Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
7 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Alan Grayson on with Chris Hayes NOW! (Original Post) chimpymustgo Sep 2013 OP
He says calls are running 100 to 1 against the war. Intensity of feeling. They're not just chimpymustgo Sep 2013 #1
Chris Hayes just called him on being "morally obtuse" Skidmore Sep 2013 #2
Sadly, it's Chris who's being morally and intellectually obtuse. chimpymustgo Sep 2013 #3
I agree. I've supported him 100% in the past, but on the issue of Syria he has lost me. Tx4obama Sep 2013 #4
I wish we would embrace a bit of isolationism. snappyturtle Sep 2013 #5
I stand with Grayson. K&R Fantastic Anarchist Sep 2013 #6
I love Grayson gopiscrap Sep 2013 #7

chimpymustgo

(12,774 posts)
1. He says calls are running 100 to 1 against the war. Intensity of feeling. They're not just
Thu Sep 5, 2013, 08:37 PM
Sep 2013

tired of war, they're disgusted with it.

Skidmore

(37,364 posts)
2. Chris Hayes just called him on being "morally obtuse"
Thu Sep 5, 2013, 08:43 PM
Sep 2013

when talking about "it's not our concern" I had been wavering on whether or not to sign his petition because I truly respond to the utter coldness of his way of framing the deaths of the Syrian people. It is wrong to insist that people don't care about their fellow human beings. I will not be signing his petition for this reason. I think that war is not necessarily the answer and that there is much yet that is going on behind the scenes between nations that we are not privy to as yet.

BTW, I've signed Grayson's petitions in the past and have lent him support on other issues, but his approach on this matter leaves me cold.

chimpymustgo

(12,774 posts)
3. Sadly, it's Chris who's being morally and intellectually obtuse.
Thu Sep 5, 2013, 08:54 PM
Sep 2013

Grayson was making an excellent point about ALL lives being lost, being of importance. We're getting all worked up about Syrian lives lost - clearly - as a pretense to war. You know the script.

Tx4obama

(36,974 posts)
4. I agree. I've supported him 100% in the past, but on the issue of Syria he has lost me.
Thu Sep 5, 2013, 08:59 PM
Sep 2013

He's starting to sound like an isolationist.

snappyturtle

(14,656 posts)
5. I wish we would embrace a bit of isolationism.
Thu Sep 5, 2013, 09:09 PM
Sep 2013

If we're weak at home we're not good at helping
others.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Alan Grayson on with Chri...