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264. You Engaged In Ritual Chant, Sir

Fri Aug 8, 2014, 01:21 PM

Aug 2014

It is one of the more humorous conceits of poor debating that to personalize matters makes a point, so that to say 'easy to support something when you aren't there' is imagined as constituting a telling point, when of course it is nothing of the kind. People will necessarily have views on many things they do not personally experience, and to say 'well, this does not involve you, so what you think is not valid' established nothing about whether the view is correct or otherwise, reasonable or irrational, sound or stupid or frivolous.

If you have something to say about the policy, by all means, say it; put it to the test of public expression and the possibility of public refutation as well as popular support.

I considered it necessary to drive Iraq out of Kuwait in '91, opposed invading Iraq in '03, and support the policies regarding military action in Iraq announced by President Obama last night.

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I Support The Actions Described By President Obama Tonight, Ladies And Gentlemen [View all] The Magistrate Aug 2014 OP

yes, President Obama was just on live TV and I support these actions. Sunlei Aug 2014 #1

Can I get an explanation..... TheMick Aug 2014 #16

who is "attacking Iraq"? Sunlei Aug 2014 #18

?????????????????????? sheshe2 Aug 2014 #23

i'll try Fred Drum Aug 2014 #28

Well said Fred BobbyBoring Aug 2014 #122

Where are they getting their weapons? And does mean that we will completely give up sabrina 1 Aug 2014 #152

May I offer you this? ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2014 #220

Damn, Sir: When A Fella From 'American Thinker' Is The Voice Of Reason, Someone Has A Problem.... The Magistrate Aug 2014 #226

But ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2014 #228

Confirmation Bias, Sir, Is A Cruel Mistress The Magistrate Aug 2014 #241

The source of my information comes from the British Parliament. I do not freguent nor am I sabrina 1 Aug 2014 #329

You know someone in the British Parliament? I'm impressed! ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2014 #330

I read real news not right wingnut sites. The British Parliament voted against sabrina 1 Aug 2014 #340

Okay. eom. 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2014 #343

statements of "fact" without links Sheepshank Aug 2014 #247

This ^ ^ ^ Tarheel_Dem Aug 2014 #276

not even close to justifying it. bowens43 Aug 2014 #227

Why does the religion matter at all? lark Aug 2014 #262

Give me that old time religion..... NOT. n/t DocwillCuNow Aug 2014 #302

As a desert storm vet... No, not even close to being worth involved again. Katashi_itto Aug 2014 #349

Huh? Politicub Aug 2014 #38

We weren't attacking -- we were "liberating". nt gateley Aug 2014 #44

This may shock you but we were ASKED to help. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2014 #100

yeah, especially since God told Bush to do it griloco Aug 2014 #101

Can I get an elaboration... JHB Aug 2014 #153

I do too. femmocrat Aug 2014 #2

Mr President ripcord Aug 2014 #145

I missed it- can you give the basics? Marrah_G Aug 2014 #3

Humanitarian aid, IronGate Aug 2014 #8

Thank you! Marrah_G Aug 2014 #15

civilians kardonb Aug 2014 #21

I am sure President Obama humbled_opinion Aug 2014 #36

LOL Marrah_G Aug 2014 #42

lol m-lekktor Aug 2014 #55

Since ISIS is practicing only humanitarian beheadings, his hand was forced. 11 Bravo Aug 2014 #274

If there are air strikes, there are ALREADY combat troops on the ground. NM_Birder Aug 2014 #221

Obama authorizes airstrikes in Iraq to stop genocide Nye Bevan Aug 2014 #12

Genocide OK in Gaza but not in Iraq? lark Aug 2014 #266

Targeted air strikes in Iraq - TBF Aug 2014 #13

Airstrikes on Isis should they make any hostile and overt moves towards Embassy Sheepshank Aug 2014 #252

Humanitarian aid. Targeted strikes if ISIS moves to commit genocide. msanthrope Aug 2014 #14

I do too. He is a class act and a smart man. I don't always agree with him but it is a joy to.... Logical Aug 2014 #4

agreed ! nt steve2470 Aug 2014 #5

I don't have a problem with it - TBF Aug 2014 #6

I agree Tom Rinaldo Aug 2014 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author TheNutcracker Aug 2014 #9

Without a doubt. This is why I voted for the man. nt msanthrope Aug 2014 #10

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

Some are genocide - some 840high Aug 2014 #41

"Genocide?" delphi72 Aug 2014 #213

you first. hopemountain Aug 2014 #296

Agree. moondust Aug 2014 #17

Next stop Gaza. WHEN CRABS ROAR Aug 2014 #19

That has never happened get the red out Aug 2014 #204

Yes, a bad situation but Pres. Obama is doing the right thing. The Bush legacy. nt Cognitive_Resonance Aug 2014 #20

Thank you Sir! sheshe2 Aug 2014 #22

Where is the source? Is there a video? I want to see that. Please. :) freshwest Aug 2014 #128

Hey freshwest... sheshe2 Aug 2014 #135

Thanks. See these pictures today: freshwest Aug 2014 #170

He does look tired, freshwest. sheshe2 Aug 2014 #210

I was remarking to my wife Inkfreak Aug 2014 #278

Agreed mcar Aug 2014 #24

Absolutely, I am sure we will use pinpoint humbled_opinion Aug 2014 #43

K&R eom MohRokTah Aug 2014 #25

Agree. nt sufrommich Aug 2014 #26

I hope the Yazidis have enough stones to kill their own women jberryhill Aug 2014 #27

You're not accusing all 40k humans there of that particular crime, are you? n/t Amonester Aug 2014 #30

Crime? jberryhill Aug 2014 #40

What? You don't think it was a crime? Amonester Aug 2014 #49

everyone but the Yazidis did jberryhill Aug 2014 #52

So they're all guilty before trial to you I see. n/t Amonester Aug 2014 #58

there was a trial jberryhill Aug 2014 #67

Well, maybe the relatively small 'group' (compared to 40,000...) who did it were killed later? Or no Amonester Aug 2014 #71

relatively small? jberryhill Aug 2014 #121

But there wasn't 40,000 people there, so you still insist to let them all starve so you will be Amonester Aug 2014 #132

Hunger kills 25,000 people every single day jberryhill Aug 2014 #138

Of course Rapillion Aug 2014 #73

the four? jberryhill Aug 2014 #80

No, I haven't Rapillion Aug 2014 #95

we did that in Rwanda, Sudan, lots of places jberryhill Aug 2014 #116

Yes, Rwanda, Sudan Rapillion Aug 2014 #130

I don't understand why you said this?! sheshe2 Aug 2014 #81

It seems to be an essential supply for their religion jberryhill Aug 2014 #86

Excuse me.... sheshe2 Aug 2014 #110

It's no joke jberryhill Aug 2014 #117

So they deserve to be slaughtered! Great! killbotfactory Aug 2014 #157

No. I would not suggest we do that jberryhill Aug 2014 #159

But It Would Be Fair To Suggest, Sir, You Think Someone Ought To.... The Magistrate Aug 2014 #163

yeah, this is pretty much the worst of what our side has to offer renegade000 Aug 2014 #168

This post is living proof that right wingers are not the only ones capable of sanctimony. bklyncowgirl Aug 2014 #209

Let's nuke New York City because some of their cops are thugs Hekate Aug 2014 #263

Hardly analogous jberryhill Aug 2014 #268

I'm with you on this one, indeed. eom Purveyor Aug 2014 #29

me too. nt kelliekat44 Aug 2014 #31

I'm not so sure I can agree, nor can I trust those representing me that have proven AuntPatsy Aug 2014 #32

^^^This. Squinch Aug 2014 #308

Sure IRAQ WAR III humbled_opinion Aug 2014 #33

The ones with food and water are humanitarian, yes Gore1FL Aug 2014 #51

+1 LordGlenconner Aug 2014 #57

Missed it. Did he do something brave, like send food/medical aid to injured and dying in Gaza? whereisjustice Aug 2014 #34

No nothing so sensible humbled_opinion Aug 2014 #39

Do we should leave 840high Aug 2014 #45

False choice.... humbled_opinion Aug 2014 #53

Maybe you should get a grip. Cha Aug 2014 #171

You are so full of it. IronGate Aug 2014 #50

Have you been asleep for the last 50 years? humbled_opinion Aug 2014 #56

Because I trust President Obama. IronGate Aug 2014 #61

Post removed Post removed Aug 2014 #62

Such an intelligent answer. IronGate Aug 2014 #66

He gave his opinion already, you missed it: freshwest Aug 2014 #131

I did miss it. IronGate Aug 2014 #136

Schmuck HERVEPA Aug 2014 #87

I don't cwydro Aug 2014 #208

I agree with you, IronGate.n/t Duval Aug 2014 #237

Thanks. From the praise, sounded like he was pulling children from the rubble with his own hands whereisjustice Aug 2014 #59

He sent Kerry creeksneakers2 Aug 2014 #125

Yes, we sent $47 million in humanitarian aid to Gaza two weeks ago frazzled Aug 2014 #139

And we sent this, too: Hissyspit Aug 2014 #195

I agree. n/t zappaman Aug 2014 #35

Glad he is in charge Politicub Aug 2014 #37

Was he clear on what kind of bombs humbled_opinion Aug 2014 #46

I guess genocide doesn't bother you Politicub Aug 2014 #54

False Choice.... humbled_opinion Aug 2014 #60

So you're ok with the genocide of these people? nt. IronGate Aug 2014 #65

I'm not ok with Genocide of any people humbled_opinion Aug 2014 #69

The military isn't bombing anyone. IronGate Aug 2014 #76

! humbled_opinion Aug 2014 #88

You're leaving out a very important part of his speech. IronGate Aug 2014 #93

The part where he authorized the use of force humbled_opinion Aug 2014 #107

The only pile of garbage is what's in your posts. IronGate Aug 2014 #113

+1 SunSeeker Aug 2014 #149

But if we just asked ISIS nicely they would surely stop mythology Aug 2014 #165

So what's the answer? What's your answer? Amonester Aug 2014 #77

That is a false choice humbled_opinion Aug 2014 #94

That's not what I asked: I only asked for your idea of a solution. Amonester Aug 2014 #105

The Iraqi Air Force doesn't have the capability to air drop supplies to those trapped people, IronGate Aug 2014 #109

We have already dropped the supplies. The Iraq gov.& the people trapped asked for the help. Sunlei Aug 2014 #114

More Popcorn BKH70041 Aug 2014 #47

The Iraq government asked for help gwheezie Aug 2014 #48

Because they're incompetent and scared shitless LordGlenconner Aug 2014 #79

As do I -- gateley Aug 2014 #63

Indeed. Fozzledick Aug 2014 #64

It may be legitimate but... kentuck Aug 2014 #68

Seems like some people have paid attention humbled_opinion Aug 2014 #72

Yeah, kentuck, it is good to be wary of these things. BillZBubb Aug 2014 #84

Or....since tomorrow is Friday... kentuck Aug 2014 #103

You give the public too much credit LordGlenconner Aug 2014 #92

It never ends...we are in a permanent state of war. zeemike Aug 2014 #309

For the first time in my adult life, I support alcibiades_mystery Aug 2014 #70

Obvisoulsy you have missed humbled_opinion Aug 2014 #75

Really? What good people will die because of targeted air strikes against ISIS? nt. IronGate Aug 2014 #91

Really? humbled_opinion Aug 2014 #98

The air strikes would only commence if ISIS were showing signs of moving against those people IronGate Aug 2014 #104

And you think there will not be even one civilian casualty? Only ISIS fighters? Really? nt kelly1mm Aug 2014 #156

So we just let ISIS slaughter those people? nt. IronGate Aug 2014 #158

Not our problem IMO. nt kelly1mm Aug 2014 #160

So you wouldn't care if these people are slaughtered by this terrorist army? IronGate Aug 2014 #161

Nope, not our problem any more. They did not want a SOFA agreement and thus no more kelly1mm Aug 2014 #162

And the jury results are in... aikoaiko Aug 2014 #97

Yeah, you said that already LordGlenconner Aug 2014 #99

I'll sleep fine alcibiades_mystery Aug 2014 #123

Well, Hissyspit Aug 2014 #140

@BreakingNews: Iraqi official says hundreds of Yazidi women taken captive by Islamic State militants Hissyspit Aug 2014 #280

From good ol' STRATFOR leaked emails via Wikileaks: Hissyspit Aug 2014 #300

@wikileaks: US let ISIS grow: In 2010 Syria offered to partner with US to fight groups like ISIS but Hissyspit Aug 2014 #301

Again, Ma'am, The Entire Document Does Not Seem To Bear Out That Claim The Magistrate Aug 2014 #307

@wikileaks: Stratfor leak shows US created ISIS (ISI) leadership structure and thirst for revenge af Hissyspit Aug 2014 #304

Here Is The Whole Article, Ma'am The Magistrate Aug 2014 #306

How the US helped arm ISIS: Hissyspit Aug 2014 #311

Not A Word Of That Article Validates Your Headline, Ma'am The Magistrate Aug 2014 #312

only the bad guys die m-lekktor Aug 2014 #85

I do sincerely alcibiades_mystery Aug 2014 #124

agreed. K & R rollin74 Aug 2014 #74

I am always skeptical of this sort of thing and would like to see Maliki replaced, BillZBubb Aug 2014 #78

so do i. DesertFlower Aug 2014 #82

One might ask though Rapillion Aug 2014 #83

That, sadly, is an "inconvenient" question. nt. BillZBubb Aug 2014 #90

And "one might" think it's a stupid analogy. Tarheel_Dem Aug 2014 #290

When did Hamas ask for our help? nt msanthrope Aug 2014 #341

They didn't Rapillion Aug 2014 #348

We never learn LittleBlue Aug 2014 #89

+ +++ Kick you hit the nail on the head..... N/T humbled_opinion Aug 2014 #96

Yeah. No bombs. ancianita Aug 2014 #108

Too bad the Neocon's actions have instilled such cynicism into the public dgauss Aug 2014 #102

It's not cynicism as much as it is willful ignorance LordGlenconner Aug 2014 #232

I wholeheartedly agree! Sissyk Aug 2014 #106

Thank you, Magistrate Hekate Aug 2014 #111

I was wondering what he was going to do betsuni Aug 2014 #112

K & R davidpdx Aug 2014 #115

I would be very suspicious of those who didn't. Drunken Irishman Aug 2014 #118

me too! TRAITORS!!!1 m-lekktor Aug 2014 #207

One might think we've been completely overrun by a bunch of self centered Libertarians, who sit.... Tarheel_Dem Aug 2014 #292

I think something had to be done. davidthegnome Aug 2014 #119

I concur, as well. Old and In the Way Aug 2014 #120

I'm With You... As Long As It Is Limited... WillyT Aug 2014 #126

Let's see how it develops over the next few days. kentuck Aug 2014 #127

I Here Ya... I Want To Help Those Starving In The Mountains... WillyT Aug 2014 #129

How about we throw that Trillion $/year weight of our M/I complex into a massive humanitarian effort Warren DeMontague Aug 2014 #133

I do think it was the proper decision, but... ReRe Aug 2014 #134

How do you know they are right and proper? I'm just asking because I Zorra Aug 2014 #137

questions bigtree Aug 2014 #141

They Do Not Seem Up To The Work, Sir The Magistrate Aug 2014 #144

thanks for the answer, Magistrate bigtree Aug 2014 #154

Humanitarian aid is always good. Targeted air strikes is code for killing people. Of course rhett o rick Aug 2014 #142

I guess by US standards, this is fairly benign. Orsino Aug 2014 #272

If I may, "We're only going to be bombing a few [folks] this week." nm rhett o rick Aug 2014 #273

Vid of the President's statement, TM.. and the transcript.. thank you. Cha Aug 2014 #143

Thank You, Sir: Glad To Have That In The Thread The Magistrate Aug 2014 #146

You're welcome but you can call Ms. :) Cha Aug 2014 #148

An entire minority group gets completely shut out of representative government Ash_F Aug 2014 #254

by now it's obvious he's a Situationist performance artist MisterP Aug 2014 #147

Bullcrap. Cha Aug 2014 #150

You invalidated your whole post when you compared our President to Kimg Jong-il. nt conservaphobe Aug 2014 #155

What a load! sheshe2 Aug 2014 #303

K&R SunSeeker Aug 2014 #151

That's nice whatchamacallit Aug 2014 #164

many here act like the U.S is so moral that it needs to intervene when.. politicman Aug 2014 #166

So we shouldn't try to prevent the genocide of these people by the terrorist army ISIS? IronGate Aug 2014 #169

do you think that airstrikes cannot escalate into troops on the ground?? politicman Aug 2014 #175

Got it, IronGate Aug 2014 #177

stop trying to put words in my mouth politicman Aug 2014 #179

And Would You Be Any Better A Person If You Let Her Die, Sir? The Magistrate Aug 2014 #180

try it this way instead... politicman Aug 2014 #181

You Set The Terms, Sir, And Cannot Complain Of The Result The Magistrate Aug 2014 #183

ill try to articulate my point better. politicman Aug 2014 #187

That Does Not Improve Your Case, Sir, Though It Does Clear Up A Point The Magistrate Aug 2014 #188

are you not capable of understand a simple argument. politicman Aug 2014 #189

You Cannot Make A Coherent Argument, Sir; That I Understand Clearly The Magistrate Aug 2014 #193

You have shown your true face, you care for everyone but the Palestinians. politicman Aug 2014 #196

Now That, Sir, Is Some Seriously Rum Fun To Read The Magistrate Aug 2014 #198

its pointlesss debating an israeli apologist politicman Aug 2014 #199

I Could Have Sworn You Just Said Good-Bye, Sir.... The Magistrate Aug 2014 #200

when you do it so poorly... quaker bill Aug 2014 #201

Best To Stick To Words You Understand, Sir The Magistrate Aug 2014 #172

heres some questions for you? politicman Aug 2014 #174

Had You Opened On The Line Of Your Second Attempt, Sir, Matters Would Have Gone Differently The Magistrate Aug 2014 #178

Thanks, I always learn from your posts.. freshwest Aug 2014 #176

Right on bahrbearian Aug 2014 #314

Or 'Left Off!' Sir, Depending Which Side Of The Mirror One Faces.... The Magistrate Aug 2014 #315

Wrong again Missy bahrbearian Aug 2014 #317

Your Meaning Is Unclear, Sir The Magistrate Aug 2014 #320

So many crises, so little time. Jamaal510 Aug 2014 #167

Am I the only one not liking the outcome minivan2 Aug 2014 #173

Yeah right.. the corporatemediawhore$ don't know the difference either.. Cha Aug 2014 #182

Yessir minivan2 Aug 2014 #184

really, minivan? I stopped in 2002.. and, I'm not a sir. :) Cha Aug 2014 #186

Pardon me, ma'am. ;) minivan2 Aug 2014 #191

So, I'm hearing.. via sites like these. I thought they were out of control in 2002.. and, Cha Aug 2014 #192

I do, as well. Major Hogwash Aug 2014 #185

Just listening to the president now, sir, and I totally agree Rhiannon12866 Aug 2014 #190

I agree with a caveat he should be arming the Kurds too azurnoir Aug 2014 #194

Brilliant OP Cali_Democrat Aug 2014 #197

I agree get the red out Aug 2014 #202

I suppose it is probably the right thing to do given the current realities. Unfortunately we do not Douglas Carpenter Aug 2014 #203

I Appreciate That, Sir The Magistrate Aug 2014 #234

So do I. NutmegYankee Aug 2014 #205

Me too... sendero Aug 2014 #206

Et moi aussie, mes ami. riqster Aug 2014 #211

Agreed Gothmog Aug 2014 #212

yes it is, sir. mopinko Aug 2014 #214

I agree Hubert Flottz Aug 2014 #215

With great reluctance so do I. bklyncowgirl Aug 2014 #216

I Appreciate That, Ma'am The Magistrate Aug 2014 #224

How are these airstrikes different than... justaddh2o Aug 2014 #217

If you are going to use a criminal justice metaphor, its more like police shooting a criminal who is stevenleser Aug 2014 #236

Okay, however justaddh2o Aug 2014 #269

It Is A Point Of Some Bemusement, Sir The Magistrate Aug 2014 #286

Excellent point justaddh2o Aug 2014 #326

Because There Are Occasions, Sir, When Violence Is Both Appropriate And Necessary The Magistrate Aug 2014 #328

Choosing peace can lead to harm? justaddh2o Aug 2014 #344

Gandhi May Have Done So, Sir The Magistrate Aug 2014 #345

What's the endgame? Akira Watts Aug 2014 #218

Make a lot of money for the war profiteers. JEB Aug 2014 #219

That, sir, is just cynical. nt Akira Watts Aug 2014 #223

It has taken me a good long while, but JEB Aug 2014 #318

Then enlist and go fight over there... Fix The Stupid Aug 2014 #222

Nothing More Amusing Than Ritual Chants, Sir The Magistrate Aug 2014 #225

Ok. Fix The Stupid Aug 2014 #229

A Rote Noise, Sir, Without The Slightest Point Or Content The Magistrate Aug 2014 #231

So you are going to enlist and help in Iraq? n/t Fix The Stupid Aug 2014 #267

When You Actually Have A Point, Sir, By All Means Try Make It The Magistrate Aug 2014 #270

I'll repeat... Are you going to Iraq to help? Fix The Stupid Aug 2014 #271

Perhaps You Do Not Know What A Point Is, Sir The Magistrate Aug 2014 #277

Really? 'Cuz I think there's nothing more amusing than self-righteous pomposity & condescension TheSarcastinator Aug 2014 #233

Guess I Will Just Have To Bear Up Under It, Sir The Magistrate Aug 2014 #235

You're Nothing but a Sycophant TheSarcastinator Aug 2014 #334

Who gives a shit if his opinion means less than nothing to you? IronGate Aug 2014 #245

Yes, by all means, march to that drum! TheSarcastinator Aug 2014 #332

Well, you're right about that. IronGate Aug 2014 #333

carry on, brave internet warrior TheSarcastinator Aug 2014 #335

Brave internet warrior? IronGate Aug 2014 #337

Also, this is not President Obama trying to settle some petty personal score. Aristus Aug 2014 #230

Yes, I do too. potone Aug 2014 #238

They are all bad options now. I just dont want more troops sent at this point. stevenleser Aug 2014 #239

I Agree, Sir The Magistrate Aug 2014 #240

What is amusing is the pathetic arguments of those criticizing you. As if they have a better option. stevenleser Aug 2014 #242

I Suppose One Could Ask, Sir, If Such Are Willing To Stand Themselves Among The Potential Victims The Magistrate Aug 2014 #243

Which option then? Akira Watts Aug 2014 #249

Which is exactly my point. A bad option among worse options stevenleser Aug 2014 #250

Carpet bombing would probably be most effective.... Historic NY Aug 2014 #299

The last good option was not to invade back in 1991. Dems to Win Aug 2014 #251

I disagree. 1991 had full support of the UN, international community and stevenleser Aug 2014 #253

True, Sir The Magistrate Aug 2014 #255

We still made a bad decision in 1991. But it was the post-war, not pre-war, decision. ieoeja Aug 2014 #288

I strongly disagree. Saddam taking babies from incubators! Yeah, right..... Dems to Win Aug 2014 #256

Your focusing on the most ridiculous in a long line of reasons doesn't help your cause. stevenleser Aug 2014 #261

It Is Part Of The Service, Sir The Magistrate Aug 2014 #282

How about Iraq's 1980 invasion of Iran? In which the US supported the invader. Dems to Win Aug 2014 #298

What question do you think you are answering with this post? stevenleser Aug 2014 #313

How about Jimmy Carter's response to the USSRs invasion of Afghanistan Dems to Win Aug 2014 #319

Affirmed sir. nilesobek Aug 2014 #244

These adventures tend to start from a justifiable case and grow into shit. Often being shit from TheKentuckian Aug 2014 #246

That Can Happen, Sir The Magistrate Aug 2014 #248

We are aiding affiliate factions inarguably, Sir. I believe the distinction is without much TheKentuckian Aug 2014 #331

Saying 'We Are Aiding Affiliate Factions', Sir The Magistrate Aug 2014 #342

The long path to selecting stupid and inept from root to leaf. TheKentuckian Aug 2014 #346

It's easy to support it when we aren't the ones dying. Iron Man Aug 2014 #257

Equally, Sir, Easy To Oppose It When You Are Not The One Designated For Massacre The Magistrate Aug 2014 #259

I was against bombing Iraq when Dubya did it and I'm against it now. Iron Man Aug 2014 #260

You Engaged In Ritual Chant, Sir The Magistrate Aug 2014 #264

That's funny. Iron Man Aug 2014 #284

And What, Pray Tell, Sir, Do You Find So Interesting About It? The Magistrate Aug 2014 #285

Most of us knew regime change in 2003 would lead to exactly what we are seeing today. ieoeja Aug 2014 #291

+1 LordGlenconner Aug 2014 #283

I don't support it, this is just to protect corporate interests in Iraq. dilby Aug 2014 #258

can you give me some idea (links) Sheepshank Aug 2014 #265

That answer should be interesting, if one is forthcoming. nt stevenleser Aug 2014 #275

They don't need no stinkin' links, it's what RT told 'em. Tarheel_Dem Aug 2014 #279

Pretty much anyone who has money invested in Iraq. dilby Aug 2014 #294

It has everything to do with helping the people of Iraq. Cha Aug 2014 #305

So, which CEOs are going to make a killing off our newest muder spree in Iraq??? blkmusclmachine Aug 2014 #281

I see so much so much dissonance in response to recent world happenings kjones Aug 2014 #287

I Appreciate Your Thoughtful Reply, Sir The Magistrate Aug 2014 #289

And I appreciate your regular application of logic sir kjones Aug 2014 #293

War Is Not The Answer Tace Aug 2014 #295

Depends On The Question, Sir The Magistrate Aug 2014 #297

Nope, not even remotely... truebrit71 Aug 2014 #310

And I am Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs MyNameGoesHere Aug 2014 #316

Obama says we must, "stay vigilant." Skip Intro Aug 2014 #321

They Did Not Come Out Of Nowhere, Though, Sir The Magistrate Aug 2014 #322

Let's say they quickly grew to prominence, then. n/t Skip Intro Aug 2014 #323

There Are Few Real Overnight Sensations, Sir The Magistrate Aug 2014 #324

Too bad they didn't make plans. n/t Skip Intro Aug 2014 #325

Thank goodness you do. It makes it right around here. n/t flvegan Aug 2014 #327

self-righteous, war mongering sycophantism is always in style! TheSarcastinator Aug 2014 #336

I Suspect You Fell Into A Sarchasm There, Sir.... The Magistrate Aug 2014 #347

I heard ISIS throws babies from incubators & just bought yellow cake from Niger TheSarcastinator Aug 2014 #338

Again, The Ritual Chants Of The True Believer, Sir The Magistrate Aug 2014 #339

It seems pretty clearly the right thing to do. Unvanguard Aug 2014 #350