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18. First gulf war

Wed Sep 4, 2013, 06:41 PM

Sep 2013

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So it's true DJ13 Sep 2013 #1

We're their hired thugs. backscatter712 Sep 2013 #6

"have nukes, will travel" is the new motto. dixiegrrrrl Sep 2013 #23

heard this story before? Supersedeas Sep 2013 #24

Many, many years ago, I knew a kid who used to say, Squinch Sep 2013 #25

As a way to pay back Turbineguy Sep 2013 #3

New potter barn rule 2013 kpete Sep 2013 #4

Well, it is not about a pipeline then nadinbrzezinski Sep 2013 #5

WoW! Such a deal. We should jump at the offer........ wandy Sep 2013 #7

Shameful. reformist2 Sep 2013 #9

Exactly where Summer Hathaway Sep 2013 #14

By mentioning it. reformist2 Sep 2013 #16

It's on the table. which means it's under consideration. Autumn Sep 2013 #21

Oh, I see. Summer Hathaway Sep 2013 #22

We can too afford it! I knew it! Dr Fate Sep 2013 #10

Sarcasm, I hope? reformist2 Sep 2013 #17

No- I am for these bombings. Dr Fate Sep 2013 #19

Finally: a Jobs program! RobertEarl Sep 2013 #28

What fucking bullshit. Autumn Sep 2013 #12

What did he mean by alfie Sep 2013 #13

First gulf war Pretzel_Warrior Sep 2013 #18

Their oil would pay for it. Remember that line from ten years ago? NightWatcher Sep 2013 #15

Why don't they just hire Blackwater... Whiskeytide Sep 2013 #26

Yep, they're the 'professional' mercernaries. n/t customerserviceguy Sep 2013 #29