19 Oct 06
I just want to thank the rest of the world for helping the US defeat the Japanese during WWII. Britian delcared war on them and the Russians declared war on them (only after they were weeks away from surrender since they couldn't push them out of Manchuria by themselves).
I just wanted to remind the American bashers about how much their countries helped us in WWII with the Japanese.
Note: I'm using Britian as a reference to the UK so I didn't forget the Austrilians and how they helped.
19 Oct 06
Originally posted by slappy115maybe the US shoulda joined WWII at the beginning instead of the end. Good thing Einsenhower thumbed his nose at congress and the american people and finally told them to stick it because the US had ignored the Allies pleas to enter the war.
I just want to thank the rest of the world for helping the US defeat the Japanese during WWII. Britian delcared war on them and the Russians declared war on them (only after they were weeks away from surrender since they couldn't push them out of Manchuria by themselves).
I just wanted to remind the American bashers about how much their countries helpe ...[text shortened]... sing Britian as a reference to the UK so I didn't forget the Austrilians and how they helped.
"Europe's War" was how you yanks called it until the Japanese attacked you, so ease up on complaining about how much support you got. Works both ways.
19 Oct 06
Originally posted by uzlessWhat are you talking about? The US "remained neutral" by sending supplies to the English.
maybe the US shoulda joined WWII at the beginning instead of the end. Good thing Einsenhower thumbed his nose at congress and the american people and finally told them to stick it because the US had ignored the Allies pleas to enter the war.
"Europe's War" was how you yanks called it until the Japanese attacked you, so ease up on complaining about how much support you got. Works both ways.
Congress cannot allow the President to declare war unless provoked or war was declared. The Constitution stood in the way of declaring war not the President or Congress.
So we didn't ignore your pleas and if Germany wouldn't have declared war on us, Europe would all be speaking German. I'm just so glad you guys were there to help us island hope. Besides you had a war on one front not two. Hell Germany had a war on two fronts and they did a hell of alot better than western Europe.
19 Oct 06
Originally posted by slappy115You really need to read the US Constitution.
What are you talking about? The US "remained neutral" by sending supplies to the English.
Congress cannot allow the President to declare war unless provoked or war was declared. The Constitution stood in the way of declaring war not the President or Congress.
So we didn't ignore your pleas and if Germany wouldn't have declared war on us, Europe wou ...[text shortened]... ell Germany had a war on two fronts and they did a hell of alot better than western Europe.
19 Oct 06
Originally posted by no1marauderWhat? The fact that the President asks the Congress for a formal declaration of war. If Congress doesn't deem it necessary, then the the US cannot go to war.
You really need to read the US Constitution.
Granted it doesn't state specifically that war can only be declared in the case of an attack. What do I need to read about it?
19 Oct 06
Originally posted by slappy115This interesting term comes up a lot these days. Many conservatives employ it to describe those critical of the undemocratic, anti-Constitutional, and, dare I say it, anti-American policies of the current regime in Washington. They (these conservatives) refer to any criticism of American policies and American culture (except that part of our culture represented by the entertainment industry--there cultural conservatives agree with Al-Qaeda) as America bashing.
American bashers
In truth, in these times, true patriots are terribly uncomfortable with America's current role in the world, and we are critical at every turn. Attacking the self-destructive policies of the Bush regime is not "American bashing," but often is pro-American. Bush stands for the destruction of America's highest ideals.
19 Oct 06
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Originally posted by BannedSubscriberHello, BS, long lost forum pot-stirrer buddy. Glad to see that the Aussie stingrays haven't stung you ... yet.
What's that got to do with anything ?
Are you somehow trying to justify this ?
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20 Oct 06
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Originally posted by slappy115"Note: I'm using Britian as a reference to the UK so I didn't forget the Austrilians and how they helped."
I just want to thank the rest of the world for helping the US defeat the Japanese during WWII. Britian delcared war on them and the Russians declared war on them (only after they were weeks away from surrender since they couldn't push them out of Manchuria by themselves).
I just wanted to remind the American bashers about how much their countries helpe sing Britian as a reference to the UK so I didn't forget the Austrilians and how they helped.
ermmmm....Austrilia (sic) is not part of Britian (sic).
You really are very SlapDash.
20 Oct 06
Originally posted by slappy115You forgot New Zealand. In the end New Zealand suffered a proportional death rate higher than any other Commonwealth country.
Note: I'm using Britian as a reference to the UK so I didn't forget the Austrilians and how they helped.
(And as mentioned above you mean the Commonwealth not Britain)
20 Oct 06
Originally posted by slappy115slappy: Congress cannot allow the President to declare war unless provoked or war was declared. The Constitution stood in the way of declaring war not the President or Congress.
What? The fact that the President asks the Congress for a formal declaration of war. If Congress doesn't deem it necessary, then the the US cannot go to war.
Granted it doesn't state specifically that war can only be declared in the case of an attack. What do I need to read about it?
This statement is manifestly incorrect.
20 Oct 06
Originally posted by WulebgrI should have phrased that as foreign American bashers. If you live here and are a citizen, you have every right to express your opinion about politics. As far as foreigners go, don't complain about American policy on here . Try and go through your elected (or unelected depending on where you are from) officials. If enough countries say, enough is enough, then policies should change.
This interesting term comes up a lot these days. Many conservatives employ it to describe those critical of the undemocratic, anti-Constitutional, and, dare I say it, anti-American policies of the current regime in Washington. They (these conservatives) refer to any criticism of American policies and American culture (except that part of our culture represen ...[text shortened]... ng," but often is pro-American. Bush stands for the destruction of America's highest ideals.
This really is off topic. I just used that spark anger 😛
20 Oct 06
Originally posted by XanthosNZYeah, that was a swing and a miss on my part. I was trying to refer to all of the lands that Britain once controlled and still had a strong affect on as the UK. I didn't know that it was called the Commonwealth. Next time I'll Widepekia (or whatever it is) it.
You forgot New Zealand. In the end New Zealand suffered a proportional death rate higher than any other Commonwealth country.
(And as mentioned above you mean the Commonwealth not Britain)
Besides, I didn't forget New Zealand. I was referring to the continent of Australia, hence Australians, like how people in France are known as Europeans.
20 Oct 06
Originally posted by no1marauderI never said it was correct either. How can a piece of paper stand?
slappy: Congress cannot allow the President to declare war unless provoked or war was declared. The Constitution stood in the way of declaring war not the President or Congress.
This statement is manifestly incorrect.