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Post here if you are not a terrorist. (Original Post) Fire Walk With Me Dec 2011 OP
I am not a terrorist for refusing not to be terrorized by our lopsided system. nt Modern_Matthew Dec 2011 #1
Who are we to decide that? gratuitous Dec 2011 #2
I refuse to be labelled as a problem by those who are the problem. Fire Walk With Me Dec 2011 #3
I'm not a terrorist. Betty Karlson Dec 2011 #4
I am not a terrorist though I could one day be detained as one. tosh Dec 2011 #5
Peaceloving, non-violent, not a terrorist. But I'm a protester. n/t Scuba Dec 2011 #6
Protesting bad public policy that is constitutional also is a citizen's right pinboy3niner Dec 2011 #7
By NDAA protocol, I'm not sure: please clarify for me... melonkali Dec 2011 #8
I'm not a terrorist. a simple pattern Dec 2011 #9
Only a terrorist would post that they were not a terrorist. JoePhilly Dec 2011 #10
Sounds like something a terrorist might say. n/t Ed Suspicious Dec 2011 #11
I'm a Taoist. I hope that's not too close. nt Speck Tater Dec 2011 #12
But, if we aren't terrorists what does that make those who use terror as an instrument of control? leveymg Dec 2011 #13
This message was self-deleted by its author RueVoltaire Dec 2011 #14
I am an alleged unlawful assembler, traffic obstructor, illegal camper, Zorra Dec 2011 #15
To hell with the real terrorists trying this shit. K&R (nt) T S Justly Dec 2011 #16
I'm a terra-ist. Does that count? saras Dec 2011 #17
I am not a terrorist. Curmudgeoness Dec 2011 #18
Are you now, or have you ever been... derby378 Dec 2011 #19
I am not a terrorist for supporting the 99%. applegrove Dec 2011 #20
I am not a terrorist Vanje Dec 2011 #21
I am not a terrorist Mabus Dec 2011 #22
I Am NOT A Tenorist... I Prefer The Sopranos... WillyT Dec 2011 #23
All depends on the definition of terrorist hootinholler Dec 2011 #24
I'm not a terrorist because I have a peaceful nature meow2u3 Dec 2011 #25
Ha Ha Ha , Agent Mike. bvar22 Dec 2011 #26

gratuitous

(82,849 posts)
2. Who are we to decide that?
Fri Dec 16, 2011, 06:55 PM
Dec 2011

If someone in the right position decides otherwise, *boom* goes the missile strike. Citizenship status, evidence, due process, actual guilt or innocence - all immaterial. And you know what's really a nut shot? There will be alleged liberals endorsing those measures.

Keep your passport handy, if you can. Although even that might be summarily declared a forgery, and then who ya gonna call? Trick question, Farouk! You don't get a phone call, because you're a terrorist.

Q to the E to the motherfuckin' D.

 

melonkali

(114 posts)
8. By NDAA protocol, I'm not sure: please clarify for me...
Fri Dec 16, 2011, 07:15 PM
Dec 2011

What constitutes a "belligerent" act or "belligerent" organization, or aiding or supporting or associating with a "belligerent" organization? Is there an inclusive list, or are we talking a list plus any others who seem "belligerent"?

Since the NDAA includes "belligerence" not only against the U.S. but also "coalition members", which coalition are we talking about and who are its members?
And what organizations or acts might be considered "belligerent" to them?

Where do Pakistanis fall in the equation, good guys or bad guys? Pro or anti "coalition"?

What about Israel? And its tensions with Turkey (coalition member)?

Since the Republic of Georgia and Estonia are members of one of the Middle East coalitions, can we assume they've been removed from the U.S. list of "possibly hostile" former Soviet satellite states where special rules concerning U.S. tourism and residency and exchange/receiving funds applied?

I don't understand the rules.

leveymg

(36,418 posts)
13. But, if we aren't terrorists what does that make those who use terror as an instrument of control?
Fri Dec 16, 2011, 07:38 PM
Dec 2011

State terrorists. Like the unmentionably corrupt members of the Inner Party (the One Percent) and the secret police of the Old Soviet Union, which we are coming to resemble. Start actually using the "Night and Fog" powers they now have, and this is the Reich.

Our Friendly Fascist wears an American flag lapel pin.

Response to Fire Walk With Me (Original post)

Zorra

(27,670 posts)
15. I am an alleged unlawful assembler, traffic obstructor, illegal camper,
Fri Dec 16, 2011, 08:00 PM
Dec 2011

and trespasser.

Definitely not a terrorist.

Would anyone like a cookie?

Mabus

(14,352 posts)
22. I am not a terrorist
Sat Dec 17, 2011, 01:25 PM
Dec 2011

Just because I believe in free speech, human rights and that my tax dollars are better spent helping to save the world rather than destroying it.

It's about the people, not the powerful and if that makes me a terrorist in my own government's eyes then so be it.

hootinholler

(26,449 posts)
24. All depends on the definition of terrorist
Sat Dec 17, 2011, 04:53 PM
Dec 2011

If I am defined to be one I will wear the label proudly.

I will not be violent in the struggle.

meow2u3

(24,816 posts)
25. I'm not a terrorist because I have a peaceful nature
Sat Dec 17, 2011, 06:04 PM
Dec 2011

By definition, terrorists use criminal violence and/or the threat of violence to intimidate the population--and the government--to do their bidding.

For example, the KKK and most hate groups can be classified as terrorists. Peaceful citizens who vocally disagree with the powers that be are not. The only reasons the banksters are afraid of Occupy and other nonviolent anti-oligarchy activists are 1) fear of being exposed as the criminals--and economic terrorists they are and 2) they're a bunch of paranoid, sociopathic control freaks who think the world owes them both a living and unquestioned worship.

It's the corporate fat cats who are intimidating and forcing the government to act on their behalf. Who's calling whom the terrorists?

I have a nonviolent nature and prefer to use persuasion to win people over.

bvar22

(39,909 posts)
26. Ha Ha Ha , Agent Mike.
Sat Dec 17, 2011, 07:42 PM
Dec 2011

I'm not falling for this old scam.
No Sireeee.
I'm not touching THIS tread with a 10-foot pole.

You would have to get up Pretttttty Early in the Morning to get ME to put MY name on THIS list.




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