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I am not much into politics. However, I do find your blog intriguing (did I spell that right?), well written, and informative. In general, I like it a lot. And I agree about Bush. I voted for the man, and if given half a chance would vote him right back out again.
posted by
KrystalDMonroe
on January 26, 2006 at 7:05 PM
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Your Post...
...clearly demonstrates that there is massive and cross-party, cross-national, cross-religion opposition to the Madness of Bush.
Does that not tell you something?
There's opposition in Muslim lands. Opposition in bin Laden (of course). Opposition in Western lands, in Christian lands. There's opposition in America. There's opposition in the Democrat party, and amongst Conservatives. There's opposition in the military. There's opposition amongst writers and thinkers. There's opposition in the media.
Do you never stop to think - Hang on a minute. If there is so much opposition around the world, from all sides of every fence you choose to identify, then maybe - just maybe - there might be some substance in that oppostition? Indeed, there might be something there worth listening to, rather than dismissing it out of hand?
You made the case. I'm just showing it to you in another light.
D
posted by
DamonLeigh
on January 24, 2006 at 6:04 AM
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"Look at the barbaric people you are siding with....does it make you feel more enlightened?"
The innocents of any nationality are who I side with. Actually U.S. troops have taken photos of their handiwork, but I don't blame them as much as I do the administration for actively desiring and encouraging torture. Yes, Saddam was a monster, but previous U.S. leaders - including Democrats, I'm not a Dem. supporter either, btw. - assisted his rise and his weaponry acquisitions. Good for business. Okay, done and in the past, but have we learned anything at all about supporting tyrants and oppressors? Let's see, the Saudi ruling elite are still considered allies, Chinese communists are big trading partners, dictators of the 'Stans countries have received U.S. aid...Hell, at one time the Taliban was even courted. Good for business it was hoped...When you make deals with the devil, for whatever reason, you become tainted with the same evil.
Please note that I don't feel the need to engage in tit for tat barbs; I'm curious to know how labeling my view as BS and tarring me as a supporter of barbaric behavior adds anything to the discussion.
posted by
Katray2
on January 24, 2006 at 6:02 AM
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katray
How does that compare to the recruiting power of innocent Muslims tortured and senselessly killed by our government?
Here we go with the same BS repeated over and over......I'll play the game....
I don't know...how does it compare to the hundreds of thousands that were killed and tortured by Saddam? Were mistakes made...of course.....but we did not systematically strive to eliminate masses of people.....what ever instances found have been pursued and prosecuted. Are you naive enough to believe this is the first time that some individuals stepped out of line? Things like this happen in war! Any war!
Have we beheaded anyone and happily displayed the action globally on TV? Look at the barbaric people you are siding with....does it make you feel more enlightened?
posted by
Corbin_Dallas
on January 24, 2006 at 4:44 AM
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Fabulous quote, Corbin...
Do you think your opposition sees the connection?
posted by
ms_bradrock
on January 24, 2006 at 4:37 AM
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fymystic
As to you first sentence.......
Had these Democrats made the comments they have made, during Woodrow Wilson's reign and World War I ,they would have summarily been locked up...... and Wilson was a Democrat.......all the jaw flapping over loss of liberty, et al, pails when compared with the controls in place during both WWI and WWII.
posted by
Corbin_Dallas
on January 24, 2006 at 4:35 AM
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Exactly what are the "results of their actions"?
That BinLaden knows Americans still have some degree of freedom in their speech and thought? And as an opportunistic, deranged criminal is trying to use that fact to his advantage? How does that compare to the recruiting power of innocent Muslims tortured and senselessly killed by our government?
posted by
Katray2
on January 24, 2006 at 4:30 AM
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ms bradrock.......
And he also said.........
Beware, lest in your anxiety to avoid war, you obtain a master........
Many here in America could do well to heed that little warning.....
posted by
Corbin_Dallas
on January 24, 2006 at 4:15 AM
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fwmystic
As Blanche would probably say.....
I think I see a straw man a hiding here.......I don't agree with GW on many economic or spending issues...but that's not the point of this post is it?
Believe me Republicans and Conservatives alike are behind the President's effort to destroy the enemies of our country and the culture of Western Civilization......
What's next the Tin man or Cowardly lion approach?
posted by
Corbin_Dallas
on January 24, 2006 at 4:10 AM
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Corbin,
I really appreciate the accuracy of your posts. You are an intelligent, well-read individual of insight. Okay so we share the same opinions. So, I leave you with two quotes by Demosthenes knowing that you will understand what it is that I am trying to communicate...
Nothing is easier than self-deceit. For what each man wishes, that he also believes to be true.
There is one safeguard known generally to the wise, which is an advantage and security to all, but especially to democracies as against despots. What is it? Distrust....
Thank you as always for sharing...
posted by
ms_bradrock
on January 24, 2006 at 3:48 AM
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Corbin Dallas,
Sounds like Karl Rove and company wrote it for him! Who do you people think you are fooling! Bush needs all the help he can get! Bin Laden, bin Dead! Bush, Blair, Rice, Rumsfeld, Powell,and Cheney all need to keep him alive to stay out of jail!
posted by
Glennb
on January 23, 2006 at 10:34 PM
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With your King's poll numbers around 40 percent ...
I don't think you comparing everyone who disagrees with the mighty emperor can be labeled another Osama Bin Laden is going to gain much traction, as Karl Rove would say. In case you haven't noticed, most of the King's opposition is coming from conservatives, and not just criticism about the war in Iraq. I was shocked, shocked, shocked to read the Wall Street Journal's opposition to the King's administration on the economic front.
posted by
fwmystic
on January 23, 2006 at 7:42 PM
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I don't think the Democrats are any better than
Osama bin Laden. They are almost assuredly worse. bin Laden believes in what he says. The Democrats spout their filth to try and get back in power.
posted by
sarooster
on January 23, 2006 at 6:40 PM
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CD
Quack...QUACK....QUACK!!
posted by
Offy
on January 23, 2006 at 6:06 PM
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corbin
I couldn't get through the gruesome details,here but wanted to leave a comment anyway- will try again tomorrow!
posted by
Nanaroo
on January 23, 2006 at 5:40 PM
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Corbin I have wondered the same as Dr. It is so strange that
the Americans living in the US are so angry, so hate this country and all that it stands for that they leave all the issues we have to cry out against George Bush. No man ever I bet in history has been used in so many quotes as this man. Strange!
posted by
Justi
on January 23, 2006 at 5:29 PM
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Sure They are Keeping up With Our News.........
I often wonder why things that need to be kept secret is discussed openly and vice versa!! How can won win a battle, etc. when you give the opponent your stategies!! Makes no sense to me! Nice post!
posted by
Dr_JPT
on January 23, 2006 at 4:50 PM
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