Antifa attack gay vietnam journalist

[Shiranu]

Derp, I knew there was a reason I came to this thread...

What's happening in Portland does clearly demonstrate that Antifa is a problem, and one that needs to be addressed by the State. That said they are being clearly provoked by right-wing terrorists into action, and to focus on Antifa without focusing on why they are even out there in the first place is at best ignoring the fundamental issue (increasing bipartisanship and a more and more radical right-wing that holds power in this country), at worst is making excuses for right-wing terrorism.

[Baruch]

He is blind. Why his posts are erratic, irrelevant, contradictory and preposterous... other than that, they're ok...

It is OK to admit you are confused.  As we both get older, this is an increasing problem.

[Baruch]

Derp, I knew there was a reason I came to this thread...

What's happening in Portland does clearly demonstrate that Antifa is a problem, and one that needs to be addressed by the State. That said they are being clearly provoked by right-wing terrorists into action, and to focus on Antifa without focusing on why they are even out there in the first place is at best ignoring the fundamental issue (increasing bipartisanship and a more and more radical right-wing that holds power in this country), at worst is making excuses for right-wing terrorism.

Correct.  To be corrected, not panicked over.  This resembles the 1960s, but unless you were alive then, you won't realize this is still rice cake level stress.

[Mike Cl]

He's not wrong, the amount of terrorism we fund and engage in ourselves around the world probably does outnumber and outimpact any other group or countries, though countries like Russia, Iran and Saudi Arabia probably give us a good run for our money. Not the best company to keep, however.

That said, I was talking about domestic terrorism and not international terrorism. And being white and/or male does not make someone a white supremacist; being a white supremacist makes someone one.

I agree with you on the global terrorism (what a worthless word)--the USA leads the way.  How was the invasion of Iraq NOT terrorism?  Shock and Awe...................

[Baruch]

I agree with you on the global terrorism (what a worthless word)--the USA leads the way.  How was the invasion of Iraq NOT terrorism?  Shock and Awe...................

We are more woke now than in 2001, or 1965.  This is a sad but good thing.  So, ready to go to war with Iran?  No?  Smart boy!!

[josephpalazzo]

We are more woke now than in 2001, or 1965.  This is a sad but good thing.  So, ready to go to war with Iran?  No?  Smart boy!!

Some people confuse terrorism (ISIS) with blundering (USA).

[Baruch]

Some people confuse terrorism (ISIS) with blundering (USA).

Far to generous to Team America.  I can think of a movie a decade or so back ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIPljGWGNt4

Don't send a marionette to do a man's job ;-)

[josephpalazzo]

Don't send a marionette to do a man's job ;-)

That's what I keep saying about Trump. But Putin won't listen.

[aileron]

Some people confuse terrorism (ISIS) with blundering (USA).

Historically, that's been true, but we now have an ignoramus, bigoted commander-in-chief who calls for war crimes and a red-hatted mob who go into a frenzy of bloodlust when he does it.

So far our officer corps has been able to ignore or push back against this demagoguery, but as Sinclair Lewis wrote, there's no reason It's Can't happen Here.

[Baruch]

That's what I keep saying about Trump. But Putin won't listen.

No, you probably voted for the wicked witch who threatened Dorothy.

[Baruch]

Historically, that's been true, but we now have an ignoramus, bigoted commander-in-chief who calls for war crimes and a red-hatted mob who go into a frenzy of bloodlust when he does it.

So far our officer corps has been able to ignore or push back against this demagoguery, but as Sinclair Lewis wrote, there's no reason It's Can't happen Here.

When did you, in the military, stage an illegal coup, against the two Bush's, Clinton, or Obama?  They are all war criminals.

[josephpalazzo]

No, you probably voted for the wicked witch who threatened Dorothy.

I would never hurt Dorothy, just too adorable...

[josephpalazzo]

When did you, in the military, stage an illegal coup, against the two Bush's, Clinton, or Obama?  They are all war criminals.

Give a few more months, Trump will trump them...

[Baruch]

Give a few more months, Trump will trump them...

Speaking to the other guy, former military officer.  General Singlaub threatened to resign over Carter Korea policy, one of the few political-generals to show any integrity.  With integrity, the military would have overthrown LBJ, not waited for Nixon.

[josephpalazzo]

Speaking to the other guy, former military officer.  General Singlaub threatened to resign over Carter Korea policy, one of the few political-generals to show any integrity.  With integrity, the military would have overthrown LBJ, not waited for Nixon.

Trump is a one-man show. Whether he has generals or not, it doesn't matter as he doesn't listen to them - only Hannity and Putin.