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notadmblnd

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8. But you could say that about the rest of the world too

Tue Sep 10, 2013, 05:17 PM

Sep 2013

So why just single out the US for criticism? And why do it here at DU? What does that accomplish?

Do you think perhaps it would be more productive to advocate for the Syrian people in a more productive manner? Maybe provide links of organizations/charities where DU member might be interested in helping.

It's a small thing, but it's more positive than- just posting about how horrible the US for not doing something.

I had a manager tell me once when I was complaining about something- that if I wasn't willing to take on responsibility to bring about the changes that I wanted to see, then I was part of the problem.

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On Syria:Doing Nothing CAN be worse than Doing Something (NOTE:this post will probably p*** you off) [View all] riqster Sep 2013 OP

I'm not pissed, but I think you are wrong in the assumption US has done and is- doing nothing. notadmblnd Sep 2013 #1

I was referring to to the people of Syria. I should have made that clear. riqster Sep 2013 #2

Well here is what US did in 2013 notadmblnd Sep 2013 #5

Obama has tried to do what he can. Bless the man for it. riqster Sep 2013 #7

But you could say that about the rest of the world too notadmblnd Sep 2013 #8

There is a place for the positive, nurturing approach. riqster Sep 2013 #9

notable in the timeline is all the diplomatic work Dems and Obama performed since 2007 Pretzel_Warrior Sep 2013 #3

Agreed on all points. riqster Sep 2013 #4

Yes it is. notadmblnd Sep 2013 #6