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In reply to the discussion: So here's where I'm the unpopular dove [View all]bhikkhu
(10,724 posts)13. Doubts are a very good thing
I wish we had the same level of introspection, doubts, and restraint a few years back. It shows a level of maturity, and (being one who likes to hope for the best) I take it as a sign that there is none of the chest-thumping over-confident posturing that so easily turns out stupidly wrong.
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I just wonder how killing more Syrians is going to stop them from killing Syrians
liberal N proud
Aug 2013
#2
If we want to degrade it we can have Miley Cyrus twerk their air force
The Straight Story
Aug 2013
#8
And there it sits, your level of thoughtfulness and respect. A thread about horrific things and of
Bluenorthwest
Aug 2013
#18
I had seen that earlier, and the guy on the second page I think said it best
The Straight Story
Aug 2013
#12
Is chemical weapons your tripping point? Is is ok to stand by and watch a government
rhett o rick
Aug 2013
#66
And a plan for protecting the Christian/Alawite/Kurdish and other minority populations
MNBrewer
Aug 2013
#37
Agreed...my major objection here is that a policy of intervention doesn't promise any results
alcibiades_mystery
Aug 2013
#36