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MineralMan

(148,008 posts) Wed Dec 11, 2024, 10:56 AM Dec 11

Satire: Maybe We're Going to Need A List [View all]

Based on the varying opinions here on DU, I think we're going to need a list soon of who is and is not a valid "Shoot on Sight" target. There seems to be some controversy on that subject, and it's alarming.

So, if someone would come up with a list of those people whom it's OK to kill at any time, that would clarify things considerably. I wouldn't be competent to make such a list, though. I have a very strong bias against killing people, so I'm disqualified from such list-making.

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Satire: Maybe We're Going to Need A List [View all] MineralMan Dec 11 OP

I voted not to hide. Dennis Donovan Dec 11 #1

Same here, especially with the sarcasm tag, though it actually makes a very important point about tunnel vision. JohnSJ Dec 11 #3

+1. Wasn't alert worthy to start with. Silent Type Dec 11 #6

Thank you NoRethugFriends Dec 11 #27

Nazis and zombies. Iggo Dec 11 #2

This will require some careful thought! Ocelot II Dec 11 #4

It all seems so complicated. MineralMan Dec 11 #5

Works for me. Ocelot II Dec 11 #7

Exactly. Howsabout the people who accept paychecks signed by these targets? Silent Type Dec 11 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author Fords Crackpipe Dec 11 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author Fords Crackpipe Dec 11 #10

I suggested it was wrong... lame54 Dec 11 #11

Yes. I did the same and had a similar MineralMan Dec 11 #12

Shocked, I say. Shocked!! nt LAS14 Dec 11 #19

More sarc GusBob Dec 11 #13

I agree that there should be a static rule that NO ONE is on the "valid to shoot" list...however... Maeve Dec 11 #14

Yes. The less black and white I see here the happier I'll be. nt LAS14 Dec 11 #18

Romans 12:17-19 Beringia Dec 11 #15

There are similar writings in other scriptures from other places. MineralMan Dec 11 #29

Why should anyone care what the bible says? NoRethugFriends Dec 11 #30

It is valuable to me, as a teaching Beringia Dec 11 #43

Yeah, but what does Gandalf have to say about it? Iggo Dec 11 #45

Yes, it would be helpful mcar Dec 11 #16

The problem with your satire is.... LAS14 Dec 11 #17

I disagree. For me, it holds everywhere. MineralMan Dec 11 #20

How is this relevant? LAS14 Dec 11 #21

Assad is not in Syria because his behavior was morally abhorent. MineralMan Dec 11 #23

I suspect that the revolutionaries killed a pretty large number of soldiers. nt LAS14 Dec 11 #31

No doubt they did. MineralMan Dec 11 #32

So you think Assad should have remained in power? LAS14 Dec 11 #33

I said nothing of the sort. MineralMan Dec 11 #37

You certainly implied that the revolutionaries should not have killed Syrian soldiers. nt LAS14 Dec 11 #38

I have zero sway over revolutionaries. MineralMan Dec 11 #40

I don't understand this at all, but I'm willing to let it drop here. nt LAS14 Dec 11 #41

LOL! MineralMan Dec 11 #47

"Assad is no longer in Syria, but is still alive. So my case is made, no?" LAS14 Dec 11 #39

I believe you have said you served in the military? Just_Vote_Dem Dec 11 #44

Nope. MineralMan Dec 11 #46

How about a list edhopper Dec 11 #22

My satire; My choice. MineralMan Dec 11 #26

I think edhopper Dec 11 #28

You are a prophet sarisataka Dec 11 #24

Oh, Crap! MineralMan Dec 11 #25

Those who can't recognize satire should be on the list Kaleva Dec 11 #34

Well, in this case, MineralMan Dec 11 #35

This message was self-deleted by its author MineralMan Dec 11 #36

In a runaway trolley situation I'll usually aim for the billionaire. hunter Dec 11 #42

Killing a CEO is not going to change the policy of that company. paulkienitz Dec 18 #48