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In reply to the discussion: We Have To Fight Dirty [View all]

Eko

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54. I never said I wont fight back.
Sat Apr 26, 2025, 11:18 PM
Apr 2025

I just said I wont steep to using their political tactics to do so as you called for. Big difference. War tactics are another thing entirely. Just because someone disagrees with you doesn't mean they aren't meaner than you are and are not more educated than you on said tactics. Your political beliefs change that in no way no matter what form. Having a war front as the republicans have had for a while now for their politics has led them to thinking a win is a win when it is in reality a loss. Because they believe their own propaganda. Any political party that relies on lies, fear and the rest will succumb to those lies and fear. They will never be able to follow the actual reality of war. Their belief will overcome that reality and they will act on that fake reality instead of the rules of war and do stupid things because of course they cant lose. Their politics tell them so. Look at Russia and Ukraine. Russia believed they would win in 2-3 days. Because of politics. They thought that Ukraine would just fold. Politically. Militarily though, that was a different story. With extended lines with no logistical support russia just couldnt keep up the attack to a Ukraine that was resisting. They had tons of tanks and APC's but when they were backed up due to resistance they had no resupplies to keep the momentum. It was a masterclass in Ukraine putting up a fight and acting like a modern western military. Not a political class. Zelensky never had to change his politics to be like Putin. He stayed free, kept his country free. His military kicked ass. Ill end with this, you are essentially talking about our politics to bend to the military class. The use of deception, Lying, falsehood, things that even you admit our military uses. What country did that work out well with?

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We Have To Fight Dirty [View all] CitizenZero Apr 2025 OP
just truth telling will do it. no more of this repubs will love us if we bend over BS nt msongs Apr 2025 #1
We should have our own propaganda. That's how the Reps started. kerry-is-my-prez Apr 2025 #2
Rigging elections is an example of fighting dirty Kaleva Apr 2025 #3
I've been hollering about this, for decades. Paladin Apr 2025 #4
Right On CitizenZero Apr 2025 #6
Blackmail, bribery, death threats are examples of fighting dirty Kaleva Apr 2025 #25
Espionage CitizenZero Apr 2025 #32
Interesting viewpoint Kaleva Apr 2025 #36
We COULD campaign partly on the FACT that the Republican Party is full of child molesters and sex criminals, Jack Valentino Apr 2025 #44
Excellent, though I wouldn't call that "fighting dirty," as it's legal. LauraInLA Apr 2025 #47
Fighting Dirty CitizenZero Apr 2025 #50
The TOPIC is DIRTY, but we have shied away from it far too much.... Jack Valentino Apr 2025 #52
Good Example CitizenZero Apr 2025 #49
How do we fight dirty? LauraInLA Apr 2025 #5
Many Ways CitizenZero Apr 2025 #7
Know Your Enemy's Toolkit to Defend Against Him TearsOfDaClowned Apr 2025 #30
Good Response CitizenZero Apr 2025 #39
By pointing out the obvious problems Inkey Apr 2025 #9
I wouldn't have called that "dirty", though. LauraInLA Apr 2025 #29
I Would Add CitizenZero Apr 2025 #11
ways. )) Tetrachloride Apr 2025 #18
See my post Jack Valentino Apr 2025 #45
Cause going down that road leads to them. Eko Apr 2025 #8
Right CitizenZero Apr 2025 #10
Sure, but we are not in an actual war. Eko Apr 2025 #12
Maybe CitizenZero Apr 2025 #15
"But we sort of are already in a Domestic Cold War" Eko Apr 2025 #20
I Don't Think CitizenZero Apr 2025 #23
Steve Biko character in a movie said "well, we're at war" Tetrachloride Apr 2025 #19
Such a cool dude but he was wrong. Eko Apr 2025 #22
If you follow Rogue one Eko Apr 2025 #13
No CitizenZero Apr 2025 #16
Thats not what you said. Eko Apr 2025 #24
I Repeat CitizenZero Apr 2025 #26
These were your actual words. Not strawman at all. Eko Apr 2025 #28
I Never Said CitizenZero Apr 2025 #37
Huh. Eko Apr 2025 #38
I Am Talking About CitizenZero Apr 2025 #41
huh Eko Apr 2025 #42
It Is Fine CitizenZero Apr 2025 #46
I never said I wont fight back. Eko Apr 2025 #54
Yeah CitizenZero Apr 2025 #55
Yes, and trying to turn strengths into weaknesses is what the opposition does. betsuni Apr 2025 #56
I never did give anybody hell.I just told the truth & they thought it was hell TearsOfDaClowned Apr 2025 #34
Still a lot of folks who just don't get it and never will. BannonsLiver Apr 2025 #14
This seems like an appropriate place to quote Nietzsche... JoseBalow Apr 2025 #17
Good Quote CitizenZero Apr 2025 #21
Sadly We Have Schmoozers & Pragmatists Throughout Our Democratic Leadership TearsOfDaClowned Apr 2025 #40
Recommended. H2O Man Apr 2025 #27
I read a lot of these Milquetoast responses to oppression, Gordcanuck Apr 2025 #31
Sweep the leg...Johny. yourout Apr 2025 #33
That's what they want you to do. The only way to beat them is with the truth, the whole truth and nothing but. Blues Heron Apr 2025 #35
Democrats need to get rid of their inane and self-destructive obsession with purity and perfection. dalton99a Apr 2025 #43
I agree. Time to talk nationally about all the Republican child molesters and sex criminals! Jack Valentino Apr 2025 #48
I'm a Democrat First JustAnotherGen Apr 2025 #51
We need to take a page from Master Ken. LudwigPastorius Apr 2025 #53
And the dream of Both Sides comes true! La la la! betsuni Apr 2025 #57
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