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fittosurvive (538 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 07:20 PM Original message |
Would you sacrifice your life for the Libyan revolution? |
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Demeter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 07:25 PM Response to Original message |
1. If I were a Libyan, yes |
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slay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 07:46 PM Response to Reply #1 |
11. Exactly |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 07:51 PM Response to Reply #1 |
12. +1000 n/t |
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fittosurvive (538 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 08:57 PM Response to Reply #1 |
17. If a Libyan dies fighting for his freedom, it is not a sacrifice. |
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tekisui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-23-11 06:05 AM Response to Reply #17 |
36. I disagree. Dead is dead. Dead have no rights. |
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fittosurvive (538 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-23-11 04:33 PM Response to Reply #36 |
40. That is only true if you have an undefined hierarchy of values. |
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howaboutme (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 07:26 PM Response to Original message |
2. Well said |
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fittosurvive (538 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 09:01 PM Response to Reply #2 |
18. Indeed, there is no vital U.S. interest in the outcome of this conflict; |
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howaboutme (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 09:08 PM Response to Reply #18 |
22. War always has collateral damage and many innocents die |
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anarch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 07:28 PM Response to Original message |
3. I'm not sure. What's in it for me? |
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Waiting For Everyman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 07:32 PM Response to Original message |
4. Cut the schmaltz already. Everybody who joins the military puts their life on the line. |
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KurtNYC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 07:52 PM Response to Reply #4 |
13. There are plenty of military careers which do NOT involve putting |
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JonLP24 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 07:58 PM Response to Reply #4 |
14. Yes |
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fittosurvive (538 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 09:05 PM Response to Reply #4 |
21. That is true; but they are not your pawns to sacrifice on the altar of what you, |
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Waiting For Everyman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 09:25 PM Response to Reply #21 |
26. I didn't send them anywhere bucko, and my opinion isn't up to your criterion. |
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JVS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 07:33 PM Response to Original message |
5. No. |
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Upton (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 07:33 PM Response to Original message |
6. NO. |
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Countdown_3_2_1 (778 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 07:35 PM Response to Original message |
7. NO. I would NOT sacrifice my Life for this foolish adventure. |
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emilyg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 09:05 PM Response to Reply #7 |
20. .... |
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krabigirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 09:58 PM Response to Reply #7 |
30. Me neither. |
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JonLP24 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 07:39 PM Response to Original message |
8. Yes |
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FormerDittoHead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 07:39 PM Response to Original message |
9. Speaking as a Republican, I'd be GLAD to sacrifice your kid's life for cheap oil and my stocks. |
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former9thward (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 07:46 PM Response to Original message |
10. No and nobody else should be put in danger. |
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Historic NY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 08:12 PM Response to Original message |
15. Apparently enough UN countries do. |
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kelly1mm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 08:16 PM Response to Reply #15 |
16. All 10 that voted for it? nt |
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joshcryer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 10:03 PM Response to Reply #16 |
33. Effectively. Russia and China vetoed Burma in 2007. They could've done it here. |
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fittosurvive (538 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 09:10 PM Response to Reply #15 |
23. That is their choice. |
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kenny blankenship (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 09:52 PM Response to Reply #23 |
29. You're right about that. But here's the thing: anytime they decide to insist on it |
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fittosurvive (538 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-23-11 05:25 PM Response to Reply #29 |
41. Excellent point! The Congress has hidden behind the War Powers Resolution for nearly 40 years. |
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Kaleva (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 09:03 PM Response to Original message |
19. Would one risk prison time protesting the war? |
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Nye Bevan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 09:13 PM Response to Original message |
24. If you had been around in 1776, would you have supported the American Revolution? |
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Countdown_3_2_1 (778 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-23-11 06:03 AM Response to Reply #24 |
35. Not a good comparison. Very different!! |
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fittosurvive (538 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-23-11 05:29 PM Response to Reply #24 |
42. Yes, I would have suported the American Revolution. |
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Tierra_y_Libertad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-24-11 01:12 AM Response to Reply #24 |
53. Not if I were an American slave. |
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Amonester (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 09:20 PM Response to Original message |
25. Give Me Liberty |
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kenny blankenship (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 09:26 PM Response to Original message |
27. I wouldn't ask service members to risk their lives for a stalemate, I can tell you that. |
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Jack Rabbit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 09:30 PM Response to Original message |
28. Yes, I would |
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joshcryer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 10:01 PM Response to Original message |
31. I'm not a militarist. If I were Libyan yes, I would fight for my freedom... |
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PhillySane (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 10:03 PM Response to Original message |
32. WAR IS OVER |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-22-11 10:05 PM Response to Original message |
34. Ugh no. I am not a Libyan. |
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BzaDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-23-11 06:12 AM Response to Original message |
37. Would you sacrifice your life for there to be no intervention? To be clear, those who oppose this |
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Ramulux (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-23-11 08:22 PM Response to Reply #37 |
46. This is such an absurd statement |
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IndyJones (583 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-24-11 01:07 AM Response to Reply #46 |
52. Right. And everyone who doesn't want to invade Mexico to stop |
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BzaDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-24-11 06:06 PM Response to Reply #46 |
60. "No one in this country dies" |
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johnroshan (333 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-23-11 06:25 AM Response to Original message |
38. I wish I would be brave enough. |
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fittosurvive (538 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-23-11 05:51 PM Response to Reply #38 |
43. It has nothing to do with bravery, my opposition is based on the undefined |
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johnroshan (333 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-24-11 12:26 AM Response to Reply #43 |
49. Thats fine... but many replies ahead |
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pampango (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-23-11 08:54 PM Response to Reply #38 |
48. Well said. "'We' will fight for "us", but not for "them" (worthless strangers)" is not liberal. |
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fittosurvive (538 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-24-11 10:12 AM Response to Reply #48 |
56. Are you suggesting that Americans are "obligated"to sacrifice |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-23-11 06:27 AM Response to Original message |
39. Yes |
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fittosurvive (538 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-23-11 07:12 PM Response to Reply #39 |
44. There was a rational contemplation of the grievances prior to declaring war |
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Catherina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-23-11 07:19 PM Response to Original message |
45. No. An uprising without a socio-economic or human rights agenda |
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fittosurvive (538 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-23-11 08:44 PM Response to Reply #45 |
47. Exactly, It is beyond my realm of comprehension to observe as one narrative |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-24-11 01:03 AM Response to Original message |
50. Think that those of us who followed the Revolution threads -- Egypt/Lybia ... |
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fittosurvive (538 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-24-11 09:02 AM Response to Reply #50 |
54. I'm not sure I understand the meaning of your post. |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-24-11 11:59 AM Response to Reply #54 |
57. You think we're at "war" with Libya? |
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fittosurvive (538 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-24-11 09:20 PM Response to Reply #57 |
66. If someone launched a couple hundred cruise missiles into the United States |
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Modern_Matthew (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-24-11 01:05 AM Response to Original message |
51. I wouldn't sacrifice my life for anyone or anything. You only get one of them. nt |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-24-11 12:24 PM Response to Reply #51 |
58. Not even for your children? Also consider .... |
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JoePhilly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-24-11 09:16 AM Response to Original message |
55. Deposing Ghaddafi is NOT one of the stated objectives of the NFZ. |
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fittosurvive (538 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-24-11 07:48 PM Response to Reply #55 |
62. Objectives…? You use that term loosely. |
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Godhumor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-24-11 12:27 PM Response to Original message |
59. Better question would be, would you tell the Libyans under attack that you were not willing to help |
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fittosurvive (538 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-24-11 08:07 PM Response to Reply #59 |
63. I am not obligated to tell the Libyans anything. |
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howaboutme (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-24-11 06:13 PM Response to Original message |
61. If I was a USA elitist and politician and had influence over the MSM I'd say |
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Shagbark Hickory (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-24-11 08:40 PM Response to Original message |
64. :kick: |
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Synicus Maximus (828 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-24-11 08:44 PM Response to Original message |
65. No |
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