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In reply to the discussion: For those of you who didn't live through the invasion of Iraq, here is what is about to happen [View all]UniteFightBack
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For those of you who didn't live through the invasion of Iraq, here is what is about to happen [View all]
CousinIT
Jan 2020
OP
And even though we can see this coming, there's probably nothing we can do to stop it
Clash City Rocker
Jan 2020
#1
artificial intelligence means boycotts are much easier and any significant such activism will
certainot
Jan 2020
#124
Don't think even trump would invade Iran. Air strikes, drones, blockades, sanctions, etc.,
Hoyt
Jan 2020
#6
I was just thinking of all those ribbons when I read the headline. What a stupid display of ignoranc
erronis
Jan 2020
#71
Wow! Thanks so much for that personal account. Too bad you/we have to battle with the stoopids
erronis
Jan 2020
#121
Except this isn't the Iraq war and it's now 2020 not 2003. 9/11 had just happened they were able
UniteFightBack
Jan 2020
#10
This is true...but even the casual observers (I believe) ain't gonna have this. nt
UniteFightBack
Jan 2020
#54
Yes lets see some polling about support for this purposeful Iran conflict. nt
UniteFightBack
Jan 2020
#61
I believe you are right. 911 was part of the build up and pivotal to support of the war
Dream Girl
Jan 2020
#62
Exactly. We only invade those who really don't have means to fight back, like Iraq.
Hoyt
Jan 2020
#69
I've seen a bunch of posts about returning to the Draft, etc. I agree, no one is invading Iran, yet
Hoyt
Jan 2020
#80
If we do go to war with Iran, it will be the 3rd middle eastern war the Republicans have started.
patphil
Jan 2020
#19
" These aims will magically align with the financial interests of multi-national corporations."
pangaia
Jan 2020
#33
Bush greenlit extrajudicial detention and torture. What do you think Trump will do?
meadowlander
Jan 2020
#40
I don't think the media will pimp this the way they did Iraq. It will be covered, but I doubt it
Vinca
Jan 2020
#45
weve had 3 prez distract and distract and distract when ever they got caught doing something bad.
AllaN01Bear
Jan 2020
#51
Maybe you wanna make fun of Ronnie, but note this: Granada didn't turn commie.
3Hotdogs
Jan 2020
#96
Launch hostilities then brand those opposing as traitors who are "not supporting our troops" nt
Cognitive_Resonance
Jan 2020
#60
Great summary, but lets not forget the cable news will hire "Military Experts" to explain startegies
Perseus
Jan 2020
#67
Like most corporate wars, this will be a war of pretext. Not of choice. Not of Americans' choice.
ancianita
Jan 2020
#77
The sad fact is: Lots of us learned from history but are in no position to stop the repeat
Nay
Jan 2020
#86
AND THERES MORE! Historically fascists have taken advantage of crises, whether real or manufactured
Kashkakat v.2.0
Jan 2020
#88
As W would say "fool me once shame on ....." Aah fuck it. Post of the year, so far.
Pepsidog
Jan 2020
#106
The error bars on how many Iraqi Civilians died is somewhere between 150k and 1.1million.
AtheistCrusader
Jan 2020
#119