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In reply to the discussion: The US is wrecking the Middle East again - in ways you don't even realise [View all]stupidicus
(2,570 posts)17. well, it's the reality here
I don't think it's to be attributed to not caring, because I do and long have, as I suspect many here do as well, but rather about the distraction of the intra-party war we're all embroiled in and distracted by.
Hell, as I've noted several times, and recently even, Bernie's vote for the Afghan War is the biggest blemish on his record, and it should go without saying that his FP pov are the ones he's still keeping closest to his chest...
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The US is wrecking the Middle East again - in ways you don't even realise [View all]
EdwardBernays
Jan 2016
OP
I agree that in theory this could happen but realistically I don't see it taking place.
jalan48
Jan 2016
#26
After emphasizing the word "YOU" in your previous post, YOU have to ask who is being referred to?
GummyBearz
Jan 2016
#29
Yep - money is power. Unfortunately our politicians get to pick societies winners and losers...
jonno99
Jan 2016
#42