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In reply to the discussion: A poll about our newest war for our dear DUers [View all]Terra Alta
(5,158 posts)32. there are lots of people who think war solves everything
I really don't know why.
I hope one day for peace on the planet, but I don't think that day will come until humans are long gone.
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If you'd prefer a thread along the same lines that is not looking for yes/no answers, try this
Algernon Moncrieff
Feb 2015
#99
Sssshhh, telling the truth about our guys in Kiev is likely to get you labeled as a 'Putin lover'!
sabrina 1
Feb 2015
#149
I think danger also comes from half-wits who pretend to know who deserves to be killed
LanternWaste
Feb 2015
#114
Hell no. It is not our fight. Those who are very concerned about ISIS are welcome to
dissentient
Feb 2015
#8
No. This is a war for those in the Middle East who are affected by the ISIS takeover of lands.
Chemisse
Feb 2015
#31
What lines of communication would you open with an apocalyptical death cult?
geek tragedy
Feb 2015
#66
Non-miltiary help is useless if everyone gets butchered and enslaved by ISIS. Military action and
geek tragedy
Feb 2015
#67
There is only one reason we are involved in the wars in the Middle East...
Tierra_y_Libertad
Feb 2015
#64
America just over took Saudi Arabia to become the largest oil producer in the world
hack89
Feb 2015
#134
Canada, Mexico, Venezuela and Russian are four of the top five countries we get oil from
hack89
Feb 2015
#137
I'm a big believer in getting the fuck out and get off the crazy Superman complex
TheKentuckian
Feb 2015
#97
"I've hired you to start a war. It's a prestigious line of work, with a long and glorious tradition.
jobycom
Feb 2015
#104
I think "Should the US be joining in the war against ISIS" might be a fairer question.
Donald Ian Rankin
Feb 2015
#106
Not an easy yes or no. I am usually vehemently anti war but these vile idiots to be stopped.
bowens43
Feb 2015
#127
I voted pass becasue I don't think there is enought information to make a call
RKP5637
Feb 2015
#158