Surenderer said:So are you then saying that you dont believe in freedom of the Press? for people to have a right to their opinion? to be able to openly critize the goverment? Sounds like you would be happy living in the M.E.....they play be the rules you desire
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26 X World Champs said:How are they more with us now then they were pre-Iraq invasion? Plus, as a government we continue to support them despite all of the 9-11 attackers coming from KSA (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia). Recall that in the KSA women have absolutely no rights, not even driver's licenses. The one and only reason we are "allies" with the KSA is OIL. Sociologically we have nothing in common. The people of the KSA consider Americans to be "infidels." They are anything but our "allies" IMHO yet Republicans and apparently you are OK with them despite your claiming "either your with us or against us." They are against us, so why do you tolerate them if you profess to not allow toleration for any country who is against us?
WIth all due respect I get very upset when someone writes what you just wrote. I consider it to be propaganda that has no semblence of truth, sorry. I mean, do you think that our Terrorist friends are honorably agreeing to only fight us "over there" and not "over here"? Ask ANYbody in the Rove Administration if they think we will not be attacked again here? Your statement is only valid to dreamers I'm afraid. The reality is not a dream, it's a nightmare, one that has the city that I live in under another attack. The nightmare will happen, we just don't know when.
Funny but my children were not taught that by the NYC Public School system? Ask them about WWII and you'll get an earful about the greatness of our entire nation's effort to defeat Hitler and Japan.
The difference is that WWII had defined countries that were our enemies. Terrorists cross borders and are not trying to defeat us, they are trying and succeeding to terrorize us. The damn war in Iraq has exasperated their hatred for us, allowed them to have a new recruiting tool that can be broadcast on TV 24/7 365 days a year. Not a day goes by now where new America hating terrorists are born.
Why can't you see that if we had put all the resources we've put into fighting terrorists instead of invading Iraq we would be much safer and the terrorists much weaker? It's painfully obvious, so why can't you understand?
I know your heart is in the right place, as is mine. Your posts sound like you think Democrats / Liberals are your enemy. That is very sad, and IMHO very misguided.
The problem with your argument as I see it is that had we never invaded Iraq none of the events you wrote about would have been necessary. Had we invested our money into fighting terrorists around the world instead we would not have terrorists in Iraq today. There were zero terrorists in Iraq under Saddam. Saddam was not a threat to the USA.Tetracide said:You talk as if we aren't fighting terrorism?
We fight terrorism by capturing suspects with IED-making material like Iraqi Soldiers (along side coalition soldiers) did on July 11th near Mansuriyah, in Diyala province, Iraq. We fight terrorism with the help of Iraqi civilians, you know, the ones that you think we killed recklessly, or become terrorists themselves. They help U.S. and Iraqi troops a great deal, like they did back on the 12th of July, when a civilian pointed a man with suspicious demeanor. The civilian led the security forces to a house and found raw C-4 plastic explosives, 20 hand grenades, one machine gun, a sniper rifle, an AK-47 assault rifle, a loaded 9 mm pistol with a silencer, and 500 to 700 rounds of ammunition.
Missouri Mule said:That's nonsense and you know it, and you just made a great example of a strawman argument. I believe in a vigorous and fair minded press; not one that is largely composed of "group think" that passes for news right now. I want the news without an editorial attached to it.
You were making great progress; now you have regressed.
Surenderer said:"Why of course the people don't want war. Why should some poor slob on a farm want to risk his life in a war when the best he can get out of it is to come back to his farm in one piece? Naturally the common people don't want war neither in Russia, nor in England, nor for that matter in Germany. That is understood. But, after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine the policy and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the peacemakers for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country."
Hermann Goering
I respectfully disagree.26 X World Champs said:The problem with your argument as I see it is that had we never invaded Iraq none of the events you wrote about would have been necessary. Had we invested our money into fighting terrorists around the world instead we would not have terrorists in Iraq today. There were zero terrorists in Iraq under Saddam. Saddam was not a threat to the USA.
We're fighting terrorism in Iraq, no doubt. It's just so fukced up that the terrorists we're fighting we gave birth to through our invasion of Iraq.
Had we not invaded Iraq what would the war on terrorism be like today? Any thoughts?
When I read posts like this I can't help but feel that some of the people in this community make their points by making vast generalizations that are born in prejudice, not fact. Please prove to us all that "Today's Democrats is just a big tent of welfare recipients, beggers and history revisionists who trash American and our ideals every chance they get."Missouri Mule said:Today's Democrats is just a big tent of welfare recipients, beggers and history revisionists who trash American and our ideals every chance they get. What would I possibly have to do with such a motly group of bellyachers.
Surenderer said:Bro you called people on the left treasonists......thats not supporting freedom of the press or thoughts....thats a very serious charge......you say they are going against country just because they dont agree with you...your statements remind me of another one made in 1947:
Nazi Herman Goering on Military Recruting
"Why of course the people don't want war. Why should some poor slob on a farm want to risk his life in a war when the best he can get out of it is to come back to his farm in one piece? Naturally the common people don't want war neither in Russia, nor in England, nor for that matter in Germany. That is understood. But, after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine the policy and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the peacemakers for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country."
Hermann Goering
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26 X World Champs said:When I read posts like this I can't help but feel that some of the people in this community make their points by making vast generalizations that are born in prejudice, not fact. Please prove to us all that "Today's Democrats is just a big tent of welfare recipients, beggers and history revisionists who trash American and our ideals every chance they get."
Your statement is quite nasty, and I take offense from it. As far as I can see my tax dollars have equal value to yours, unless I'm mistaken? I also really find it nasty to write that because Democrats disagree with your view of the world that we are "trashing" America. Would you be offended if I wrote something like "Republicans are all White Christians who pollute the world and steal from the underclass"? Sounds nasty and pretty damn awful, don't you think. I feel your attack is equally nasty and awful, not to mention untrue.
With all due respect, I think you're spinning the truth to justify a weak argument, sorry.Tetracide said:I respectfully disagree.
Your statement that no terrorists were in Iraq before the invasion is wrong. The Abu Nidal organization (ANO) moved to Iraq in 1998, and received financial aid from Saddam. The State Department stated that this organization holds a “few hundred members.”
So, yes, there were terrorists in Iraq before the invasion.
Source: http://library.nps.navy.mil/home/tgp/abu.htmLocation/Area of Operation
Al-Banna relocated to Iraq in December 1998, where the group maintains a presence until Operation Iraqi Freedom, but its current status in country is unknown. Known members have an operational presence in Lebanon, including in several Palestinian refugee camps. Authorities shut down the ANO’s operations in Libya and Egypt in 1999. The group has demonstrated the ability to operate over a wide area, including the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. However, financial problems and internal disorganization have greatly reduced the group’s activities and its ability to maintain cohesive terrorist capability.
Source: http://www.iraqinews.com/org_abu-nidal.shtmlIn the August of 2002, the leader of Abu Nidal Organization (Sabri al-Banna) was killed in Baghdad, Iraq. While the authorities claimed it was a suicide, it is widely believed that Sabri al-Banna was killed by an Iraqi intelligence agent.
Please define "good many." It is outrageous for you to suggest that Liberals are treasonous. I find remarks like yours to be completely based in prejudice and ignorance, sorry.Missouri Mule said:A good many people on the left are clearly treasonous, but certainly not all leftists are.
You mean like Rove and his cronies did about WMDs in Iraq and the grave threat to America? Or do you mean like saying that Iraq was buying Yellow Cake in Niger like Rove did? Or maybe you mean like Colin Powell did during his outrageous presentation to the UN in Feb. 2003? Or were you referring to Cheney's recent comment that the "insurgency is in it's last throes"?Missouri Mule said:But lying (as they have done; misrepresenting the facts, as they have done;
I was wrong write that there were zero terrorists in Iraq. OK? However, the number is so insignificant it no way justifies any type of action against them.Tetracide said:Your statement was "There were zero terrorists in Iraq under Saddam," which turned out to be false. The argument about their threat to the U.S. is a complete different one. Admit you are wrong, and then we can discuss the threats of terrorists.
See? That wasn't so hard.I was wrong write that there were zero terrorists in Iraq. OK?
Correct, but the War on Terror is a war on terrorism in general, whether they threaten the U.S. or not. All elements under the definition of terrorism have at some point in time committed a terrorist act, killing innocent people. You out of all people should appreciate that since you believe Iraq was a diversion from the real War on Terror."There was not any terrorist threat against the USA from terrorists in Iraq before we invaded."
That cannot be backed, and is originated from opinion. My opinion is we are giving an alternative way of life to the people of Iraq by giving them freedom via democracy. I believe the only reason we are seeing an increase in the number of terrorists is because we are much easier to attack. Flying planes into buildings requires a lot of coordination. With troops in Iraq and elsewhere, it only takes a down syndrome child to kill dozens."Since we invaded Iraq the amount of terrorists in Iraq that threaten the USA has increased exponentially."
Sorry, I do not find your statement to be factual in the least. I don't even know what you mean by "Democratic activists that control the nominating process..."Missouri Mule said:Well, let me restate it more clearly, then. The Democratic activists that control the nominating process are clearly well outside the mainstream of American society and are possibly into outer space. Is that better?
[/QUOTE]cnredd said:Absolutely true statement....But...
Just because the leaders tell you that you are being attacked doesn't mean that it's NOT true.
You can't automatically say that everytime the leaders say that we're being attacked, you can think "I remember that Goering" quote...so this MUST be a lie."
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Admitting I'm wrong is something I've had a lot of practice at. :lol:Tetracide said:See? That wasn't so hard.
The "real" terrorists that threaten us every day were not in Iraq. The war in Iraq has severely depleted our war against our real enemy, and that is a gigantic blunder that history will record as one of the legacies of the Rove Administration.Tetracide said:Correct, but the War on Terror is a war on terrorism in general, whether they threaten the U.S. or not. All elements under the definition of terrorism have at some point in time committed a terrorist act, killing innocent people. You out of all people should appreciate that since you believe Iraq was a diversion from the real War on Terror.
No, no , NO! We've created a farm team of terrorists. We've created countless new terrorists against us that would not have been created had we not invaded Iraq. We're creating our nightmare. We're dooming ourselves to years and years of future terror.Tetracide said:That cannot be backed, and is originated from opinion. My opinion is we are giving an alternative way of life to the people of Iraq by giving them freedom via democracy. I believe the only reason we are seeing an increase in the number of terrorists is because we are much easier to attack. Flying planes into buildings requires a lot of coordination. With troops in Iraq and elsewhere, it only takes a down syndrome child to kill dozens.
26 X World Champs said:Please define "good many." It is outrageous for you to suggest that Liberals are treasonous. I find remarks like yours to be completely based in prejudice and ignorance, sorry.
You mean like Rove and his cronies did about WMDs in Iraq and the grave threat to America? Or do you mean like saying that Iraq was buying Yellow Cake in Niger like Rove did? Or maybe you mean like Colin Powell did during his outrageous presentation to the UN in Feb. 2003? Or were you referring to Cheney's recent comment that the "insurgency is in it's last throes"?
Treason is quite a strong word, and to use it in the context that you're using it is very, very weak, and very, very wrong.
I do not agree with you, but I would never try to censor you. However, it appears from your posts that you want to censor me?Missouri Mule said:I don't intend to back off my treason assertions whatsoever. In fact, I believe the evidence is quite overwhelming.
And if you don't agree with me, well, that's your problem. I'm exercising my American right of free speech. That's the way I feel and I can assure you that most REAL Americans agree with me and you can't deny that.
Pat Robertson said this, remember:My only regret with Timothy McVeigh is he did not go to the New York Times Building.
Donald Wildmon said this, remember:Over 100 years, I think the gradual erosion of the consensus that's held our country together is probably more serious than a few bearded terrorists who fly into buildings.
Based on what I believe to be your line of thinking these people are mainstream Republicans, or actually are they treasonous statements too?Now the Bush Administration is opening its arms to homosexual activists who have been working diligently to overthrow the traditional views of Western Civilization regarding human sexuality, marriage and family… AFA would never support the policies of a political party which embraced the homosexual movement. Period. (4-16-01, AFA Press Release)
26 X World Champs said:I do not agree with you, but I would never try to censor you. However, it appears from your posts that you want to censor me?
I must admit that when someone writes about "REAL Americans" I consider it complete and utter bullshit. IMHO only someone who is insecure with their own beliefs must call themselves "real Americans." It reads like the person saying it has a great amount of insecurities.
You talk about far left Liberals as if they represent the party, and that too is bullshit. If I used your rationale then I can accuse all Republicans of being like Ann Coulter, Pat Robertson or Donald Wildmon.
For example Ann Coulter said this, remember:
Pat Robertson said this, remember:
Donald Wildmon said this, remember:
Based on what I believe to be your line of thinking these people are mainstream Republicans, or actually are they treasonous statements too?
After all, when someone comes out for the bombing of the New York Times building, what does that make them? When someone thinks the terrorists who flew into the WTC & Pentagon are not as dangerous as judges in our judicial system doesn't that smack of treason?
It is simply stupid to accuse Liberals of thinking like Churchill and supporting him. Your logic means that you support Coulter's statement re bombing the NY Times, so are you treasonous?
Intellectually I find that your stated argument is ridiculous and without any validity whatsoever, sorry. That doesn't mean you're that way, just your point of view that Liberals are traitors.
Here's a bit of reality.....all Americans are REAL Americans. The fact that you don't like them or vehemently disagree with them does not make them any less American than you are.Missouri Mule said:If you can find in any of my posts where I said ALL liberals were traitors I would certainly appreciate your pointing that out. Certainly the three I pointed out fit that category and I'll add another: Michael Moore. And furthermore the Democratic Party has a certifiable lunatic as its party head -- Howard Dean. He needs to be put in a strait jacket for his own good.
My point is why would any REAL American want to be associated with such riff-raff? I can't think of any.
Today's Democrats is just a big tent of welfare recipients, beggers and history revisionists who trash American and our ideals every chance they get.
A good many people on the left are clearly treasonous
Well, let me restate it more clearly, then. The Democratic activists that control the nominating process are clearly well outside the mainstream of American society and are possibly into outer space. Is that better? The gullible yellow dog Democrats follow this bunch because they don't know any better or are too uninformed to get the facts.
I don't intend to back off my treason assertions whatsoever. In fact, I believe the evidence is quite overwhelming.
26 X World Champs said:Here's a bit of reality.....all Americans are REAL Americans. The fact that you don't like them or vehemently disagree with them does not make them any less American than you are.
As far as your statements about Democrats & Liberals here's what you've written in the last 24 hours: