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In reply to the discussion: "The Drone That Killed My Grandson" - Nasser al-Awlaki Op/Ed in NYT [View all]AllINeedIsCoffee
(772 posts)34. Reminds me of the Tsaernaev family. nt
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"The Drone That Killed My Grandson" - Nasser al-Awlaki Op/Ed in NYT [View all]
Hissyspit
Jul 2013
OP
Why isn't the family filing a wrongful death suit? The suit filed by CCR is sure to be dismissed,
msanthrope
Jul 2013
#1
Maybe, just maybe, when enough people realize that people in foreign countries are human, just like
RC
Jul 2013
#2
I agree. If only people would put themselves in the place of those being oppressed and killed.
kelliekat44
Jul 2013
#46
The grandfather is NOT telling the truth. The boy was in a CAR with known terrorists.
Tx4obama
Jul 2013
#3
FYI: The article that you reference concerns Anwar al-Awlaki (the son) not Abdulrahman al-Awlaki
xocet
Jul 2013
#24
There is a difference between defending something and not wanting to see misinformation. n/t
Tx4obama
Jul 2013
#9
There is no good reason to let facts get in the way of a good emotional rant...
Pelican
Jul 2013
#10
It seems that you did not read the articles too closely, so it is very hard to defend your position.
xocet
Jul 2013
#32
So, do you think Obama should be impeached or just extradited to the Hague?
geek tragedy
Jul 2013
#43
What should I be outraged over tonight: This or a Rolling Stone cover? Hmmm...
Comrade Grumpy
Jul 2013
#8
it wasn't creepy. it was a riff off the fact that the guy is lying in his editorial
Pretzel_Warrior
Jul 2013
#23
Abdulrahman's father was part of al Queda, and al Queda has killed children in its attacks.
pnwmom
Jul 2013
#15
Yes, and Anwar al-Awlaki believed children should be raised 'on the love of Jihad'
Tx4obama
Jul 2013
#25
In post# 1, I asked why had the family filed such a lawsuit--as opposed to a wrongful death action.
msanthrope
Jul 2013
#42
So, you would hold the USA to the same standard as al-Qaeda? That is just brilliant!
xocet
Jul 2013
#28
Yes. The President can target Americans if they are deemed enemy combatants, and they are non-
msanthrope
Jul 2013
#40