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Originally Posted by shinerbock
I love how in a few short years, the "save everybody" left has suddenly become isolationist. I predict we'd pull out of Iraq, elect a new (GOP) president, and suddenly the left would be wondering why we're not helping people in Africa. So lets say we send some troops there for humanitarian efforts, but given the region some of those troops aren't appreciated. A few get killed, and all the sudden liberals are bitching and crying about it.
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Not to hijack the convo, but isn't this the attitude of Americans in general - regardless if you're a liberal / conservative / independant?? I don't think you can totally put this off of Democrats (or liberals) since Republicans/conservatives (which I am ashamed to say) are guilty of the same thing.
On paper or in principle, some things do seem to be the right thing to do - shoot, even deep down inside, we KNOW its the right thing to do. But when it get's personal or "too close to home" then people start crawfishing or as you say crying about it. Anything is usually a good idea until you're personally affected.
Shoot, the history of the US is built on this attitude so its definitely not mutually exclusive to Dems/liberals. Its the American way, IMO.