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Dennis Kucinich

dickthegrouch

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3. We're addicted to war

Reply to eridani (Original post)

Wed May 30, 2012, 09:31 AM

May 2012

And just like any alcoholic is one drink away from relapse, the warlike are one gunshot away from another "glorious adventure".
I firmly believe that we can advance no more as a race unless the weapons are disposed of (ALL of them) and we find ways to cooperate amongst societies, peoples and nations. Necessity is the mother of invention, but war is not and never has been a necessity.

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Why don't we try peace? [View all] eridani May 2012 OP

Where is the money in that? MrSlayer May 2012 #1

Because the military industrial complex owns too many gov. officials. liberal N proud May 2012 #2

We're addicted to war dickthegrouch May 2012 #3

Because violence is a natural reaction to danger... mikelewis Jun 2012 #4

Agreed!! bassooner Jul 2012 #5