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204. Manny I'm gonna talk to your wife and see if we can hook you up with a couple of

Fri Dec 12, 2014, 10:41 AM

Dec 2014

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psychologists, a Dr. Jessen and Dr. Mitchell, everybody knows them, their practice has been in the news a LOT lately. I bet a lot of posters in this thread will be tickled to chip in on it.

You are a brat.

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Some folks seem more OK with the defense of torture and torturers, [View all] MannyGoldstein Dec 2014 OP

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Better delete or change that or they will alert on you. (I told ya) L0oniX Dec 2014 #5

Truth hurts, I suppose. morningfog Dec 2014 #7

It has gotten bad. MannyGoldstein Dec 2014 #9

I don't approve of that hide. 840high Dec 2014 #97

Neither do I ...I just knew it would happen because...(explanation hidden by jacked jury decision) L0oniX Dec 2014 #118

I know who "they" are. 840high Dec 2014 #182

neither do I nt grasswire Dec 2014 #173

+1 Scuba Dec 2014 #199

Neither do I. Is DU still a discussion forum? Owl Dec 2014 #211

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Dec 2014 #16

Are you seriously comparing Obama's role in this to Bush's? KamaAina Dec 2014 #41

To some not prosecuting the criminals means you are the same as the criminals...logical fails are Fred Sanders Dec 2014 #51

Do you not understand the concept of Accessory After the Fact? 99Forever Dec 2014 #54

I do, and clearly you do not...accessory after the fact....funny. Fred Sanders Dec 2014 #55

You understand jack. 99Forever Dec 2014 #65

Amen. 840high Dec 2014 #208

Not to mention, appointing a collaborator, Brennan, to head the CIA sabrina 1 Dec 2014 #209

Do you realize that when a serious crime is discovered nilesobek Dec 2014 #142

It's what he does, it's his thing... SidDithers Dec 2014 #64

You better believe it! zappaman Dec 2014 #67

The irony of your post is LOL. Odin2005 Dec 2014 #121

... SidDithers Dec 2014 #128

... Odin2005 Dec 2014 #131

... SidDithers Dec 2014 #133

You win the Internet! MannyGoldstein Dec 2014 #146

... sabrina 1 Dec 2014 #155

Thanks! I was just going to go with "... :rofl:", but thought that Sid would... Odin2005 Dec 2014 #206

Same thing. 840high Dec 2014 #98

The banality of evil. [n/t] Maedhros Dec 2014 #135

What kind of person..? kentuck Dec 2014 #2

"Folks". L0oniX Dec 2014 #4

heh. SammyWinstonJack Dec 2014 #76

According to a fairly recent poll, a majority of Americans support the use of torture. Maedhros Dec 2014 #136

Whatever else it is, this is a graphic illustration of the concept KingCharlemagne Dec 2014 #161

Partisanship is evident in that poll. Registered voters! I would like sabrina 1 Dec 2014 #210

If they are in the Dem party then I am ashamed of them. Disgusting! L0oniX Dec 2014 #3

We live in a propaganda state now. woo me with science Dec 2014 #6

I'd post my Gobbels award meme but it already got me a hide once. L0oniX Dec 2014 #8

Who the fuck here is defending torturers, for fuck sake. LawDeeDah Dec 2014 #10

Folks are defending the defenders of torture MannyGoldstein Dec 2014 #12

Got a new word du jour, Manny? I can't wait until ... 11 Bravo Dec 2014 #21

Total Bull Andy823 Dec 2014 #29

We know have official acknowledgement that War Crimes were committed by sabrina 1 Dec 2014 #56

Prosecute them all Andy823 Dec 2014 #104

is Obama seeking investigations and prosecutions? Scootaloo Dec 2014 #59

You got alerted on for this comment. nt Erich Bloodaxe BSN Dec 2014 #37

What "DU folks" are defending torture? zappaman Dec 2014 #49

Lol~ sheshe2 Dec 2014 #115

Oh, I know the act by now. zappaman Dec 2014 #124

I got a hide because one juror didn't think I fetched a link fast enough, LOL! bettyellen Dec 2014 #157

You're DU famous! zappaman Dec 2014 #163

I want to front the band now! So... bettyellen Dec 2014 #165

Yeah yeah yeah zappaman Dec 2014 #169

My hair is even better, my follicles ARE the eighties! bettyellen Dec 2014 #170

Objectification. MannyGoldstein Dec 2014 #176

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

That person doesn't know his/her history truebluegreen Dec 2014 #77

Thank you for that quote. Just read it the other day and wondered what sabrina 1 Dec 2014 #156

As I recall from my study of the Revolution truebluegreen Dec 2014 #202

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Dec 2014 #11

Snowden comes to mind. nt sheshe2 Dec 2014 #110

and boom goes the dynamite...nt SidDithers Dec 2014 #129

;) sheshe2 Dec 2014 #132

+ a gazillion Spazito Dec 2014 #186

Look at who is saying it, no surprise at all. Rex Dec 2014 #13

Who is defending torture, Rex? Have you alerted on these posts? nt msanthrope Dec 2014 #26

Where did I mention DUers in my post? Rex Dec 2014 #27

What Manny posted above Andy823 Dec 2014 #33

I've seen one person on DU give excuses for why we tortured people. Rex Dec 2014 #38

I understand why it happened helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #45

But do you condone torture? That is the question. Rex Dec 2014 #48

No I don't condone it but I can see where it could be used under some helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #62

Such as? Rex Dec 2014 #66

I know in most cases it has proved to be unreliable helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #72

No, just in what scenario would it be okay to torture someone. Rex Dec 2014 #78

I don't have any children but I can see my self pretty helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #82

12 years one man was tortured daily marym625 Dec 2014 #94

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

Come on Rex, you know it is implied. sheshe2 Dec 2014 #86

Implied or expected? I just read his OP and had a thought, don't make that into a crime. Rex Dec 2014 #91

It was right here... zappaman Dec 2014 #96

My fault I should have read the replies before posting. Rex Dec 2014 #101

I was angry with you before so I didn't reply.....I'm glad you read thread and edits. nt msanthrope Dec 2014 #150

You know something Rex? sheshe2 Dec 2014 #103

Thanks. Rex Dec 2014 #105

... sheshe2 Dec 2014 #106

Always. Rex Dec 2014 #108

Yep, it's all the usual suspects. Odin2005 Dec 2014 #123

Folks with a limited capacity for morality as well as empathy Dragonfli Dec 2014 #14

Imagine a repuke POTUS using the term "Folks"...they'd have to put DU in Defcon 1 mode. L0oniX Dec 2014 #15

+1000000 liberal_at_heart Dec 2014 #17

Yes, indeed. hifiguy Dec 2014 #31

Only an enemy of the Dem party would say things that inspire Dems to not vote. L0oniX Dec 2014 #43

or a racist Doctor_J Dec 2014 #50

I believe DU has been infiltrated by enemies ...and not just recently. L0oniX Dec 2014 #53

I believe DU has been infiltrated by unicorns...and not just recently. zappaman Dec 2014 #63

I could not agree with you more yet, sheshe2 Dec 2014 #181

So this is how the Republic dies, to glorious applause. Odin2005 Dec 2014 #125

"What sort of government have hifiguy Dec 2014 #139

bu$h used the term "folks" Art_from_Ark Dec 2014 #32

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

WTF? LMFAO L0oniX Dec 2014 #84

the folksy use of "folks" is a snake-oil technique bbgrunt Dec 2014 #87

good griefy great green gobs of greasy grimey gopher guts. LawDeeDah Dec 2014 #90

so now Obama is a snakeoil salesman? sheshe2 Dec 2014 #112

and that makes Obama Just like Boosh! He uses some same words! LawDeeDah Dec 2014 #85

Some folks belong at Discussionist. LawDeeDah Dec 2014 #18

It's the Circling the Wagons syndrome Aerows Dec 2014 #19

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Dec 2014 #20

And then there's "I SHOOT." 11 Bravo Dec 2014 #22

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

*gasp! You said 'folks'! LawDeeDah Dec 2014 #126

And you my dear Number23 just nailed it. sheshe2 Dec 2014 #130

You could write a book about the belittling of Obama. joshcryer Dec 2014 #134

Not a book, maybe, but an article from yesterday. greatauntoftriplets Dec 2014 #203

Good article. joshcryer Dec 2014 #205

You Better Believe It! nt msanthrope Dec 2014 #151

Well said! Spazito Dec 2014 #189

Spaz, I don't know why I expected differently here. This place is GONE and has been forever Number23 Dec 2014 #193

I cannot believe how low some will go to try and smear President Obama... Spazito Dec 2014 #194

If the Foo shits.. nt truebluegreen Dec 2014 #79

+100 n/t zappaman Dec 2014 #80

LOL. That shouldn't make me laugh, but yes it did. LawDeeDah Dec 2014 #122

+100000000 woo me with science Dec 2014 #23

P.E.S.A.A.C. sheshe2 Dec 2014 #113

Show us Andy823 Dec 2014 #36

They can't do anything when they are in the majority because of the Blue Dog/Conservative/3rd Way stillwaiting Dec 2014 #58

Prosecutions for war crimes are not a legislative action Scootaloo Dec 2014 #61

They aren't an EXECUTIVE action, either. MADem Dec 2014 #137

"The Judicial Branch doesn't bow to the POTUS." Scootaloo Dec 2014 #140

Pardon me--Department of Justice. MADem Dec 2014 #143

No. MannyGoldstein Dec 2014 #144

Sorry, you're wrong. From your very own cite: MADem Dec 2014 #147

So Obama didn't order Holder to stop defending Doma? nt MannyGoldstein Dec 2014 #148

I am surprised that a Nixon aficionado (given your avatar, and your prior posts on Nixon) does not msanthrope Dec 2014 #158

Nixon afficianado MannyGoldstein Dec 2014 #164

Well, shit....I'm just looking at your avatar, and like any good DUer can, they can google your msanthrope Dec 2014 #167

Heheh... MADem Dec 2014 #187

Many thanks! I like History! nt msanthrope Dec 2014 #196

It likes you, too-you're quite skilled at it! MADem Dec 2014 #197

Class dismissed. Bobbie Jo Dec 2014 #166

I know they teach civics at Cornell. I know they do. nt msanthrope Dec 2014 #168

So this isn't true: MannyGoldstein Dec 2014 #174

I am stunned that a person of your education would conflate the terms "ordered" and "concluded." nt msanthrope Dec 2014 #175

In this instance, what is the functional difference? nt MannyGoldstein Dec 2014 #177

Manny, can you name the vehicle by which the President orders the AG to do something? msanthrope Dec 2014 #180

So I guess your functional answer is "no difference, Manny" MannyGoldstein Dec 2014 #183

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

yes, they should be alerted JI7 Dec 2014 #28

Absolutely!!! nt msanthrope Dec 2014 #30

He can't Andy823 Dec 2014 #39

+1 JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #40

I think you mean ... JoePhilly Dec 2014 #44

Allow me. Doctor_J Dec 2014 #57

How is that defending torture? zappaman Dec 2014 #60

Not only did you only express one tiny sentiment from that post Number23 Dec 2014 #152

He demanded links from posters last night... sheshe2 Dec 2014 #149

Who the you talkin bout now Manny? BootinUp Dec 2014 #35

This message was self-deleted by its author Corruption Inc Dec 2014 #46

... SidDithers Dec 2014 #68

Where are these people claiming to be Democrats who are so blatantly making excuses for war? zappaman Dec 2014 #69

yep, that's exactly what all the "BHO didn't call torturers Patriots!!!" BS stupidicus Dec 2014 #70

It's a complete joke RedCappedBandit Dec 2014 #73

Shark jumping time. Jesus Malverde Dec 2014 #74

Maybe it's time for a new persona to go with the always hilarious "Third Way Manny"? zappaman Dec 2014 #75

Really Manny? sheshe2 Dec 2014 #81

And some folks are more than OK ... NanceGreggs Dec 2014 #83

"Et fuckin' cetera." sheshe2 Dec 2014 #88

So what you are saying is that we have people here that don't agree with each other. Rex Dec 2014 #92

It would be a pretty dull place ... NanceGreggs Dec 2014 #99

Well we have sub-groups for echo chambers, but you are so right. Rex Dec 2014 #111

+1,000 !!!! nt MADem Dec 2014 #138

Well said! zappaman Dec 2014 #93

How does one 'disagree' with people against torture? leftstreet Dec 2014 #95

It's not a matter of disagreement on torture ... NanceGreggs Dec 2014 #100

That's what you said it was leftstreet Dec 2014 #109

You're right. NanceGreggs Dec 2014 #116

A fucking men, Nance. And it will probably get you a hide, but I applaud you for saying it! bettyellen Dec 2014 #162

Oh, I'm getting used to the "hides". NanceGreggs Dec 2014 #178

OMG- juror #1 hates me too! *high five* bettyellen Dec 2014 #179

... NanceGreggs Dec 2014 #191

Some folks have never seen a Benghazi they didn't pile on. ucrdem Dec 2014 #89

NAME NAMES MANNY! snooper2 Dec 2014 #102

Yes it is disgusting to see people defend torture. hrmjustin Dec 2014 #117

People are in denial. They don't want to admnit that the man they adore and voted for twice... Odin2005 Dec 2014 #119

He does? zappaman Dec 2014 #120

He thought torture was so okay, he stopped it 2 days into his Presidency with an EO. LawDeeDah Dec 2014 #127

And "extraordinary rendition"? MannyGoldstein Dec 2014 #145

Obama fooled us all by ending torture!! Bwaaaah! He's the saaaaame! bettyellen Dec 2014 #160

Post removed Post removed Dec 2014 #153

Seriously? We are in denial? sheshe2 Dec 2014 #154

What a load. nt Bobbie Jo Dec 2014 #141

You dumped another load on DU Manny. sheshe2 Dec 2014 #159

I suck. MannyGoldstein Dec 2014 #184

True that~ sheshe2 Dec 2014 #188

No. MannyGoldstein Dec 2014 #190

*SPLAT* bettyellen Dec 2014 #171

Manny Manny Manny. Autumn Dec 2014 #172

Do I get my spanking now? MannyGoldstein Dec 2014 #192

Manny I'm gonna talk to your wife and see if we can hook you up with a couple of Autumn Dec 2014 #204

and then when you ask if torturers should be prosecuted grahamhgreen Dec 2014 #198

Or say they should be pardoned instead. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Dec 2014 #201