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In reply to the discussion: Some folks seem more OK with the defense of torture and torturers, [View all]MannyGoldstein
(34,589 posts)177. In this instance, what is the functional difference? nt
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Some folks seem more OK with the defense of torture and torturers, [View all]
MannyGoldstein
Dec 2014
OP
Neither do I ...I just knew it would happen because...(explanation hidden by jacked jury decision)
L0oniX
Dec 2014
#118
To some not prosecuting the criminals means you are the same as the criminals...logical fails are
Fred Sanders
Dec 2014
#51
Thanks! I was just going to go with "... :rofl:", but thought that Sid would...
Odin2005
Dec 2014
#206
According to a fairly recent poll, a majority of Americans support the use of torture.
Maedhros
Dec 2014
#136
I got a hide because one juror didn't think I fetched a link fast enough, LOL!
bettyellen
Dec 2014
#157
Someone else expressed interest in the jury results on this comment, so
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
Dec 2014
#200
Just viewed another thread where a DUer actually posted, "We've been torturing since the dawn of the
Doctor_J
Dec 2014
#52
I could never understand why they tortured in the first place. They know it doesn't work
Rex
Dec 2014
#107
If you aren't talking about DUers...then who? I mean, if malaise were to write that
msanthrope
Dec 2014
#34
Well the OP didn't state that he was talking about DU, not all of us are on a witch
Rex
Dec 2014
#42
Implied or expected? I just read his OP and had a thought, don't make that into a crime.
Rex
Dec 2014
#91
I was angry with you before so I didn't reply.....I'm glad you read thread and edits. nt
msanthrope
Dec 2014
#150
Imagine a repuke POTUS using the term "Folks"...they'd have to put DU in Defcon 1 mode.
L0oniX
Dec 2014
#15
I believe the word "Folks" was also used on Hee Haw and the Beverly Hillbilly's.
L0oniX
Dec 2014
#47
So now using the word 'folks' is really supporting torture (in soup brain code language).
LawDeeDah
Dec 2014
#71
I think Manny should tell us who these DUers are. They deserve to have their
msanthrope
Dec 2014
#25
I just got through reading about this in three international newspapers. Everyone is talking
Number23
Dec 2014
#114
Spaz, I don't know why I expected differently here. This place is GONE and has been forever
Number23
Dec 2014
#193
They can't do anything when they are in the majority because of the Blue Dog/Conservative/3rd Way
stillwaiting
Dec 2014
#58
I am surprised that a Nixon aficionado (given your avatar, and your prior posts on Nixon) does not
msanthrope
Dec 2014
#158
Well, shit....I'm just looking at your avatar, and like any good DUer can, they can google your
msanthrope
Dec 2014
#167
I am stunned that a person of your education would conflate the terms "ordered" and "concluded." nt
msanthrope
Dec 2014
#175
Manny, can you name the vehicle by which the President orders the AG to do something?
msanthrope
Dec 2014
#180
No, Manny...my answer is exactly as I wrote....since you insist you are correct, kindly
msanthrope
Dec 2014
#195
He told them that the government had no "defense" save a few Republicans saying "Ewwww."
MADem
Dec 2014
#185
The AG is independent of the White House, you need a link? Miss civics classes also?
Fred Sanders
Dec 2014
#207
Please name them. Come on now...if there are DUers doing such an atrocity...then name them!
msanthrope
Dec 2014
#24
Where are these people claiming to be Democrats who are so blatantly making excuses for war?
zappaman
Dec 2014
#69
Maybe it's time for a new persona to go with the always hilarious "Third Way Manny"?
zappaman
Dec 2014
#75
So what you are saying is that we have people here that don't agree with each other.
Rex
Dec 2014
#92
A fucking men, Nance. And it will probably get you a hide, but I applaud you for saying it!
bettyellen
Dec 2014
#162
People are in denial. They don't want to admnit that the man they adore and voted for twice...
Odin2005
Dec 2014
#119
He thought torture was so okay, he stopped it 2 days into his Presidency with an EO.
LawDeeDah
Dec 2014
#127
Manny I'm gonna talk to your wife and see if we can hook you up with a couple of
Autumn
Dec 2014
#204