones resigning... f-wits left in place... n/t |
bananarepublican |
Feb-25-07 08:48 PM |
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K and R, in honor of Smedley "War Is a Racket" Butler. eom |
Fridays Child |
Feb-24-07 10:40 PM |
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Deleted sub-thread |
Name removed |
Feb-24-07 10:42 PM |
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Hmm, generals think its worth giving up all they spent a career earning but |
caligirl |
Feb-24-07 10:45 PM |
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the weight of rank, is it a marine commandant, an army chief of staff? |
caligirl |
Feb-24-07 10:49 PM |
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This is absolutely the best news I have heard in along time.... |
oldtimecanuk |
Feb-24-07 10:52 PM |
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that's a great reflection, but there will always be folks who step up |
bigtree |
Feb-24-07 10:55 PM |
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I doubt it will matter... |
proReality |
Feb-24-07 10:56 PM |
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Well then there needs to be a Psychological Annalysis of the people in the WH... |
oldtimecanuk |
Feb-24-07 11:02 PM |
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They need to pee in a cup also |
postulater |
Feb-25-07 07:09 AM |
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Excellent suggestion, seriously. |
tinfoilinfor2005 |
Feb-25-07 01:37 PM |
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Exactly, They Will Just Replace Them By Promoting Pro War |
lligrd |
Feb-24-07 11:38 PM |
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True. |
Jawja |
Feb-25-07 09:13 AM |
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World domination is impossible for them. But, destroying our country isn't. (nt) |
w4rma |
Feb-25-07 02:30 PM |
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what if? mutiny on the bounty? |
bambino |
Feb-24-07 11:23 PM |
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OK, that's nice...some of the big brass have finally grown a spine... |
badgerpup |
Feb-24-07 11:30 PM |
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Then you march the Fucking retard out in hand cuffs..... I don't understand... |
oldtimecanuk |
Feb-24-07 11:51 PM |
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Wow |
Madspirit |
Feb-25-07 12:03 AM |
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Umm - "the rule of law" and "ain't never gonna happen in my lifetime" |
TankLV |
Feb-25-07 11:02 AM |
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So, Rummy and his crew didn't purge all the good commanders |
herbster |
Feb-25-07 12:05 AM |
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How nice for them...of course, the grunts and cannon-fodder can't just quit |
MetaTrope |
Feb-25-07 12:05 AM |
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Here's what they can do |
knight_of_the_star |
Feb-25-07 02:15 AM |
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Nice bit of history I didn't know, thanks. |
postulater |
Feb-25-07 07:11 AM |
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Holy Shit! This is amazing news. I have never seen anything like this before. nt |
Quixote1818 |
Feb-25-07 12:06 AM |
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DUers advocating a military coup is far scarier than anything bush has done |
charlie and algernon |
Feb-25-07 12:08 AM |
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Not advocating a coup... |
badgerpup |
Feb-25-07 12:20 AM |
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Yes Bush would probably pick some other horse trainer for the job like Brown |
bambino |
Feb-25-07 12:59 PM |
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yeah, some people need to learn to read a little more carefully |
Morgana LaFey |
Feb-25-07 02:16 PM |
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It might literally get scary for advocates of a coup. |
LonelyLRLiberal |
Feb-25-07 01:08 AM |
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The Republican coup |
The Wizard |
Feb-25-07 06:12 AM |
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It's only a crime... |
3waygeek |
Feb-25-07 06:46 AM |
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Who's advocating a violent overthrow? No one that I can see. |
NoodleyAppendage |
Feb-25-07 08:24 AM |
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There are good people and bad people, also good and bad generals |
Devon77 |
Feb-25-07 06:09 AM |
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What alternative to you offer? Dems are spineless in removing the Chimp. |
NoodleyAppendage |
Feb-25-07 08:20 AM |
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Ummm.... try again..... |
DWilliamsamh |
Feb-25-07 10:22 AM |
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Exactly. Military rebellion is the worst case scenario. |
lumberjack_jeff |
Feb-25-07 10:39 AM |
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I believe the time WILL come where a "civil war" will actually be the only GOOD move that can |
TankLV |
Feb-25-07 11:07 AM |
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Get "Bring it on" George's flight suit ready. (eom) |
oasis |
Feb-25-07 12:14 AM |
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The people say NO to war. |
roody |
Feb-25-07 12:33 AM |
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The Xtian Taliban has loyal cadre waiting.... |
Porcupine |
Feb-25-07 01:05 AM |
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If Christian Fundie fanatic cells took over the government.... |
krispos42 |
Feb-25-07 01:12 AM |
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How is "quitting" a coup? |
George Oilwellian |
Feb-25-07 01:20 AM |
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No different than having a senior aide or cabinet member resign. |
Winebrat |
Feb-25-07 05:19 AM |
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The military will no longer honor an egocentric CIC |
Erika |
Feb-25-07 01:23 AM |
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WOW PACE has cotnradicted the CIC and the VEEP |
nadinbrzezinski |
Feb-25-07 01:46 AM |
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Actualy what they should do is refuse to follow orders and force Idiot in Chiefr to fire them |
dicknbush |
Feb-25-07 01:59 AM |
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In my ideal world |
frogcycle |
Feb-25-07 07:46 AM |
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A note on DU policies concerning National Security: |
pinto |
Feb-25-07 02:23 AM |
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Thank you mod |
frogcycle |
Feb-25-07 07:34 AM |
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good policy, thanks, pinto |
wordpix |
Feb-25-07 11:47 AM |
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Not a coup |
Dumak |
Feb-25-07 02:33 AM |
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THUS REX-84 |
loyal9 |
Feb-25-07 04:31 AM |
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That damn Marshall Law again! |
NoPasaran |
Feb-25-07 07:32 AM |
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In the past (2003), this admin. had carte blanche |
WhaTHellsgoingonhere |
Feb-26-07 12:01 PM |
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I found this little snippet interesting. |
Jonathan50 |
Feb-25-07 02:53 AM |
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So Is The Military Not Supporting The Troops? |
KharmaTrain |
Feb-25-07 06:23 AM |
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Forget impeachment, concentrate on the 25th Amendment to the Constitution |
Devon77 |
Feb-25-07 06:44 AM |
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our "in extremis" situation is much more extremis than that |
frogcycle |
Feb-25-07 08:08 AM |
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Finally, FINALLY . . . you can't make war without soldiers. nt |
Vinca |
Feb-25-07 06:32 AM |
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I already posted my thoughts... |
Rottenmac |
Feb-25-07 07:30 AM |
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Does Iran Have Allies... |
ManOfTheYear |
Feb-25-07 07:58 AM |
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You make a good point. That's the reason an attack on Iran..... |
classof56 |
Feb-25-07 10:52 AM |
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Russia has already begun cancelling lucrative contracts.... |
PassingFair |
Feb-25-07 11:53 AM |
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Yep. Like Russia, India and China |
randycrow |
Feb-27-07 06:48 AM |
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Iran will just have to attack us first then I suppose. nt |
MGD |
Feb-25-07 08:01 AM |
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Why would they do that? |
Amonester |
Feb-25-07 11:18 AM |
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Which is why a synthetic terror attack of some sort will accompany... |
Junkdrawer |
Feb-25-07 08:13 AM |
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Feb-25-07 08:16 AM |
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Resignation isn't good enough - they'll simply be replaced by shills |
derby378 |
Feb-25-07 08:24 AM |
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Mutiny is next on the agenda should Bush pursue his insane policies |
lebkuchen |
Feb-25-07 08:51 AM |
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Jesus ....These god damn jackasses must must be stopped |
durrrty libby |
Feb-25-07 08:59 AM |
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I say impeach the bastards NOW! All of them responsible for this ME disaster! |
wordpix |
Feb-25-07 11:45 AM |
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Like that guy said in "When the Levees Broke" |
deutsey |
Feb-25-07 09:14 AM |
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omg I just re-watched that yesterday. |
peekaloo |
Feb-25-07 09:25 AM |
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Interesting to see Generals standing up for democracy, while the Congress |
stubtoe |
Feb-25-07 10:14 AM |
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*Real* military folks don't generally want war |
Jonathan50 |
Feb-25-07 10:27 AM |
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Please support stopIranWar.com |
WesDem |
Feb-25-07 10:29 AM |
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The Coalition of the "W" is getting SMALLER, SMAller, smaller... |
Theduckno2 |
Feb-25-07 10:38 AM |
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What happens to madman when they are cornered? n/t |
Devon77 |
Feb-25-07 11:55 AM |
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What if they gave a war and nobody came? |
Lilith Velkor |
Feb-25-07 10:39 AM |
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Very interesting |
Truthiness Inspector |
Feb-25-07 10:48 AM |
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All the "wrong" persons are quitting or threatening such actions. |
TankLV |
Feb-25-07 10:55 AM |
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Please sign the MoveOn PETITION to stop Iran escalation |
wordpix |
Feb-25-07 11:44 AM |
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It's incredible to me to think of Pace and Gates being voices of reason vs. Chimpy/Cheney. |
IWantAChange |
Feb-25-07 11:50 AM |
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I hope the "revolt" continues |
bobbiejo |
Feb-25-07 11:57 AM |
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Why this won't happen.... |
DubyaSux |
Feb-25-07 12:25 PM |
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Israel can't do this without U.S. backing |
Tom Rinaldo |
Feb-25-07 01:33 PM |
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Of course... |
DubyaSux |
Feb-25-07 05:11 PM |
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It is very plausible, but that's why we can stop it here. n/t |
Tom Rinaldo |
Feb-25-07 05:35 PM |
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I hate to say this folks... but if Gates is opposing war in Iran, I don't think it's in the cards. |
Leopolds Ghost |
Feb-25-07 01:34 PM |
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they should have done the same with the iraq war. nt |
HardRocker05 |
Feb-25-07 01:59 PM |
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Good - that is at least a ray of hope |
LeftishBrit |
Feb-25-07 04:08 PM |
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well I guess some generals live in the "real world" thank god. |
alyce douglas |
Feb-25-07 08:40 PM |
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Patrick Fitzgerald Closing Argument Transcript |
Patrick J Fitzgerald |
Feb-25-07 10:06 PM |
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A fine gesture, but it will not stop Bush from having his war. |
Elrond Hubbard |
Feb-25-07 10:19 PM |
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I applaud their valor, but do remember that retired generals make 5 times their salaries.... |
Bucky |
Feb-26-07 12:05 AM |
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You think Bush cares if they resign (which I doubt they will)? |
confludemocrat |
Feb-26-07 02:41 PM |
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