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riqster

(13,986 posts)
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 08:34 AM Jun 2014

Hard to believe the GOP has the nerve to lecture Obama about negotiating with terrorists, ain't it?

Back in the 1980's, Republicans in Ronald Reagan's administration traded arms to terrorists in Iran for American hostages. Back then, the GOP was all about doing deals with terrorist groups. It was an idiot idea, conceived by GOP idiots, executed by GOP idiots, and defended by GOP idiots.

A few days ago, the Obama administration traded five Taliban terrorists for an American soldier. Just as idiotic a move in the long run as it was when the GOP did it, but now they are shocked, yes, SHOCKED that the President would negotiate with terrorists. And the Republicans are condemning this action with the same vigor they used in defending it back when Saint Ronnie negotiated with terrorists.

"Grimy ass", said the pot to the kettle. Calling all Repubs: STFU, you've got no credibility here: these deals are stupid no matter which party does them. And you did it earlier, bigger, and dirtier.

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Hard to believe the GOP has the nerve to lecture Obama about negotiating with terrorists, ain't it? (Original Post) riqster Jun 2014 OP
i didn't know the taliban had a terrorist designation. aren't they fighting for their homeland? ellenfl Jun 2014 #1
AFAIK, it's a definition based on methods. riqster Jun 2014 #2
Yep. If they bought cruise missiles from Raytheon they'd be called "allies". Scuba Jun 2014 #8
Well, they didn't have to buy our weapons, back in the day. riqster Jun 2014 #9
but aren't terrorist groups so designated? ellenfl Jun 2014 #15
I decided to look it up. They are so designated: riqster Jun 2014 #16
i must be going blind or never knew their real name because i don't see taliban on that list. eom ellenfl Jun 2014 #17
This entry: riqster Jun 2014 #18
that's pakistan. eom ellenfl Jun 2014 #19
And if you've followed the news this past decade or so, riqster Jun 2014 #20
Actually, NOTHING that those feces-eating, hypocritical, ulcerous fuckwads do ... 11 Bravo Jun 2014 #3
I need to up my cynicism skills, I guess. riqster Jun 2014 #4
Well put. (nt) Paladin Jun 2014 #5
Kick,kick,kicked&Recommended! butterfly77 Jun 2014 #6
Thanks! riqster Jun 2014 #7
No, it's not hard to believe at all. If it's one thing the GOP has... WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2014 #10
S'truth. They are focused on accreting power and wealth. riqster Jun 2014 #12
Quite. nt bemildred Jun 2014 #11
Maybe they could get Oliver North to stand front and center on this issue.. Bandit Jun 2014 #13
With his "deleted" emails, perhaps. riqster Jun 2014 #14

ellenfl

(8,660 posts)
1. i didn't know the taliban had a terrorist designation. aren't they fighting for their homeland?
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 08:42 AM
Jun 2014

they are terrorists to women but when did that make any difference to our (male) leaders.

riqster

(13,986 posts)
9. Well, they didn't have to buy our weapons, back in the day.
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 10:29 AM
Jun 2014

Ol' Ronnie gave the goodies away with a wink and a nudge.

ellenfl

(8,660 posts)
15. but aren't terrorist groups so designated?
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 01:35 PM
Jun 2014

hrc is catching flack for not designating as a terrorist group that bunch that kidnapped the school girls. has the gop objected to that designation for the taliban because of ronnie raygun's assistance to them during their occupation by russia? i would not be surprised. they are such a bunch of hypocrites.

besides, then they'd have to designate the american taliban as terrorists!

riqster

(13,986 posts)
20. And if you've followed the news this past decade or so,
Tue Jun 3, 2014, 09:28 AM
Jun 2014

You of course know that they operate across the Pakistan/Afghanistan border, and are not split into multiple groups.

WorseBeforeBetter

(11,441 posts)
10. No, it's not hard to believe at all. If it's one thing the GOP has...
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 11:20 AM
Jun 2014

it's "nerve." It seems many don't understand how they operate... the GOP will stop at nothing.

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