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In reply to the discussion: I realize this is not a popular sentiment, but I don't give a damn [View all]adigal
(7,581 posts)103. I want to know why it is OK to kill people from Nebraska with drones
Families, children, etc. But when others act violently, we are going to bomb entire countries.
Moral relativism at its worst. It's ok because we are American.
I agree - let's get free from the need for the oil from that part of the world, and let them sort it out. Enough of our blood and treasure going to help people who seem to love fighting.
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I realize this is not a popular sentiment, but I don't give a damn [View all]
Algernon Moncrieff
Sep 2014
OP
remove underwear before boarding every flight, nope I nolonger have "the body" for that
Nobel_Twaddle_III
Sep 2014
#42
If we keep up these stupid neocon wars, the "strong and vibrant economy" is going to go down the
Erose999
Sep 2014
#127
Screw Global Leadership! Our country is failing its citizens of their most basic needs, yet we go
Dustlawyer
Sep 2014
#116
Chicken Little:Isis moved in next door. Breaking:Mr Little was killed today by texting teen driver.
L0oniX
Sep 2014
#148
And some here continue to fail to learn from history. You are promoting the same conservative
rhett o rick
Sep 2014
#84
My serving or not is irrelevant. I encourage you to take advantage of this tremendous opportunity
Autumn
Sep 2014
#96
You are right that our wealth did not appear out of thin air or from disengagement.
CrispyQ
Sep 2014
#98
We've heard that bull shit before. We're going to kill em over there before they kill us over here.
L0oniX
Sep 2014
#147
True, and more of the same, bombing, killing, droning means that 13 years from now
sabrina 1
Sep 2014
#6
And every time we "fail" after spending billions.... she and her hubby, who
AikidoSoul
Sep 2014
#124
Actually, I think it's a pretty popular sentiment. Just no one wants to say it.
dballance
Sep 2014
#3
When we tell our elected officials that we found a guy in India or China to represent
hughee99
Sep 2014
#46
"Just like we won the Vietnam War, just like we won the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan."
nomorenomore08
Sep 2014
#62
Yes, it's called an inefficient and very EXPENSIVE military, full of people who resent being
MADem
Sep 2014
#115
It may not be popular by MSM horn blowing, but it's popular with those still using their heads...
MrMickeysMom
Sep 2014
#41
but, but, but, ... a few corporations who don't pay u.s. taxes won't make as much money!
unblock
Sep 2014
#76
I believe you've stated the most popular sentiment with the people. It's just not popular
NorthCarolina
Sep 2014
#86
Actually agree with you here. I haven't been paying much attention to ISIS/ISIL...
Xyzse
Sep 2014
#97
This action will create the next generation of ISIS & the cycle will never stop.
CrispyQ
Sep 2014
#107
But we have a long history of "allying ourselves with intolerant monarchies....etc."
sinkingfeeling
Sep 2014
#121