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Old 11-28-2003, 23:51 PM   #31 (permalink)
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Stable and democratic Iraq is but merely a Holy Grail.

It could also be like the dog trying to catch its tail.

Why the Soviets and the US have failed or will fail is that you just don't understand the Oriental psyche and the Islamic mindset.


Yes, a puppet govt can be installed with a whole lot of money funneled in. It will buy peace for a short while. Thereafter, it will start again. But then, the US would be out of Iraq and the blasted 'natives' could be blamed that they know nothing of governance and are a bunch of chumps!

As an example, just see whats up in Afghanistan. Karzai has been left holding the can with some token military presence so that it appears that all is well. All is NOT well there. Where are the billion dollars pledged to re-construct Afghanistan? Where has the Taliban been wiped from the face of the Earth? Where is that idiot Osama? These horrendous rats are regrouping. The US leads us to beleive that they are the ones behind the Iraqi terrorists attack. So, where is peace, democracy and stability?

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Old 11-29-2003, 01:36 AM   #32 (permalink)
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Ray. You seem to understand what I am trying to say here.

So are we agreeing on what is going on?
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Old 11-29-2003, 02:22 AM   #33 (permalink)
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you know what americans.

you are too friggin statistical, you know that the war aint gonna end until more people die.

i dont need proof, my proof is that history repeats itself.

anyways...you obviously dont know anything about the world, hell, i bet you dont know squat about the middle east, and their customs...right?

of course not...do you have any middle eastern friends?
Do you know anything resembling **** about us to make these arrogant claims?
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Old 11-29-2003, 02:40 AM   #34 (permalink)
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when u make arrogant claims, i can make arrogant claims about you.

understood?

do not think high of yourselves.
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Old 11-29-2003, 03:40 AM   #35 (permalink)
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when u make arrogant claims, i can make arrogant claims about you.

understood?

do not think high of yourselves.
No Comprende'. That was you starting it off. But be thankfull the Moderator who also has it in for Reds, and really hates arrogant behavior, hasn't been around much lately.
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Old 11-29-2003, 03:51 AM   #36 (permalink)
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Old 11-29-2003, 05:51 AM   #37 (permalink)
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Lunatock,

I think that WAB is doing a great job in promoting views all over the world that need not be the official US view. I personally am gratified that inspite of a 'discussion' with moderators, junior moderators and all in authority, they were most understanding especially Ironman even though what I wrote may not have been palatable to the US view.

I have understood the US Army rationale of shoot first and talk later because of WAB and Colonel. I now understand that Bush is not arrogant but being merely American. All because of the openess and democratic approach of WAB. In fact, WAB has done more for me to understand the Americans than any other forum or media.

I don't agree with Piggy Wiggy on many counts and yet I can't say I am not understanding another type of psyche. In fact, Ironman corrected me on the Koran. Therefore, I think a bit of tolerance to views other than one's own help in understanding how the world ticks. After all, we are all the sons of God.

Therefore, if Piggy Wiggy is arrogant, aren't we, including me, too?

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Old 11-29-2003, 11:14 AM   #38 (permalink)
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Yes, a little tolerance is a good thing. There just isn't much for certain groups. Such as Communists. Not after seeing what the Soviet Union/Russian Federation has done to the Russians, and the locals living where ever they've gone.

One thing that I've little or no tolerance for is Genocide & human right abuses. Communists also tend to be narrow minded, if not stupid, in thier views.

And not that I'm denying I'm arrogant. Everyone is. Human nature, yada yada yada. But. Whats good for the goose is good for the gander.

How about yourself Piggly Wiggly? Feel free to come forth and tell us about any Middle Eastern Friends you have.

P.s. Another thing Americans tend to have little patience for. Immigrants that live here. But still piss on America & Americans every chance they get. That sure doesn't take you too far among everyone that likes this country.


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I think that WAB is doing a great job in promoting views all over the world that need not be the official US view. I personally am gratified that inspite of a 'discussion' with moderators, junior moderators and all in authority, they were most understanding especially Ironman even though what I wrote may not have been palatable to the US view.

I have understood the US Army rationale of shoot first and talk later because of WAB and Colonel. I now understand that Bush is not arrogant but being merely American. All because of the openess and democratic approach of WAB. In fact, WAB has done more for me to understand the Americans than any other forum or media.

I don't agree with Piggy Wiggy on many counts and yet I can't say I am not understanding another type of psyche. In fact, Ironman corrected me on the Koran. Therefore, I think a bit of tolerance to views other than one's own help in understanding how the world ticks. After all, we are all the sons of God.

Therefore, if Piggy Wiggy is arrogant, aren't we, including me, too?
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Old 11-29-2003, 12:16 PM   #39 (permalink)
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you are too friggin statistical, you know that the war aint gonna end until more people die.
Not only is that illogical, it's also unintelligible.

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i dont need proof, my proof is that history repeats itself.
This is a DISCUSSION FORUM. If your not going to provide hard real proof, then get the hell out.

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you obviously dont know anything about the world,
You need to get this into your small mind. Just because someone disagrees with you doesn't make them stupid or ignorant.

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hell, i bet you dont know squat about the middle east, and their customs...right?
Wrong

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of course not...do you have any middle eastern friends?
You could not have picked a worse time to ask that question. I was only just out with three of my Middle Eastern friends last night.
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Old 11-29-2003, 15:02 PM   #40 (permalink)
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But are they from the middle east? or 3rd generation americans?

Listen, My "HARD" proof does not exist. Nobody in the government would make a document for that.

However, I believe in one of Bush's speeches, he did state, that more people will die, but terrorism will stop.

Some mumbo jumbo.
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Old 11-29-2003, 15:34 PM   #41 (permalink)
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I got middle eastern friends. Quite a few of them in fact. Why don't you direct some questions in my directions Piggy?
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Old 11-29-2003, 16:04 PM   #42 (permalink)
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That might have to do with the fact that your in the middle east
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But are they from the middle east? or 3rd generation americans?
They are from the Middle East. If you don't believe me, ask Ironman. He's talked to one of them.

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Listen, My "HARD" proof does not exist. Nobody in the government would make a document for that.
An argument with out proof is crap.

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However, I believe in one of Bush's speeches, he did state, that more people will die, but terrorism will stop.
You’re wrong unless you can go find the speech. Otherwise, you’re just lying because you have no evidence.
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They are from the Middle East. If you don't believe me, ask Ironman. He's talked to one of them.



An argument with out proof is crap.



You’re wrong unless you can go find the speech. Otherwise, you’re just lying because you have no evidence.
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