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your kids murdered = bad, their kids murdered = acceptable collateral damage nt msongs Feb 2013 #1
ACK! You're making Obama sound not-dreamy leftstreet Feb 2013 #2
Uh oh. nt woo me with science Feb 2013 #22
Over 60% of people who were eligible claim to have voted for JFK. malthaussen Feb 2013 #3
It's a different situation when a citizen goes overseas michigandem58 Feb 2013 #4
I agree. They totally lose their Constitutional rights. Remember that if you travel abroad. rhett o rick Feb 2013 #7
I'll raise you a "face palm" on that... truth2power Feb 2013 #45
Life is so much easier once you learn that we are the good and we can kill the bad. rhett o rick Feb 2013 #46
No extradition? JDPriestly Feb 2013 #64
LOL, extradition. Who needs messy extradition will killer drones. nm rhett o rick Feb 2013 #71
It is true technically speaking you are under the jurisdiction of the laws of the country you are in davidpdx Feb 2013 #82
I understand what you are saying. But I dont believe US citizens lose their Constitutional rhett o rick Feb 2013 #84
Arguably true, and totally irrelevant Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #10
+1. This will end with enemies of a President being rounded up and summarily executed. grahamhgreen Feb 2013 #14
Outstanding response!! Thanks. n/t truth2power Feb 2013 #47
I think there are many here who feel as you do Marrah_G Feb 2013 #5
Yes. The rationalizations of the neo-hawks because it's "our guy" are overflowing. Tierra_y_Libertad Feb 2013 #6
I liked your OP right down to the end. rhett o rick Feb 2013 #8
Fair enough. Not sure I liked the ending myself. Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #11
We must keep struggling against the encroaching tyranny. But how far we are willing to go rhett o rick Feb 2013 #31
That's the question. These forums tell me all I need know Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #32
Two comments. I agree that things will have to get a lot worse before people start to rhett o rick Feb 2013 #35
Excellent post! -nt- Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #38
Excellent statement, rhett o rick. Thanks. JDPriestly Feb 2013 #65
Very well stated. 99Forever Feb 2013 #9
??? BigD_95 Feb 2013 #69
I went door to door for Bobby Kennedy, friend. 99Forever Feb 2013 #70
+1 kudzu22 Feb 2013 #12
Succintly and very accurately put lark Feb 2013 #57
YAY! Welcome to the side of goodness and light. Let others dwell on the dark side. grahamhgreen Feb 2013 #13
Not to defend this policy, but the police kill people every day w/o charges or judicial review. Flatulo Feb 2013 #15
Respectfully, your statement fails at the title. Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #24
I agree wholeheartedly and can see this getting worse and escalating out of control! DearHeart Feb 2013 #27
I hear you. Flatulo Feb 2013 #28
I hate war... JuniperLea Feb 2013 #16
with you. . .n/t annabanana Feb 2013 #17
It's correct to separate the argument dreamnightwind Feb 2013 #34
Nice post. The do love their subjective phrases don't they Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #39
Before 1965, U.S. government officials routinely referred to members of the coalition_unwilling Feb 2013 #43
In my opinion, the definition of a terrorist in The Patriot Act is vague and overly broad. JDPriestly Feb 2013 #66
The word 'terrorist' has become so debased through over use and abuse that it is coalition_unwilling Feb 2013 #73
Exactly JuniperLea Feb 2013 #76
Murder is murder JuniperLea Feb 2013 #75
Well put! Rider3 Feb 2013 #48
Thanks. I am on your side. Aldo Leopold Feb 2013 #18
fwip, fwip, fwip blkmusclmachine Feb 2013 #19
Thank you . . . markpkessinger Feb 2013 #20
K&R woo me with science Feb 2013 #21
K&R. We are just a herd who does what our shepherds tell us. LittleBlue Feb 2013 #23
Thank you. intheflow Feb 2013 #25
I am tired of being right Kelvin Mace Feb 2013 #26
I'm with you ..... oldhippie Feb 2013 #29
K&R well said... SomethingFishy Feb 2013 #30
"it is easier to abandon your principles than your TV show" Canuckistanian Feb 2013 #33
K & R! lonestarnot Feb 2013 #36
Yep.........n/t KoKo Feb 2013 #37
The problem is that people make their lines in sand. Bonobo Feb 2013 #40
Beautiful post. Well said. k&r n/t Laelth Feb 2013 #41
Thank you. At this point, the Establishment Democrats have lost their moral compass Lydia Leftcoast Feb 2013 #42
Vanity post Floyd_Gondolli Feb 2013 #44
What's your point? pecwae Feb 2013 #68
Thanks. I appreciated that he gave me a free "kick" Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #77
Absolutely agree n2doc Feb 2013 #49
I may be off base on this. timdog44 Feb 2013 #50
Thank you for your post. NorthCarolina Feb 2013 #51
Heart felt and well thought out. timdog44 Feb 2013 #52
This is exactly how I feel. Jeevus Feb 2013 #53
You speak my mind well. Thank for a great OP. nt 99th_Monkey Feb 2013 #54
Thank YOU for reading and responding! Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #55
Why do you think we speak of SAND, when referencing... TheMadMonk Feb 2013 #56
I'd like to know how the people who have condemned drone attacks with such black and white politicaljunkie41910 Feb 2013 #58
Thanks for your response Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #59
Thanks for responding to my ranting in such a rational manner. I applaud you for that. politicaljunkie41910 Feb 2013 #60
Nice post. (cont.) Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #63
The good news is that more people on here seem to agree with you than not. Efilroft Sul Feb 2013 #61
well said. blackspade Feb 2013 #62
k and R DonCoquixote Feb 2013 #67
:-) MuseRider Feb 2013 #72
Wow! Thank you very much! That was very nice of you to say -nt :) Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #78
Us liberals ... Raggaemon Feb 2013 #74
Thanks for responding (more below) Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #79
I have always been totally against war rhiannon55 Feb 2013 #80
It is different in this way... Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #81
I think what you stated was well thought out and had very good points davidpdx Feb 2013 #83
Military/NSA/CIA Drone Charts & Graphs triplepoint Feb 2013 #85
K&R DeSwiss Feb 2013 #86
I wonder if it matters? davidthegnome Feb 2013 #87
Nice post, quite a lot to think about there! :) Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #89
It's disturbing seeing how many PNACkers we have at this progressive website. nt Zorra Feb 2013 #88
Great summary of the problem, now, what are you and I going to do about it? sinkingfeeling Feb 2013 #90
Remember and VOTE! That's the only power we have ever had Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #96
People go along with slavery right now. raouldukelives Feb 2013 #91
If you reread your OP and some of the responses, you will see why your position gains no traction stevenleser Feb 2013 #92
really good discussion with Media Benjamin loveandlight Feb 2013 #93
Thank you for your kind and amazing feedback! stevenleser Feb 2013 #94
Thanks for the nice response (cont) Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #95
You clearly do not understand the points of those who disagree. More than that... stevenleser Feb 2013 #97
Thanks! I believe you are missing my point actually Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #98
You are missing MY point. I already understand your position. You are not listening to mine stevenleser Feb 2013 #99
Thanks! I am gonna let you have the final word. Just letting you know I read it. n/t Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #100
Interesting points davidthegnome Feb 2013 #101
I think you and I have very little disagreement. stevenleser Feb 2013 #102
Your three main points were good ones. davidthegnome Feb 2013 #103
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