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In reply to the discussion: When people call the majority opposed to Syrian intervention.... [View all]socialist_n_TN
(11,481 posts)22. I confuse nothing......
Whatever the reason for opposition to this intervention, to call it "war weariness" is bullshit and trivializes the reasons for opposition WHATEVER they are.
That said, I'm actually sure that some of the idiot Teabaggers oppose this intervention because Obama is for it. THAT is the ONLY reason that I consider more inane than the current meme being floated about.
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socialist_n_TN
Sep 2013
OP
When ya look at what gets watched the most on TV it's no wonder they think that. n/t
L0oniX
Sep 2013
#58
The only reason I'm not "protest weary" is because I'm now protesting.....
socialist_n_TN
Sep 2013
#8
If I thought I would see at least some smidgeon of social justice in my lifetime (e.g., Bush and
HardTimes99
Sep 2013
#17
Props to you for the Lenin reference. Sometimes, as with Occupy, it seems like years can go by
HardTimes99
Sep 2013
#25
You confuse public agreement on this particular issue at this particular time
tritsofme
Sep 2013
#20
...and when people call those who reluctantly feel military action may be necessary...
brooklynite
Sep 2013
#34
It is comparatively rare for DUers to refer to chicken-hawks. If anyone has feelings that are hurt
AnotherMcIntosh
Sep 2013
#39
The people that want to profit from war don't participate in war. That's for the little people.
Egalitarian Thug
Sep 2013
#44
Well said, the voice of experience should teach us all. Thank you Cleita.....
Rebellious Republican
Sep 2013
#40
And don't forget that part about being right every time. That's important. K&R
Egalitarian Thug
Sep 2013
#43
For you, and it's not about weariness. "Soldiers of peace are just changing the game..."
ancianita
Sep 2013
#57