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In reply to the discussion: Ferguson Protesters Chant ‘We’re Ready for War’ [View all]HooptieWagon
(17,064 posts)15. People have to choose their leaders carefully.
No matter how desparate, choosing leaders that are calling for a war that will be lost is not choosing carefully. Just ask 1930s Germany.
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And Bernie is calling for a revolution. A political one. One where we the people stand up and say
jwirr
Aug 2015
#18
Fine so the question I am asking is what event is the starting point? Here in America I would
jwirr
Aug 2015
#28
You don't count the Spanish in Florida because it was not a future colony b4 independence ?
Person 2713
Aug 2015
#29
This will spiral out of control, this is what racist assholes like the Oathkeepers want.
Rex
Aug 2015
#3
Yes, and while the people on the bottom kill each other the 1% will be setting someplace safe
jwirr
Aug 2015
#20
And it is a sad commentary that during his Presidency, it is necessary for blacks to demand
Supersedeas
Aug 2015
#58
I find it interesting that those who are asking for peace are proposing a war.
hamsterjill
Aug 2015
#26
Would any slogan they have be received positively by most white people? nothing to lose really
Person 2713
Aug 2015
#33
Why would that be provocative? The police have been at war with their community for decades
Taitertots
Aug 2015
#31