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    It's good to know we have a constitutionally valid definition of which American citizens our representative government is allowe to execute in the

    Your rhetoric notwithstanding (Ossiah/Bush - because D's are vile tricksters and R's can tell no lies), I think we might actually agree.
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    It's good to know we have a constitutionally valid definition of which American citizens our representative government is allowe to execute in the

    Quote: Originally Posted by reefraff What amazes me is how the media and certain politicians crapped little green apples over water boarding known terrorists which didn't hurt anyone yet they basically ignore even US citizens being assassinated by drones. Which media would that be - the New...
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    It's good to know we have a constitutionally valid definition of which American citizens our representative government is allowe to execute in the

    http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/07/us/politics/obama-orders-release-of-drone-memos-to-lawmakers.html?_r=0
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    Interesting read on gun possession and crime rates

    I'm not sure I understand how one can draw scientific conclusions from such a small statistical sample. Far too many unaddressed variables to arrive at that conclusion with any certitude. It's impossible to agree or disagree - the article employs the logical falacy of: correlation = causation.
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    Quote: Originally Posted by reefraff If I am properly compensated. Besides in this area it isn't going to make a difference. We have enough naturally occurring radioactive material in the ground many houses have to have special vents to keep radon gas from building up. I guess we should sue...
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    Fiscal Cliff. Thrill ride to fiscal sanity or the end of civilization as we know it

    Quote: Originally Posted by reefraff EVERYTHING HAS TO BE CUT. SS and Medicare will have to be cut BUT we should start with the BS and wasteful garbage first. It isn't going to make a huge difference but it sends the right message about where our priorities are. Unfortunately. We the people...
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    Quote: Originally Posted by reefraff There is no ban of DU weapons I am aware of and the WHO has found none of the claimed effects. We invaded Iraq for invading Kuwait. Iraq agreed to numerous conditions as part of the cease fire. They violated said conditions on numerous occasions. That gave...
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    Quote: Originally Posted by Darthtang AW http://www.scaruffi.com/politics/du.html "I am not claiming to be sure that DU is not harmful. We found out that even sugar kills, so it may well be that DU also kills. But, so far, I have seen no scientific or statistical evidence that DU is more...
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    I'm not attempting to be an apologist, I'm simply looking for logical constistency and failing to find it.
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    Quote: Originally Posted by reefraff The whole idea of the conventions was to prevent POW's and civilians from being mistreated. If you want the protections for your people you must adhere to the rules yourself. Someone who purposely targets civilians is a terrorist, period. I really don't get...
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    Ok, so the determining factor for us then is that, because it is not prohibited under international law (ironic reference, but ok), it is therefore, allowed, correct? Palestine, not being a recognized nation, is unable to be a signatory to the conventions. By that same logic, they are therefore...
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    Quote: Originally Posted by reefraff You need to put down the crack pipe and re read them. To gain and retain the protection combatants must follow the rules of war. Ad Hominem aside, let's assume I've interpreted the Conventions incorrectly. So, let me get this straight. If, so called, enemy...
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    Quote: Originally Posted by reefraff You should read the conventions. The requirement of following the rules of war is what grants combatants the protections. So, a number of our presidents and secretaries of defence and state are, by this definition, war criminals. I've read the conventions...
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    Quote: Originally Posted by reefraff Universal health care would be a disaster not just for the US but the world. All the advances in medicine we create would be greatly decreased if not for the profit factor. The conventions were designed specifically to ensure everyone followed the rules. To...
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    Quote: Originally Posted by reefraff 2. Gun control doesn't work for 2 reasons. 1 There are already millions of guns in circulation and it would take a violation of our constitutional rights to try to make a serious dent in the numbers 2 Being a basically free society it would be next to...
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