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Showing Original Post only (View all)So Obama eliminates the Drone Program....and months later there is a vicious attack on [View all]
americans, here or abroad......Obama would immediately be put in a Lame duck situation, Republicans would probably have huge success in the next elections, followed by a republican presidency. Based on what we have experience with this type of role out, how many more kids and civilians around the world would end up dead? Im not willing to take that chance..
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So Obama eliminates the Drone Program....and months later there is a vicious attack on [View all]
busterbrown
Feb 2013
OP
So Obama cuts the Defense budget in half and uses the money for infrastructure and education.
Vincardog
Feb 2013
#2
You are afraid of a collusion between Corporations and Government and you support Drones?
Vincardog
Feb 2013
#5
yes, bombing the shit out of people in a gutless manner always makes the bombers safer
Mutatis Mutandis
Feb 2013
#10
Drone attacks send a horrible message to the world about who we are and what we stand for.
busterbrown
Feb 2013
#32
January 21, 2017. The first order by the new republican president is an escalation of drone attacks.
rug
Feb 2013
#18
No, his first order will be an all out economic embargo on Iran. Then North Korea.....
busterbrown
Feb 2013
#19
"I voted for Jill Stein"=I don't want to make a difference so I'll selfishly enable Republicans.
great white snark
Feb 2013
#29
All Presidents after JFK have been afraid to stand up to the military-industrial complex
TroyD
Feb 2013
#24
I agree, the Pentagon holds the POTUS hostage just like the police captain of small cities and towns
busterbrown
Feb 2013
#25