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David G
Harbor Woodworks
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"It was a Sunday morning and Goddard gave thanks that there were still places where one could worship in temples not made by human hands." -- L. F. Herreshoff (The Compleat Cruiser)
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Not that I can see. Btw truck drivers, translators, food service, mechanics, technicians etc are essential and not mercenaries. What I’m pointing out is that all these vital personel who are exposed to danger and death in similar numbers as “our” uniformed personell but are left out of the patriotic blather regardless of nationality. Does anyone say “thank you for your service” to the Fijiian who works for Triple Canopy or the New Zealander working for Xe? They’re vital to the mission. If BrianW got hurt in Afghanistan do people blow it off because he’s not in uniform?Comment
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David G
Harbor Woodworks
https://www.facebook.com/HarborWoodworks/
"It was a Sunday morning and Goddard gave thanks that there were still places where one could worship in temples not made by human hands." -- L. F. Herreshoff (The Compleat Cruiser)
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pfft, history, that’s for people who don’t have trillions to burn.
WASHINGTON — At the outset of the Iraq war, the Bush administration predicted that it would cost $50 billion to $60 billion to oust Saddam Hussein, restore order and install a new government.Last edited by LeeG; 06-04-2023, 04:55 PM.Comment
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Should be noted that the country with the largest military budget, larger than the next ten countries combined, was devastated by 19 young men with boxcutters.“Come, come, my conservative friend, wipe the dew off your spectacles and see the world is moving" - Elizabeth Cady StantonComment
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We should have listened to the 9/11 Families for Peace https://peacefultomorrows.org/about-us/
But instead they were vilified - especially on Reich Wing media.Comment
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Once it was determined we were attacked by Al Qaeda, invading countries made no sense. Trying to establish a multi-national anti terrorism force might have made sense, but we invaded two countries at great cost of both blood and treasure, and for no good purpose."Banning books in spite of the 1st amendment, but refusing to regulate guns in spite of "well regulated militia' being in the 2nd amendment makes no sense. Can't think of anyone ever shot by a book
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No good purpose for those without power but for those our electoral system empowers plus the political power of industry (MIC) there’s as valid a purpose as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The neocons and Cheney saw a window of opportunity to be taken after 9/11 that could close quickly so whoever was elected in 2004 it wouldn’t matter once the ball was in motion. Mission accomplished, trillions spent and relatively few died compared to Vietnam.
0.55 for the joke
a veteran’s responseLast edited by LeeG; 06-05-2023, 02:37 PM.Comment
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Money is the root of all political evil.“Come, come, my conservative friend, wipe the dew off your spectacles and see the world is moving" - Elizabeth Cady StantonComment
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Both parties are in thrall to the National Security Blob.
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Since Vietnam, which presidents have invaded other countries? Do you see it as a 50/50 split between parties or 60/40, 70/30?
Are we still building planes and tanks no one wants to keep people in certain states employed? This is a few years old. There was also a report on planes no one wanted. Certainly seems a lot of money was wasted, and may still be being wasted.
"Banning books in spite of the 1st amendment, but refusing to regulate guns in spite of "well regulated militia' being in the 2nd amendment makes no sense. Can't think of anyone ever shot by a book
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It is not a matter of opinion and how we "see it". It is a matter of historical record,
And define your terms . . . What constitutes an "invasion" ??
This can get you started . . ,. https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R42738Comment
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