Political Forum
     

Go Back   Political Forum > Politics by Region > Middle East


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #61 (permalink)  
Old 05-08-2008, 01:27 AM
Captain Backslap's Avatar
Captain Backslap Captain Backslap is offline
Correspondent
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posts: 192
usa us illinois
Captain Backslap has a spectacular aura aboutCaptain Backslap has a spectacular aura about
Credits: 943
Send a message via AIM to Captain Backslap
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Foolosophy View Post
Really, so why didnt the Iraqi people come out in droves on the streets of Bagdad handing out flowers to the US soldiers?

Why do the Iraqi people WANT the US out of their nation

Why was the support for the US only 8% amongst the Iraqi citizens before the invasion?

Why is it less than 4% Now?

Liberators?

You mean Invaders, Murderers, Oil theifs and Liars

that would be a far more accurate description of US foreign Policy

My pity os with the Iraqi citizens that were slaughtered and the US defense personell
Yup, I think we should just kill them all like your country did to the aboriginies.
Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
Red Cross - Donate Today    Save the Rainforest
  #62 (permalink)  
Old 05-08-2008, 01:35 AM
SpankyTheWhale's Avatar
SpankyTheWhale SpankyTheWhale is offline
Guru
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: right behind you
Age: 2
Posts: 4,336
SpankyTheWhale has disabled reputation
Credits: 17,400
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Makedde View Post
It may not matter to you, but it matters to me. If Saddam did not pose a direct threat to the US, and we know he did not, there was no reason to go in and take him down.
This is what we call disagreement.
__________________
Stop asking the same questions in the "Forum Help" section. Just read this post:

Quote:
Originally Posted by White Fox View Post
The forum automatically gives you credits for posting.

You get reputation points from other members.
Reply With Quote
  #63 (permalink)  
Old 05-08-2008, 01:40 AM
SpankyTheWhale's Avatar
SpankyTheWhale SpankyTheWhale is offline
Guru
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: right behind you
Age: 2
Posts: 4,336
SpankyTheWhale has disabled reputation
Credits: 17,400
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Foolosophy View Post
Really, so why didnt the Iraqi people come out in droves on the streets of Bagdad handing out flowers to the US soldiers?
This isn't The Wizard of Oz.


Quote:
Originally Posted by Foolosophy View Post

Liberators?

You mean Invaders, Murderers, Oil theifs and Liars
We aren't oil theives. Our oil prices have skyrocketed since 2003.
__________________
Stop asking the same questions in the "Forum Help" section. Just read this post:

Quote:
Originally Posted by White Fox View Post
The forum automatically gives you credits for posting.

You get reputation points from other members.
Reply With Quote
  #64 (permalink)  
Old 05-08-2008, 01:54 AM
bugalugs bugalugs is online now
Commentator
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,112
australia au queensland
bugalugs is a splendid one to beholdbugalugs is a splendid one to beholdbugalugs is a splendid one to beholdbugalugs is a splendid one to beholdbugalugs is a splendid one to beholdbugalugs is a splendid one to beholdbugalugs is a splendid one to behold
Credits: 8,172
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by i.beletesri View Post

We took OUT saddam- not propped him up.
But you don't like that either.

No winning with anti-USA humans.
The USA propped up Saddam.

Read about it here:
http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/NSAEBB/NSAEBB82/
Donald Rumsfeld ... was dispatched to the Middle East as a presidential envoy. His December 1983 tour of regional capitals included Baghdad, where he was to establish "direct contact between an envoy of President Reagan and President Saddam Hussein," while emphasizing "his close relationship" with the president
...During the spring of 1984 the U.S. reconsidered policy for the sale of dual-use equipment to Iraq's nuclear program, and its "preliminary results favor[ed] expanding such trade to include Iraqi nuclear entities"
...Iraq received massive external financial support from the Gulf states, and assistance through loan programs from the U.S. The White House and State Department pressured the Export-Import Bank to provide Iraq with financing,

Quote:
Originally Posted by i.beletesri View Post
Just wrong.. until you prove otherwise.
You're right. I don't think America has murdered innocent civilians on Antarctica yet
Quote:
Originally Posted by i.beletesri View Post
We are having Primaries right now, and election soon, who's outcomes are Uncertain.
FOOL!
Oligarchy (Greek Ὀλιγαρχία, Oligarkhía) = a form of government where political power effectively rests with a small elite segment of society (whether distinguished by wealth, family or military powers).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oligarchy

Of course that describes the USA


Quote:
Originally Posted by i.beletesri View Post
Some yes, some No.. Kyoto was grossly unfair.
China has now passed the USA in Carbon emissions for more than a year, Blowing past I might add, and is Unregulated by that idiotic treaty.
China has almost 5 times the population of the USA. Per capita the USA is the most polluting nation on earth
Quote:
Originally Posted by i.beletesri View Post
According to who and when?
The invasion of Iraq contravened the UN Charter. A treaty which forms part of US Law under Article 6 of the US Constitution


Quote:
Originally Posted by i.beletesri View Post
Lie again.
We recognize much world court decisions and even appeal to it.
We don't agree with every one.
So wrong Generalization AGAIN.
No - the USA is one of the few rogue nations on earth (along with other notable recalcitrents such as Iran, China, Yemen, Iraq, Israel) that has refused to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court


Quote:
Originally Posted by i.beletesri View Post
Documentation please?
LOL

You have none except your OPINION on perhaps one country.
In fact, we are cooperating Worldwide in defeating terror.
China, 1945-49:
Italy, 1947-48:
Greece, 1947-49:
Philippines, 1945-53:
South Korea, 1945-53:
Albania, 1949-53:
Germany, 1950s:
Iran, 1953:
Guatemala, 1953-1990s:
Middle East, 1956-58:
Indonesia, 1957-58:
British Guiana/Guyana, 1953-64:
Vietnam, 1950-73:
Cambodia, 1955-73:
The Congo/Zaire, 1960-65:
Brazil, 1961-64:
Dominican Republic, 1963-66:
Cuba, 1959 to present:
Indonesia, 1965:
Chile, 1964-73:
Greece, 1964-74:
East Timor, 1975 to present:
Nicaragua, 1978-89:
Grenada, 1979-84:
Libya, 1981-89:
Panama, 1989:
Iraq, 1990s:
Afghanistan, 1979-92:
El Salvador, 1980-92:
Haiti, 1987-94:
Yugoslavia, 1999:
http://www.thirdworldtraveler.com/Bl...ns_WBlumZ.html
Quote:
Originally Posted by i.beletesri View Post
What country are your from? Syria? or a Wacked ill-manifesto Communist who makes the identical posts and strings here 10 times a day.

WE ARE ALL WAITING TO HERE WHAT BETTER COUNTRY YOU ARE FROM il-DUCE.
Look in the top right-hand corner of his post. You may need an atlas to look it up. I'm guessing geography may not be your strong point.
__________________
Have you ever stood toe to toe with someone that was intent on kicking your arse? C-D-P

Last edited by Metrophobe; 05-08-2008 at 09:53 PM. Reason: Some stupid semblance of Thread Continuity... Aargh.
Reply With Quote
  #65 (permalink)  
Old 05-08-2008, 02:07 AM
Makedde's Avatar
Makedde Makedde is offline
Guru
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: With Tarja In Her Winter Storm
Age: 24
Posts: 8,645
australia au victoria
Makedde has a reputation beyond reputeMakedde has a reputation beyond reputeMakedde has a reputation beyond reputeMakedde has a reputation beyond reputeMakedde has a reputation beyond reputeMakedde has a reputation beyond reputeMakedde has a reputation beyond reputeMakedde has a reputation beyond reputeMakedde has a reputation beyond reputeMakedde has a reputation beyond reputeMakedde has a reputation beyond repute
Credits: 278,490
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by SpankyTheWhale View Post
This is what we call disagreement.
But what I am saying is, there needs to be a good reason to invade a country or else you can get prosecuted or something like that. Countries just can't invade each other withour due cause, and the US didn't really have a reason to invade Iraq, certainly not to protect itself, because Saddam was not a direct threat.
__________________
The woman in my avatar is Cristina Scabbia and the woman in my profile picture is Tarja Turunen
Sun flames and moons glow, timeless the tides will flow, what will I face, what will be mine, fortune and fate the other side...

I'm a Tarte! What! You Want Somma This?
Reply With Quote
  #66 (permalink)  
Old 05-08-2008, 02:17 AM
SpankyTheWhale's Avatar
SpankyTheWhale SpankyTheWhale is offline
Guru
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: right behind you
Age: 2
Posts: 4,336
SpankyTheWhale has disabled reputation
Credits: 17,400
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Makedde View Post
But what I am saying is, there needs to be a good reason to invade a country or else you can get prosecuted or something like that. Countries just can't invade each other withour due cause, and the US didn't really have a reason to invade Iraq, certainly not to protect itself, because Saddam was not a direct threat.
My reason is liberation and assassination.
__________________
Stop asking the same questions in the "Forum Help" section. Just read this post:

Quote:
Originally Posted by White Fox View Post
The forum automatically gives you credits for posting.

You get reputation points from other members.
Reply With Quote
  #67 (permalink)  
Old 05-08-2008, 02:21 AM
Makedde's Avatar
Makedde Makedde is offline
Guru
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: With Tarja In Her Winter Storm
Age: 24
Posts: 8,645
australia au victoria
Makedde has a reputation beyond reputeMakedde has a reputation beyond reputeMakedde has a reputation beyond reputeMakedde has a reputation beyond reputeMakedde has a reputation beyond reputeMakedde has a reputation beyond reputeMakedde has a reputation beyond reputeMakedde has a reputation beyond reputeMakedde has a reputation beyond reputeMakedde has a reputation beyond reputeMakedde has a reputation beyond repute
Credits: 278,490
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by SpankyTheWhale View Post
My reason is liberation and assassination.
But there was reason for any liberating or assassinating because Saddam did not pose a direct threat to the US. That's my point - there was no justification for the US invasion of Iraq.
__________________
The woman in my avatar is Cristina Scabbia and the woman in my profile picture is Tarja Turunen
Sun flames and moons glow, timeless the tides will flow, what will I face, what will be mine, fortune and fate the other side...

I'm a Tarte! What! You Want Somma This?
Reply With Quote
  #68 (permalink)  
Old 05-08-2008, 02:23 AM
BigRed BigRed is offline
Analyst
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,796
BigRed is a splendid one to beholdBigRed is a splendid one to beholdBigRed is a splendid one to beholdBigRed is a splendid one to beholdBigRed is a splendid one to beholdBigRed is a splendid one to beholdBigRed is a splendid one to beholdBigRed is a splendid one to behold
Credits: 17,945
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by SpankyTheWhale View Post
I don't think it matters. I love our role as liberators.
You got a lot of countries to liberate. It'll probably take you a couple centuries, trillions upon trillions of dollars and at least a few million soldiers lives.

But do have fun!
Reply With Quote
  #69 (permalink)  
Old 05-08-2008, 02:30 AM
SpankyTheWhale's Avatar
SpankyTheWhale SpankyTheWhale is offline
Guru
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: right behind you
Age: 2
Posts: 4,336
SpankyTheWhale has disabled reputation
Credits: 17,400
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Makedde View Post
But there was reason for any liberating or assassinating because Saddam did not pose a direct threat to the US. That's my point - there was no justification for the US invasion of Iraq.
I still don't care whether or not Saddam could hurt us.
__________________
Stop asking the same questions in the "Forum Help" section. Just read this post:

Quote:
Originally Posted by White Fox View Post
The forum automatically gives you credits for posting.

You get reputation points from other members.
Reply With Quote
  #70 (permalink)  
Old 05-08-2008, 02:30 AM
SpankyTheWhale's Avatar
SpankyTheWhale SpankyTheWhale is offline
Guru
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: right behind you
Age: 2
Posts: 4,336
SpankyTheWhale has disabled reputation
Credits: 17,400
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by BigRed View Post
You got a lot of countries to liberate. It'll probably take you a couple centuries, trillions upon trillions of dollars and at least a few million soldiers lives.

But do have fun!
Lives matter so little to you.
__________________
Stop asking the same questions in the "Forum Help" section. Just read this post:

Quote:
Originally Posted by White Fox View Post
The forum automatically gives you credits for posting.

You get reputation points from other members.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Airstrike kills 7 Afghan civilians again bushndick Latest World News 18 08-26-2006 07:30 AM
3400 Iraqi civilians killed in July nonsqtr Current Events 17 08-17-2006 03:40 PM
Marines kill 15 Iraqi Civilians Bombeni Current Events 12 03-21-2006 12:08 PM
US Marine claims unit killed 30 Iraqi civilians myopicmouse Current Events 14 03-08-2005 01:19 PM
More Civilians Killed By Coalition Than By Iraqi Resistance: myopicmouse Current Events 6 01-31-2005 06:46 PM

Sponsored Links

All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:08 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.1
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
LinkBacks Enabled by vBSEO 3.1.0
Template-Modifikationen durch TMS
vBCredits v1.3 ©2007 by Darkwaltz4
Advertisement System V2.1 By   Branden