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In reply to the discussion: pictures from Columbia University [View all]Happy Hoosier
(7,559 posts)47. Don't point out facts to the folks nostalgic for that time.
Not only did they enable Nixon, they set the stage for teh rise of Reagan... and everything that came after.
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Yes, It's clear that's what the protests are calling for, and I strongly agree.
Think. Again.
Apr 22
#2
As you know, Hamas isn't interested in a ceasefire. Terrorists are often like that.
betsuni
Apr 22
#6
They think that's clever. I'm with you: The hell with Netanyahu, the hell with Hamas. Who's looking out ...
marble falls
Apr 22
#27
Arre 6iu saying we shouldn't believe Hamas when they say they don't want a ceasefire?
ShazzieB
Apr 22
#21
Okay, so if Hamas doesn't want a ceasefire, that means there won't be a ceasefire.
Jedi Guy
Apr 22
#142
"'We're not Hamas': Gaza residents say airstrikes are putting civilians in grave danger"
Think. Again.
Apr 22
#56
You mean average people who are barely paying attention to the election in their own country?
shrike3
Apr 22
#101
I mean the same Americans you suggested would be against taking out hamas.
Think. Again.
Apr 22
#108
Because it was told in confidence to me by a family member. Who won a Bronze star and other commendations
shrike3
Apr 23
#183
I dont think any of us can possibly know exactly what the original purpose of the protests was.
ShazzieB
Apr 22
#43
Share a clip of any of the "real" demonstrators challenging the pro-Hamas, anti-Jewish statements.
brooklynite
Apr 22
#51
It is clearly a false equivalence and I won't continue with your bad-faith discussion.
Think. Again.
Apr 22
#75
I see, you interjected yourself into a discussion I was engaged in with....
Think. Again.
Apr 22
#107
I know about the Christian Palestinian factor. Have met and entertained a family.
jaxexpat
Apr 22
#79
These outside protesters were camping in front of a gate, that police needed to protect.
LeftInTX
Apr 22
#157
I have no objections to that, If enough taxpayers don't like how their dollars are spent, the government
shrike3
Apr 23
#186
HHH was the wrong candidate. He was tied too closely to LBJ in voters's eyes.
marble falls
Apr 22
#83
Didn't say Nixon was better, just said the "Happy Warrior" was the wrong candidate in '68 ...
marble falls
Apr 22
#178
Other than he lost? I do not know. Watergate had broken and Nixon still ran the table. I was all in on McGovern ...
marble falls
Apr 24
#196
HHH was the wrong guy to run against him. The feeling was new broom time, and HHH was seen as more of the same.
marble falls
Apr 22
#179
I'm not "fine" with any kind of violence. And that goes for what's going on in Gaza.
Ping Tung
Apr 22
#119