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In reply to the discussion: BOSTON GLOBE Opinion Piece: "The world of threats to the US is an illusion." [View all]Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)56. Republicans claim we are in danger to present themselves as the heroes who will save us.
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BOSTON GLOBE Opinion Piece: "The world of threats to the US is an illusion." [View all]
kpete
Apr 2015
OP
It is the sacred job of cable news and the main job of main stream media to gin up fear.
Fred Sanders
Apr 2015
#2
All of our bordering neighbors may be friendly but Palin can see Russia from her house! n/t
A Simple Game
Apr 2015
#23
That picture would be perfect if there was a young shepherd on the hill hollering "WOLF." n/t
A Simple Game
Apr 2015
#24
Our biggest danger is the tyranny we will slide into if we don't get the NSA/CIA Security State
rhett o rick
Apr 2015
#6
Heaven forbid that we would not have an enemy to fear. If we did we might even tackle some of
jwirr
Apr 2015
#14
I've always said that the other m*tha f*ckin texting driver is more of a threat to my life.
L0oniX
Apr 2015
#15
Very powerful. Every time we are told that we were attacked we should at least consider the
GoneFishin
Apr 2015
#18
Not true, we have reason to fear....sadly the true threat to the average American comes from within
AuntPatsy
Apr 2015
#21
"... the traitor moves amongst those within the gate freely, his sly whispers rustling ..."
GoneFishin
Apr 2015
#29
both parties are happy to play thier parts in the kabuki theatre of existential threats
KG
Apr 2015
#32
''To see what is in front of one’s nose needs a constant struggle.'' ~George Orwell
DeSwiss
Apr 2015
#33
This is the truth! The MIC and the PTB are actively pumping up and exaggerating the threat.
Enthusiast
Apr 2015
#37
We have thousands die every day. From auto accidents, medical accidents, gun accidents
Enthusiast
Apr 2015
#46
Many Democrats only feel safe by letting the Government spy on our children.
whereisjustice
Apr 2015
#49
Republicans claim we are in danger to present themselves as the heroes who will save us.
Spitfire of ATJ
Apr 2015
#56