Quote: Weird Tolkienish Figure wrote in post #14

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So we should have declared war on Pakistan then?

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Quote: FP123 wrote in post #15

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Quote: algernonpj wrote in post #13

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Here's some interesting background on the 16 year old killed by drone:

Media Confirms Barack Obama Called For Drone Bombing of 16 Year-Old Denver Boy

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Thanks alger, saw that in the other thread. (I would emphasize the "not so" in your top line!)

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It's just a very dangerous slippery slope. If our Constitution is so easily discarded for one citizen then it can be easily discarded for others under a different administration. There are checks and balances for a reason.

Quote: steph wrote in post #18

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It's just a very dangerous slippery slope. If our Constitution is so easily discarded for one citizen then it can be easily discarded for others under a different administration. There are checks and balances for a reason.

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Zitat

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A watchful eye is necessary at all times.

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In the old days there was also a vat of hot tar and feathers to keep them in line.

Quote: steph wrote in post #20

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Zitat

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A watchful eye is necessary at all times.

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In the old days there was also a vat of hot tar and feathers to keep them in line.

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Actually, it is still available in one sense. Should there come a time when the politicians have squandered our trust too far, they may be surprised at the mayhem that they unleash.

I'm thinking of Anonymous when I say this.