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Deuce

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28. That about sums it up...and there are those who are actively trying to keep the truth hidden.

Reply to malaise (Reply #26)

Tue Aug 31, 2021, 08:16 AM

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Charles P. Pierce asks Richard Engel a couple of questions about "western values" [View all] kpete Aug 2021 OP

K&R Solly Mack Aug 2021 #1

Really? I think it's extremely dishonest to equate our nation's Hortensis Aug 2021 #30

Charles is not amused. Nevilledog Aug 2021 #2

Oh, so now the withdrawal deal Trump Admin signed with the Taliban, that Biden followed thru with Hugh_Lebowski Aug 2021 #3

Is that not GOP SOP? Grokenstein Aug 2021 #16

Thank you, Charles Pierce. Moebym Aug 2021 #4

I agree with you godsentme Aug 2021 #10

Welcome to DU! KS Toronado Aug 2021 #14

"it's simply impossible for us to bring Western-style democracy to every one of the oppressed people Ferrets are Cool Aug 2021 #18

Isn't that the truth... Moebym Aug 2021 #21

The GQPee is busy not fooled Aug 2021 #23

"What do you think of Western civilization?" Make7 Aug 2021 #5

That is an awesome answer. Twoflower Aug 2021 #12

Ummmm..... soldierant Aug 2021 #15

You know the Brits were no different - they spread their great values while malaise Aug 2021 #6

+1 Moebym Aug 2021 #13

+1. King Leopold II and his civilization: dalton99a Aug 2021 #17

Holy shit. Moebym Aug 2021 #22

Too many people do not know the truth malaise Aug 2021 #26

That about sums it up...and there are those who are actively trying to keep the truth hidden. Deuce Aug 2021 #28

Hence they come up with asinine phrases like cancel culture malaise Aug 2021 #29

Yes... Deuce Aug 2021 #38

This message was self-deleted by its author malaise Aug 2021 #27

US drone strike wiped out Kabul family, brother says Klaralven Aug 2021 #35

The "cutting off of the hands of weavers" appears Progressive dog Aug 2021 #31

rubber plantation... druidity33 Aug 2021 #39

K&R UTUSN Aug 2021 #7

Actually it was MF45 who surrendered, gab13by13 Aug 2021 #8

I submitted a complaint to MSNBC about it. ...nt 2naSalit Aug 2021 #9

Shame on you Richard Engel, shame. NoMoreRepugs Aug 2021 #11

Wow that's an amazing statement from a person who has been there for many years, sees it all, Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #19

We could not persuade or coerce the Taliban's sponsors to stop. maxsolomon Aug 2021 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #32

And? That should make him completely immune from criticism? Moebym Aug 2021 #24

The epitome of cancel culture Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #34

Frankly, the statement by Engel doesn't make any sense. GoodRaisin Aug 2021 #25

God bless Charlie Pierce. Paladin Aug 2021 #33

Operative words? Used to respect? Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #36

Yeah, used to respect. Paladin Aug 2021 #37