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MannyGoldstein

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41. Most elected Democrats voted against war in Iraq

Mon Aug 25, 2014, 01:42 PM

Aug 2014

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It wasn't just a little fuck up. It killed hundreds of thousands, and was one of the major contributors to our country imploding for the 99%.

Rand would likely be far worse, but Hillary has big problems.

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Rand Paul is more likely to eliminate important Government agencies than Hillary. [View all] trumad Aug 2014 OP

Holy libertarian, Batshitcrazyman, only now does America get that liberal and libertarian views Fred Sanders Aug 2014 #1

Good post trumad Aug 2014 #3

I think they put something in the water to cause mass amnesia and the media knows it.... Fred Sanders Aug 2014 #7

I feel ya, trumad. BlueCaliDem Aug 2014 #14

Knowing that something is happening is the only way to begin to change it......... wandy Aug 2014 #43

I really don't care what Paul would do... Stellar Aug 2014 #2

Big deal. Still don't want HRC. hobbit709 Aug 2014 #4

+1 Just because Paul is a small gubmint whackjob, doesn't make Hillary FDR RufusTFirefly Aug 2014 #18

^^^^^^^This is the correct answer.^^^^^^^^ woo me with science Aug 2014 #28

Whether or not you feel he could get elected, Progressives need to get behind Bernie in as big a way Dustlawyer Aug 2014 #31

and in the end....you will vote for her anyway! VanillaRhapsody Aug 2014 #51

Maybe and maybe not. hobbit709 Aug 2014 #56

Yeah you will..... VanillaRhapsody Aug 2014 #58

Since here in TX my vote for president would be pretty much meaningless hobbit709 Aug 2014 #59

Hello Independent Voter.... VanillaRhapsody Aug 2014 #60

I can think of several things for you to do. hobbit709 Aug 2014 #61

it wasn't advice....it was a fact... VanillaRhapsody Aug 2014 #62

At least I don't worship the ground HRC walks on. hobbit709 Aug 2014 #64

I worship the ground of whomever can kick Republican ass....and right now...that's HER!!! VanillaRhapsody Aug 2014 #65

you must be one of those people that bring great joy when they leave the room. hobbit709 Aug 2014 #66

awwwww that hurt my fee fees.....musta hurt yours first huh? VanillaRhapsody Aug 2014 #67

... hobbit709 Aug 2014 #69

Do I look like I have any concern in my eye? VanillaRhapsody Aug 2014 #70

Probably about as much as I do. hobbit709 Aug 2014 #71

then why are you still trying so hard? VanillaRhapsody Aug 2014 #72

Democracy does not require anyone to vote for your candidate, if that was the intent voting in the TheKentuckian Aug 2014 #73

You are ON a political blog....I stipulated if they were ON this political blog.... VanillaRhapsody Aug 2014 #74

Being on a website is also meaningless to your "point". One could believe wholeheartedly in TheKentuckian Aug 2014 #75

No F no it isn't..... VanillaRhapsody Aug 2014 #76

What does any of that have to do with not believing in democracy? TheKentuckian Aug 2014 #80

Read the definition.... VanillaRhapsody Aug 2014 #84

Definition VanillaRhapsody Aug 2014 #77

That is what I said. None of that requires voting for any party's nominee even if you are a member TheKentuckian Aug 2014 #79

Do you understand the very concept of Democracy means.....YOU are not guaranteed to get YOUR way VanillaRhapsody Aug 2014 #85

in the indomitable words of Mick Jagger... VanillaRhapsody Aug 2014 #78

Will this be a lesser of two evils election? Puzzledtraveller Aug 2014 #5

Good Grief, I surely wouldn't think so rurallib Aug 2014 #10

Well Said dbackjon Aug 2014 #25

Plus, Rand Paul lies a lot. eom MohRokTah Aug 2014 #6

And plagiarizes like a libertarian only could. Fred Sanders Aug 2014 #8

About Bosnian snipers? MannyGoldstein Aug 2014 #34

No argument betterdemsonly Aug 2014 #9

Eliminate by giving them over to private corporations Bettie Aug 2014 #11

They already belong to private corporations betterdemsonly Aug 2014 #12

Yeah, you're right Bettie Aug 2014 #47

True. Rand Paul is an idiot hifiguy Aug 2014 #13

+1 Marr Aug 2014 #16

It's also sad that someone would do an OP implying that if you don't A Simple Game Aug 2014 #23

It makes choosing the lesser evil very difficult. ozone_man Aug 2014 #55

Yeah but he'll legalize pot man. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 2014 #15

So it's all good, man..... Fred Sanders Aug 2014 #17

But both of them will make sure that existing government agencies serve corporate America! cascadiance Aug 2014 #19

getting shot in the head is likelier to be lethal than ebola: let's all get ebola! MisterP Aug 2014 #20

K&R stonecutter357 Aug 2014 #21

And Hillary's more likely to start wars MannyGoldstein Aug 2014 #22

More Likely? trumad Aug 2014 #24

And Hillary doesn't have a record of MannyGoldstein Aug 2014 #33

Oh---the old Iraq war authorization vote... trumad Aug 2014 #35

Most elected Democrats voted against war in Iraq MannyGoldstein Aug 2014 #41

C'mon. Admit it, Manny RufusTFirefly Aug 2014 #48

You love Big Sister! MannyGoldstein Aug 2014 #49

And wouldn't be afraid to nuke Iran because...wait for it... A Simple Game Aug 2014 #29

The choice between those two is extremely simple for those who can think. NCTraveler Aug 2014 #83

Only in a fantasy world would Progressive dog Aug 2014 #26

But you're missing the point ... meegbear Aug 2014 #27

The fact that one has to grasp at a straw to find a reason to vote for her is disturbing LiberalLovinLug Aug 2014 #30

Why the fuck does everything have to be a comparison between Rand Paul and Hillary? tularetom Aug 2014 #32

Rand Paul will not be the Republican nominee BrotherIvan Aug 2014 #36

Remember the Paulbots are very good at gaming the system, and with the Koch money, anything goes. grahamhgreen Aug 2014 #45

The Republican leadership hates the Pauls BrotherIvan Aug 2014 #46

The War Machine will eliminate important Government agencies Ichingcarpenter Aug 2014 #37

Uh---no it won't. trumad Aug 2014 #38

LOL..... I showed you how its played Ichingcarpenter Aug 2014 #39

Rather creative allegations. LanternWaste Aug 2014 #81

Rand Paul is more liberal than Hilary Clinton!!!! zappaman Aug 2014 #40

He's a poser just like Ichingcarpenter Aug 2014 #42

and that has the Hillary supporters scared Mnpaul Aug 2014 #50

No, it has Democrats laughing! zappaman Aug 2014 #52

We can be sure his Libertine notion of ending the wars will be the first to go out the window, along grahamhgreen Aug 2014 #44

I seriously doubt that Hillary would eliminate any important government agency. 3rdwaydem Aug 2014 #53

Premise 1: If you disagree with Hillary, you are a Paulbot RufusTFirefly Aug 2014 #54

No shit. Cha Aug 2014 #57

Let's cut to the chase BainsBane Aug 2014 #63

Rand Paul won't be the GOP nominee so it's a moot point. Only way he will Autumn Aug 2014 #68

That is a given. He has said as much. His idea of free market is actually worse than bushies. jwirr Aug 2014 #82