Bill O'Reilly says Iraq war a mistake
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Stan Shannon wrote:
For my part, I think the war in Iraq was a mistake because before this nation ever commits troops to any foriegn combat again, we need to first bomb our own leftist elements into oblivion. No nation as badly divided as this one is politically has any hope of waging an effective military campaign any where for any purpose regardless of how justified.
The US will recover from the left-wing plague. I read something interesting a while back that explained why America has a larger leftist tendency than in earlier times. Leftists shun having families (link[^]) and so their population is naturally controlled to a small percentage. However, after WWII, everyone including leftists were having children. Since offspring are about 80% likely to adopt the political views of their parent, when conservatives have kids they turn out to be conservative. Baby boomers, however, also adopted the political views of their parents, so there is currently a higher percentage of liberals than what would be considered natural. However, as time progresses the percentage of liberals will decline back to normal levels since they don't have children at the same rate. I haven't done the math, but I'm guessing it might take a couple generations...just in time for our impending clash with China.
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espeir wrote:
just in time for our impending clash with China.
Are you referencing the problem of Taiwan or the problem of North Korea
Taiwan. China is doubling its military spending almost annually and telling the world that it is spending half of what it's actually spending. It's buildup also targets the military of one country...The United States. They may be planning for war or maybe just a cold war. But either way it seems like they want something to go down...Maybe in 20 years or so. I see it as an internal battle for China, though. Will capitalism win out so that they become a reliable democracy or will communism win out and will we have another USSR on our hands. Time will tell.
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Bullshit. Hope is the single greatest resource which sustains any type of military confrontation involving a weak military power against a stronger one. These people derive hope from the constant negative, anti-Bush, purely politically motivated, drumbeat from the left, the democrats and their vast propaganda arm (the mainstream media,hollywood, and educational institutions). I never thought that we should have ever invaded IRaq for the purpose of trying to establish a western style democracy. However, in every other way it was a perfectly legitimate, justified decision for a US president to commit our military resources to. In no way was it a 'mistake' to invade. It was a mistake for us to, again, underestimate the power and motivation of the left in the US to undermine their nation's ability to promote its values and interests around the world as they have done consistantly since the Great depression. "You get that which you tolerate" -- modified at 8:58 Thursday 1st June, 2006
Stan Shannon wrote:
bullsh*t. Hope is the single greatest resource which sustains any type of military confrontation involving a weak military power against a stronger one. These people derive hope from the constant negative, anti-Bush, purely politically motivated, drumbeat from the left, the democrats and their vast propaganda arm (the mainstream media,hollywood, and educational institutions).
Yeah, you're so right. It was CNN that ignored pre war planning and didn't send enough troops. It was the New York Times that didn't think our troops needed body armor. It was NPR that disbanded the Iraqi army. It was PBS that thought it was okay to let the Iraqi's loot after the fall of Saddam. I think it was George Clooney that didn't think it was important to secure the Iraqi ammo dumps during the invasion. Wasn't it Michael Moore that suggested we should torture people at Abu Ghraib? No wonder the Iraqis are so pissed off. It can't possibly be anything that the Bush administration did.
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Stan Shannon wrote:
bullsh*t. Hope is the single greatest resource which sustains any type of military confrontation involving a weak military power against a stronger one. These people derive hope from the constant negative, anti-Bush, purely politically motivated, drumbeat from the left, the democrats and their vast propaganda arm (the mainstream media,hollywood, and educational institutions).
Yeah, you're so right. It was CNN that ignored pre war planning and didn't send enough troops. It was the New York Times that didn't think our troops needed body armor. It was NPR that disbanded the Iraqi army. It was PBS that thought it was okay to let the Iraqi's loot after the fall of Saddam. I think it was George Clooney that didn't think it was important to secure the Iraqi ammo dumps during the invasion. Wasn't it Michael Moore that suggested we should torture people at Abu Ghraib? No wonder the Iraqis are so pissed off. It can't possibly be anything that the Bush administration did.
Why do you say "our" troops? Just yesterday you said you're not an American.
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Taiwan. China is doubling its military spending almost annually and telling the world that it is spending half of what it's actually spending. It's buildup also targets the military of one country...The United States. They may be planning for war or maybe just a cold war. But either way it seems like they want something to go down...Maybe in 20 years or so. I see it as an internal battle for China, though. Will capitalism win out so that they become a reliable democracy or will communism win out and will we have another USSR on our hands. Time will tell.
I disagree with that. I find it hard to blame China for wanting to achieve economic and military parity with the US. I'm not saying I'm comfortable with it, but given thier history, it is a perfectly understandable course of action for them. I would sure as hell be doing it if I were them. However, they are evolving into what can only be discribed as a capitalistic society. Capitalism will ultimately bring about democratic reforms in thier government. An outright war with the US would doom their economic ambitions. Wars, especially world wars, are very expensive, and do nothing for the bottom line. As China becomes more democratic and more capitalistic the danger of war between our two societies decreases. "You get that which you tolerate"
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Why do you say "our" troops? Just yesterday you said you're not an American.
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I disagree with that. I find it hard to blame China for wanting to achieve economic and military parity with the US. I'm not saying I'm comfortable with it, but given thier history, it is a perfectly understandable course of action for them. I would sure as hell be doing it if I were them. However, they are evolving into what can only be discribed as a capitalistic society. Capitalism will ultimately bring about democratic reforms in thier government. An outright war with the US would doom their economic ambitions. Wars, especially world wars, are very expensive, and do nothing for the bottom line. As China becomes more democratic and more capitalistic the danger of war between our two societies decreases. "You get that which you tolerate"
Stan Shannon wrote:
I disagree with that. I find it hard to blame China for wanting to achieve economic and military parity with the US. I'm not saying I'm comfortable with it, but given thier history, it is a perfectly understandable course of action for them. I would sure as hell be doing it if I were them.
I don't blame them either. However, I think it remains to be seen whether their government (which has a very shady past) will be able to wield their power responsibly. That's why I say it's an internal struggle with China. If responsible capitalism ultimately becomes dominant (and they appear to be on that track, but we can't be sure at this point) then I think it's OK. If their communist government continues to reign and effectively squashes opposition, I think there could be another cold war...And depending on what happens with Taiwan, there could be another world war.
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I've been here long enough and my brother-in-law was nearly killed in Iraq fighting for this country. That is why I feel justified in identifying with "our" troops. Not to mention that "my" troops are over there as well.
Wjousts wrote:
I've been here long enough and my brother-in-law was nearly killed in Iraq fighting for this country. That is why I feel justified in identifying with "our" troops.
Not good enough. He's not blood and you're not an American.
Wjousts wrote:
Not to mention that "my" troops are over there as well.
Your rant specifically targetted American troops.
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Huh? Why do you think Bush's poll numbers are so low. The 'people on the right' have been disagreeing with Bush on many things, including the war, for quite a while now. For my part, I think the war in Iraq was a mistake because before this nation ever commits troops to any foriegn combat again, we need to first bomb our own leftist elements into oblivion. No nation as badly divided as this one is politically has any hope of waging an effective military campaign any where for any purpose regardless of how justified. "You get that which you tolerate"
Stan Shannon wrote:
we need to first bomb our own leftist elements into oblivion
Exactly! Now there is an example of true patriotism! Don't question your government it's not patriotic. The patriotic thing to do is murder the citizens that do question their government. Your righteousness escapes me.
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-pete
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Stan Shannon wrote:
we need to first bomb our own leftist elements into oblivion
Exactly! Now there is an example of true patriotism! Don't question your government it's not patriotic. The patriotic thing to do is murder the citizens that do question their government. Your righteousness escapes me.
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-pete
palbano wrote:
Exactly! Now there is an example of true patriotism! Don't question your government it's not patriotic. The patriotic thing to do is murder the citizens that do question their government.
Providing aid and comfort to the enemy is murder when it results in the deaths of soldiers. That's what the left does every day.
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Stan Shannon wrote:
I disagree with that. I find it hard to blame China for wanting to achieve economic and military parity with the US. I'm not saying I'm comfortable with it, but given thier history, it is a perfectly understandable course of action for them. I would sure as hell be doing it if I were them.
I don't blame them either. However, I think it remains to be seen whether their government (which has a very shady past) will be able to wield their power responsibly. That's why I say it's an internal struggle with China. If responsible capitalism ultimately becomes dominant (and they appear to be on that track, but we can't be sure at this point) then I think it's OK. If their communist government continues to reign and effectively squashes opposition, I think there could be another cold war...And depending on what happens with Taiwan, there could be another world war.
espeir wrote:
I think there could be another cold war...And depending on what happens with Taiwan, there could be another world war.
Although SEATO was disbanded in 1977, I suspect that because China is still a Communist Country, there is still some level of understanding between the former SEATO members that will defend nations against Communist agression, even I suspect to the point where Taiwan becomes under direct and immediate threat, even though China has claimed Taiwan as a province since Chairman Mao's victory in 1949. One hopes that diplomacy will be employed to the fullest to avoid any future World War irrespective of the combatants.
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Stan Shannon wrote:
we need to first bomb our own leftist elements into oblivion
Exactly! Now there is an example of true patriotism! Don't question your government it's not patriotic. The patriotic thing to do is murder the citizens that do question their government. Your righteousness escapes me.
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-pete
palbano wrote:
Exactly! Now there is an example of true patriotism! Don't question your government it's not patriotic. The patriotic thing to do is murder the citizens that do question their government. Your righteousness escapes me.
Questioning the government isn't the issue. The issue is purposefully taking actions which undermine the governement's legitimate authority for purely political reasons. Since 9/11, the left in this country has completely exposed itself as being so vehemently opposed to the political principles of the right that it will take what ever measures necessary to defeat them regardless of how extreme or treasonous. The principles which divide the left and right in our society have simply become too extreme to manage democratically. In fact, we are already fighting a Civil War between one another. We are simply doing it through proxies around the world. "You get that which you tolerate"
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Huh? Why do you think Bush's poll numbers are so low. The 'people on the right' have been disagreeing with Bush on many things, including the war, for quite a while now. For my part, I think the war in Iraq was a mistake because before this nation ever commits troops to any foriegn combat again, we need to first bomb our own leftist elements into oblivion. No nation as badly divided as this one is politically has any hope of waging an effective military campaign any where for any purpose regardless of how justified. "You get that which you tolerate"
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Wjousts wrote:
I've been here long enough and my brother-in-law was nearly killed in Iraq fighting for this country. That is why I feel justified in identifying with "our" troops.
Not good enough. He's not blood and you're not an American.
Wjousts wrote:
Not to mention that "my" troops are over there as well.
Your rant specifically targetted American troops.
espeir wrote:
Not good enough. He's not blood and you're not an American.
Fuck you. How dare you presume to know anything about my relationship with my brother-in-law. You're a pathetic little troll. Didn't I tell you to go stand in the corner? [^]
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palbano wrote:
Exactly! Now there is an example of true patriotism! Don't question your government it's not patriotic. The patriotic thing to do is murder the citizens that do question their government. Your righteousness escapes me.
Questioning the government isn't the issue. The issue is purposefully taking actions which undermine the governement's legitimate authority for purely political reasons. Since 9/11, the left in this country has completely exposed itself as being so vehemently opposed to the political principles of the right that it will take what ever measures necessary to defeat them regardless of how extreme or treasonous. The principles which divide the left and right in our society have simply become too extreme to manage democratically. In fact, we are already fighting a Civil War between one another. We are simply doing it through proxies around the world. "You get that which you tolerate"
Stan Shannon wrote:
treasonous
Isn't that a Hanging Offence? The "left" that you appear to hate so much, why not round them all up (just like the Nazi's used to) and put them all in-front of Firing Squads, and then you (yes Stan) can be the first to squeeze the trigger - that is if you have the "metal". Then there would be no "left" for you to worry about, but then, I suspect you would find something else that troubles you. Sorry Stan, I am not having a go, it is just the way (attitude) some of you Americans appear to have.
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Divided nation ? I wonder why ? Your nation like any nation will pull together where such war/conflict is JUST and not contrived which will cause some degree of fragmented public support.
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Stan Shannon wrote:
treasonous
Isn't that a Hanging Offence? The "left" that you appear to hate so much, why not round them all up (just like the Nazi's used to) and put them all in-front of Firing Squads, and then you (yes Stan) can be the first to squeeze the trigger - that is if you have the "metal". Then there would be no "left" for you to worry about, but then, I suspect you would find something else that troubles you. Sorry Stan, I am not having a go, it is just the way (attitude) some of you Americans appear to have.
The political principles of the left represent the single greatest threat to the American way of life, as it has always existed, that we have ever been confronted with. The goal is to turn us into a European social welfare state consisting primarily of hundreds of millions of poor hispanics. The threat is very real and represents in every way a growing and serious emergency if we are to maintain any semblance of what it has always meant to be an American. "You get that which you tolerate"
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The political principles of the left represent the single greatest threat to the American way of life, as it has always existed, that we have ever been confronted with. The goal is to turn us into a European social welfare state consisting primarily of hundreds of millions of poor hispanics. The threat is very real and represents in every way a growing and serious emergency if we are to maintain any semblance of what it has always meant to be an American. "You get that which you tolerate"
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Bullshit. Hope is the single greatest resource which sustains any type of military confrontation involving a weak military power against a stronger one. These people derive hope from the constant negative, anti-Bush, purely politically motivated, drumbeat from the left, the democrats and their vast propaganda arm (the mainstream media,hollywood, and educational institutions). I never thought that we should have ever invaded IRaq for the purpose of trying to establish a western style democracy. However, in every other way it was a perfectly legitimate, justified decision for a US president to commit our military resources to. In no way was it a 'mistake' to invade. It was a mistake for us to, again, underestimate the power and motivation of the left in the US to undermine their nation's ability to promote its values and interests around the world as they have done consistantly since the Great depression. "You get that which you tolerate" -- modified at 8:58 Thursday 1st June, 2006
Stan Shannon wrote:
These people derive hope from the constant negative, anti-Bush, purely politically motivated, drumbeat from the left, the democrats and their vast propaganda arm (the mainstream media,hollywood, and educational institutions).
:laugh::laugh::laugh: I thought it was all about the x number of virgins awaiting them in paradise. Like the other members of the clueless right, you just can't grasp that Iraq has a different culture. The influence that the US left has on Iraqis is approximately zero. And don't imagine that the right was going to remain enthusiatic about this war indefinitely. It is not only the left that takes a dim view of exercises in futility. The only thing that distinguishes the left from the right is that the left figured out what a dumb idea the Iraq war was earlier than the people on the right.
Stan Shannon wrote:
I never thought that we should have ever invaded IRaq for the purpose of trying to establish a western style democracy. However, in every other way it was a perfectly legitimate, justified decision for a US president to commit our military resources to.
:laugh::laugh::laugh: "in ever other way" That really is comic. You and George Bush make a good pair. Hopelessly in denial. Utterly clueless about the real problems the US is facing. When Bush was re-elected, I commented that one good thing about it was that the credit or blame for Iraq would be unambiguously his. Your hopeful fantasy that you can blame it on the left is not going to be fulfilled. This is George Bush's war, for good or for ill. My judgement on Iraq will not concern you or him. But the American people are in the process of judging George Bush and they are finding him wanting. About bloody time. John Carson "To argue with a man who has renounced the use and authority of reason is like administering medicine to the dead." Thomas Paine
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Richard A. Abbott wrote:
Your nation like any nation will pull together where such war/conflict is JUST
I seem to remember that pretty much everybody was behind invading Afganistan. Anybody remember Afganistan? Whatever happened to those crazy guys?
Wjousts wrote:
seem to remember that pretty much everybody was behind invading Afganistan.
Could it be that this may be the first time that any foreign power (including terrorist activities) have caused harm on Mainland USA and your fellow countrymen were justly outraged. Also, (being contentious) Afganistan was a problem prior to 9/11, where USA supported the Mujahidin factions against the Soviet Union's war in Afganistan. The Mujahidin factions split which, in a manner of speak, enabled the foundation of the Taliban and their later association with Al Queda. I wonder what went wrong with American Foreign Policy after Soviet withdrawal from Afganistan ?