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Old 05-17-2018, 06:14 PM
 
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There is no way to occupy the moral high ground when we use torture.

Those Americans who were tortured to death would disagree with you....but they are dead, because of torture....
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Old 05-17-2018, 06:19 PM
 
Location: Austin
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the first women to head cia has been confirmed. the overwhelming majority of dems voted against her.

what is this now? 10 women trump appointees the majority of democrats have voted against? so much for dems supporting women because they are women BS.

democrats are hypocrites.
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Old 05-17-2018, 06:26 PM
 
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the first women to head cia has been confirmed. the overwhelming majority of dems voted against her.

what is this now? 10 women trump appointees the majority of democrats have voted against? so much for dems supporting women because they are women BS.

democrats are hypocrites.

But, those glass ceilings.....I thought the dems/lefties wanted to shatter them?....Guess not....
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Old 05-17-2018, 06:55 PM
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We'll have to see if American voters are fine with torture.

As I recall, most were horrified at the photos.

WWII interrogators were clear that that torture doesn't work. The information gained is unreliable at best. Better to trick people into telling you what you need to know.

There is no way to occupy the moral high ground when we use torture.



For those who say reject Gina Haspel to head the CIA, let me remind you that nearly 3,000 people were killed in the 9/11 attacks, including those at the Twin Towers.



Let me also remind you of the beheadings we watched in horror. Before they say reject the president’s nominee, maybe we should ask the families who lost loved ones or never found a family member. Do we remember those who jumped off the burning buildings? I’m sure they were tortured by their decision.



You can’t fight terrorists with love, kindness and flowers. What Haspel did to save lives then should be commended, not condemned. Haspel would be an asset to America and the CIA. Let’s hope we never forget the tragedy of 9/11 and all the terrorist attacks here and abroad.
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Old 05-17-2018, 07:08 PM
 
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For those who say reject Gina Haspel to head the CIA, let me remind you that nearly 3,000 people were killed in the 9/11 attacks, including those at the Twin Towers.



Let me also remind you of the beheadings we watched in horror. Before they say reject the president’s nominee, maybe we should ask the families who lost loved ones or never found a family member. Do we remember those who jumped off the burning buildings? I’m sure they were tortured by their decision.



You can’t fight terrorists with love, kindness and flowers. What Haspel did to save lives then should be commended, not condemned. Haspel would be an asset to America and the CIA. Let’s hope we never forget the tragedy of 9/11 and all the terrorist attacks here and abroad.
We are the terrorists.
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Old 05-17-2018, 07:09 PM
exm
 
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We are the terrorists.

Where do you live, Gaza Strip?
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Old 05-17-2018, 07:11 PM
 
Location: Houston
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So, y'all are against women in powerful jobs? Isn't that sexist?
She’s the WRONG kind of woman. That job should belong to s MAN.
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Old 05-17-2018, 08:10 PM
 
Location: Denver, CO
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For those who say reject Gina Haspel to head the CIA, let me remind you that nearly 3,000 people were killed in the 9/11 attacks, including those at the Twin Towers.

Let me also remind you of the beheadings we watched in horror. Before they say reject the president’s nominee, maybe we should ask the families who lost loved ones or never found a family member. Do we remember those who jumped off the burning buildings? I’m sure they were tortured by their decision.

You can’t fight terrorists with love, kindness and flowers. What Haspel did to save lives then should be commended, not condemned. Haspel would be an asset to America and the CIA. Let’s hope we never forget the tragedy of 9/11 and all the terrorist attacks here and abroad.
How many Saudis did the CIA waterboard? ZERO.

How many Iraqis did 9/11? ZERO.
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Old 05-17-2018, 08:18 PM
 
Location: Sinking in the Great Salt Lake
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No way she's getting confirmed as the new CIA director, right?

Gina Haspel, The CIA’s New Director, Ran a Black Site for Torture
You didn't think someone who wasn't terrifyingly evil and superbly two-faced would (or even could) lead the CIA now, did you?
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Old 05-17-2018, 08:30 PM
 
Location: Denver, CO
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CIA annual budget: $14.7 billion.

$14.7 billion stolen from the income of American workers and business owners.
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