The "new" congress says......
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From: Burleson, Texas
Originally Posted by Grim
Because they are one of the toughest countries in the Middle East and they are our allies (sort of).
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From: Columbia Station, Ohio
Originally Posted by chris1450
I am confused.. all you people against the Iraq war, how has this affected you personally? Have you been drafted? The economy is booming because of GW tax cuts.. and we need more tax cuts. Unless you have a loved one who died there... sorry if you have, That is a hard pill to swallow and I morn with you. But lacking that, how has this war affected you? It seems to me your getting all reved up because of the media bias always showing negitive. Fact is we haven't had a terrorist attack since 9/11 in America. The only places that have had attacks have copitulated, like spain and france and england. And don't give me this crap that iraq isn't part of the war on terror. It is and will be for a long time to come. we are using the terrorist resorces in iraq instead of here. I'll take that any day. Plus an eventually piecefull government in the middle east is a very good thing. That is in our national security because iraq is sitting atop the second largest known oil reserve.
I see the connection with Afghanistan---but I fail to see the connection with Iraq. I would hope that the young man died for something more than what goes in our gas tanks...Why don't you tell that to his parents, to his wife, and to his daughter?
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Originally Posted by KC-10 FE
I don't think were on the same page here. I know why individuals like Israel & the Promised land, etc... That was never an issue with me. I don't care if you worship Jesus or lawn clippings, someone's religion is their business & I will never question them on it. I would warn that a zealot is a zealot is a zealot. Doesn't matter if they are the "good guys" or the "bad guys", zealotry is dangerous.
My question is why is it national policy to be overly concerned with a tiny **** ant middle east country? And do so while we ignore pretty much every other country in the world that could be a useful ally. If you notice, in all the action we are engaged in in the middle east, not a single thing is based out of Israel. If we as a nation are going to put our necks out for a **** ant middle east country, shouldn't we get at least a little back? As far as I can tell, our support of Israel does not benefit the US in a single measurable way.
KC-10 FE out...
My question is why is it national policy to be overly concerned with a tiny **** ant middle east country? And do so while we ignore pretty much every other country in the world that could be a useful ally. If you notice, in all the action we are engaged in in the middle east, not a single thing is based out of Israel. If we as a nation are going to put our necks out for a **** ant middle east country, shouldn't we get at least a little back? As far as I can tell, our support of Israel does not benefit the US in a single measurable way.
KC-10 FE out...
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From: the moral high ground
Originally Posted by BHibbs
...Be prepared for something like that if this Iran thing goes down...
First, we need to get these UN resolutions and sanctions put into effect.
Then after a reasonable amount of time (a few months) we need to assemble a coalition of the willing. Great Britain of course, along with Pago Pago and Lithowania.
Then after a countdown, we send in 140,000 US troops and rout the Elite Iranian Guard.
We disassemble the police force and all forms of government.
The Iranian people welcome us as liberators.
We hold democratic elections.
The Prez flies onto a carrier with a 'Mission Accomplished' banner for backdrop....
six months tops, we're in we're out, badda badda bing!
(All this hinges of course on the ability of Haliburton to handle another no-bid contract, man I hope they don't say 'no'. We'd be screwed.)
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From: Pikesville, MD
Originally Posted by Raoul
We have got to deal with Iran, no doubt about it.
First, we need to get these UN resolutions and sanctions put into effect.
Then after a reasonable amount of time (a few months) we need to assemble a coalition of the willing. Great Britain of course, along with Pago Pago and Lithowania.
Then after a countdown, we send in 140,000 US troops and rout the Elite Iranian Guard.
We disassemble the police force and all forms of government.
The Iranian people welcome us as liberators.
We hold democratic elections.
The Prez flies onto a carrier with a 'Mission Accomplished' banner for backdrop....
six months tops, we're in we're out, badda badda bing!
(All this hinges of course on the ability of Haliburton to handle another no-bid contract, man I hope they don't say 'no'. We'd be screwed.)
First, we need to get these UN resolutions and sanctions put into effect.
Then after a reasonable amount of time (a few months) we need to assemble a coalition of the willing. Great Britain of course, along with Pago Pago and Lithowania.
Then after a countdown, we send in 140,000 US troops and rout the Elite Iranian Guard.
We disassemble the police force and all forms of government.
The Iranian people welcome us as liberators.
We hold democratic elections.
The Prez flies onto a carrier with a 'Mission Accomplished' banner for backdrop....
six months tops, we're in we're out, badda badda bing!
(All this hinges of course on the ability of Haliburton to handle another no-bid contract, man I hope they don't say 'no'. We'd be screwed.)
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From: the moral high ground
Originally Posted by vader716
This kinda sounds familiar.....hmmmmmm
uhhh....ehhhhh....pay no attention to the man behind the curtain....
NOW GOooooo!....and do not return without the broomstick of the wicked witch! GO I SAY!
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From: Pikesville, MD
Originally Posted by Raoul
You dare to question the all knowing and all powerful OZ?
uhhh....ehhhhh....pay no attention to the man behind the curtain....
NOW GOooooo!....and do not return without the broomstick of the wicked witch! GO I SAY!
uhhh....ehhhhh....pay no attention to the man behind the curtain....
NOW GOooooo!....and do not return without the broomstick of the wicked witch! GO I SAY!
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From: Pikesville, MD
Originally Posted by Raoul
Well, that was quick.
What did you say you wanted?
A brain? A kidney?
You just want to go home?
I'm stuck here myself.
What did you say you wanted?
A brain? A kidney?
You just want to go home?
I'm stuck here myself.
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From: the moral high ground
Originally Posted by vader716
Just a helping of naïveté please. I'll be happier that way.
Alas, the volumes you speak in so few words reveal your wish may never be granted.
