24 May 07
Originally posted by AndrewKnottThe alleged goal of compromise for the democrats was to establish mandatory benchmarks of progress in the war, but apparently they have compromised down to "optional" benchmarks, which will without a doubt be ignored by W.
Not to mention if the war is ended right now. All of our forces leave, I'm sure they fear a radical anti-US group will other throw whatever government there is now, and then cut off the oil supply.
I mean I don't know what the right answer is now for the war, I do know that we should have never gone in the first place.
24 May 07
Originally posted by ivanhoeMaybe the dems have demonstrated themselves as cowards, but that is rivaled by the stubborn nature of the republicans.
They are afraid they will be held responsible for the consequenses. It is much safer to let the war continue and blame their opponents for the consequenses of the continuation.
They are irresponsible cowards.
24 May 07
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Originally posted by StarValleyWyI would love to see your poll for this claim...
...a good proportion of the american population considers a legitimate war against terror?[/b]
Edit: Since I just now read your post on page two, I still don't believe that a good proportion of the American population would answer "yes" when asked "Do you think the war in Iraq is a legitimate war on terrorism?" even if they did support W.
24 May 07
Originally posted by wittywonkaOk. Does it matter a lot to you to always be "in the majority"? It matters not in the least to me.
I would [b]love to see your poll for this claim...
Edit: Since I just now read your post on page two, I still don't believe that a good proportion of the American population would answer "yes" when asked "Do you think the war in Iraq is a legitimate war on terrorism?" even if they did support W.[/b]
I have never thought that just because the entire village decides to burn a witch that it is good to be a witch hunter. I would as soon perish in the fire trying to convince the majority that they are foolish.
I am not a good "team player" though. Recently a guy on a big software project accused me of that. I responded... "You are wrong. I love a good team. But my idea of a team is forty four guys jumping to obey me instantly every time I say boo." He kind of spit and sputtered and formed a team. I wrote the app and deployed it during their first meeting. Then asked if was what they wanted. I got no response, but I checked with terminal manager today on seven citrix servers and noticed that is is being used by over 450 people at any one moment today. I never saw anything of the app designed by the "team". Maybe it is still being "studied"???
24 May 07
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Well, it has probably been said already, but wars cost money, and Congress has the power of the purse; so, if the Democrats were anything but spineless pussies they would simply cut off funding for the war. If "The Decider" keeps the soldiers in Iraq after that, the resultant deaths will be entirely on his head.
But the U.S. Empire is wholly responsible for the destruction and misery it has visited upon the Iraqi people, so the U.S. Empire should bankroll a U.N. peacekeeping mission in Iraq (NOT under U.S. control) for the years or decades it will take to put the country back together again. Once again kids, what have we learned? Violence solves very little, if anything. But then, an empire that lives by the sword will surely someday die by the sword.
24 May 07
Originally posted by SoothfastI wonder what the UN would spend all that new found money on?
But the U.S. Empire is wholly responsible for the destruction and misery it has visited upon the Iraqi people, so the U.S. Empire should bankroll a U.N. peacekeeping mission in Iraq (NOT under U.S. control) for the years or decades it will take to put the country back together again.
25 May 07
Originally posted by StarValleyWyI never said being a member of a minority was incorrect. Trust me, where I live, my opinions are definitely in the minority.
Ok. Does it matter a lot to you to always be "in the majority"? It matters not in the least to me.
I have never thought that just because the entire village decides to burn a witch that it is good to be a witch hunter. I would as soon perish in the fire trying to convince the majority that they are foolish.
I am not a good "team player" though. Re ...[text shortened]... r saw anything of the app designed by the "team". Maybe it is still being "studied"???
I was saying nothing more than what I believed: unless you present a poll to prove me wrong, I do not think the majority of Americans would support the "war on terrorism." I'm not blaming the minority, I'm simply assuming what comprises it.
25 May 07
Originally posted by wittywonkaI never used the term "majority" in any way. I then estimated that number at about 31%
I never said being a member of a minority was incorrect. Trust me, where I live, my opinions are definitely in the minority.
I was saying nothing more than what I believed: unless you present a poll to prove me wrong, I do not think the majority of Americans would support the "war on terrorism." I'm not blaming the minority, I'm simply assuming what comprises it.
You never pay attention. Try to read more carefully.
26 May 07
Originally posted by StarValleyWyWell excuse me. I made a mistake. Feel better?
I never used the term "majority" in any way. I then estimated that number at about 31%
You never pay attention. Try to read more carefully.
BTW -- I specified "a good proportion" in my original post, just not in my second post.
26 May 07
Originally posted by wittywonka🙂
Well excuse me. I made a mistake. Feel better?
BTW -- I specified "a good proportion" in my original post, just not in my second post.
To err is human; to forgive divine.
So as a mighty god to a peon, you are forgiven. Go and sin no more.
Just kiddin. I make more than my share of mistakes, and one of the best feelings in the world is to apologize. One of the second best feelings is to gloat. The third best feeling is to show self-restraint.
I'm kind of conflicted from all this compartmentalization. Sheesh! You're fine! How am I???😕
02 Jun 07
Originally posted by lepomisthe democrats in house were supposed to do a lot of things that they didnt. but the democrats in officed are very conservative democrats. if that makes sense. but they are sort of trying to with a timeline and stuff.
Why are the democrats in the US not ending the war in Iraq? What do they have to gain by keeping it going? I thought they were elected to end this godless war. Does anyone know?