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    Jim Warburton
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    King Abdullah told a summit of Arab leaders ``In beloved Iraq, blood flows between brothers in the shadow of illegitimate foreign occupation and hateful sectarianism, threatening a civil war'' I forget who said (I paraphrase) 'watch your enemies but watch your friends more closely', but that would seem to be the case here.

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      King Abdullah told a summit of Arab leaders ``In beloved Iraq, blood flows between brothers in the shadow of illegitimate foreign occupation and hateful sectarianism, threatening a civil war'' I forget who said (I paraphrase) 'watch your enemies but watch your friends more closely', but that would seem to be the case here.

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      Red Stateler
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      Saudis aren't our friends. They're that annoying kid in high school that everyone wanted to hang out with because he had a car.

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        Saudis aren't our friends. They're that annoying kid in high school that everyone wanted to hang out with because he had a car.

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        Marcus J Smith
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        They're the Bush family's friends.


        CleaKO

        "I think you'll be okay here, they have a thin candy shell. 'Surprised you didn't know that.'" - Tommy (Tommy Boy)
        "Fill it up again! Fill it up again! Once it hits your lips, it's so good!" - Frank the Tank (Old School)

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          They're the Bush family's friends.


          CleaKO

          "I think you'll be okay here, they have a thin candy shell. 'Surprised you didn't know that.'" - Tommy (Tommy Boy)
          "Fill it up again! Fill it up again! Once it hits your lips, it's so good!" - Frank the Tank (Old School)

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          Red Stateler
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          CleaKO wrote:

          They're the Bush family's friends

          Doesn't that make them your enemy?

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            CleaKO wrote:

            They're the Bush family's friends

            Doesn't that make them your enemy?

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            Marcus J Smith
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            Red Stateler wrote:

            Doesn't that make them your enemy?

            ...yes...which makes them your friend! :rose:


            CleaKO

            "I think you'll be okay here, they have a thin candy shell. 'Surprised you didn't know that.'" - Tommy (Tommy Boy)
            "Fill it up again! Fill it up again! Once it hits your lips, it's so good!" - Frank the Tank (Old School)

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              Red Stateler wrote:

              Doesn't that make them your enemy?

              ...yes...which makes them your friend! :rose:


              CleaKO

              "I think you'll be okay here, they have a thin candy shell. 'Surprised you didn't know that.'" - Tommy (Tommy Boy)
              "Fill it up again! Fill it up again! Once it hits your lips, it's so good!" - Frank the Tank (Old School)

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              Red Stateler
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              CleaKO wrote:

              ...yes

              But your enemy called America an "illegitimate" foreign occupier. That means that you think we're legitimately in Iraq.

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                CleaKO wrote:

                ...yes

                But your enemy called America an "illegitimate" foreign occupier. That means that you think we're legitimately in Iraq.

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                Marcus J Smith
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                Red Stateler wrote:

                But your enemy called America an "illegitimate" foreign occupier. That means that you think we're legitimately in Iraq.

                You're logic is skewed on this one, albiet on purpose, but still skewed. Just because someone is my enemy does not mean I cannot agree with them.

                en·e·my /ˈɛnəmi/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[en-uh-mee]
                Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation noun, plural -mies, adjective –noun

                1. a person who feels hatred for, fosters harmful designs against, or engages in antagonistic activities against another;
                  an adversary or opponent.
                2. an armed foe; an opposing military force: The army attacked the enemy at dawn.
                3. a hostile nation or state.
                4. a citizen of such a state.
                5. enemies, persons, nations, etc., that are hostile to one another: Let's make up and stop being enemies.
                6. something harmful or prejudical: His unbridled ambition is his worst enemy.
                7. the Enemy, the Devil; Satan.
                  –adjective 8. belonging to a hostile power or to any of its nationals: enemy property.
                8. Obsolete. inimical; ill-disposed.

                CleaKO

                "I think you'll be okay here, they have a thin candy shell. 'Surprised you didn't know that.'" - Tommy (Tommy Boy)
                "Fill it up again! Fill it up again! Once it hits your lips, it's so good!" - Frank the Tank (Old School)

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                  Red Stateler wrote:

                  But your enemy called America an "illegitimate" foreign occupier. That means that you think we're legitimately in Iraq.

                  You're logic is skewed on this one, albiet on purpose, but still skewed. Just because someone is my enemy does not mean I cannot agree with them.

                  en·e·my /ˈɛnəmi/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[en-uh-mee]
                  Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation noun, plural -mies, adjective –noun

                  1. a person who feels hatred for, fosters harmful designs against, or engages in antagonistic activities against another;
                    an adversary or opponent.
                  2. an armed foe; an opposing military force: The army attacked the enemy at dawn.
                  3. a hostile nation or state.
                  4. a citizen of such a state.
                  5. enemies, persons, nations, etc., that are hostile to one another: Let's make up and stop being enemies.
                  6. something harmful or prejudical: His unbridled ambition is his worst enemy.
                  7. the Enemy, the Devil; Satan.
                    –adjective 8. belonging to a hostile power or to any of its nationals: enemy property.
                  8. Obsolete. inimical; ill-disposed.

                  CleaKO

                  "I think you'll be okay here, they have a thin candy shell. 'Surprised you didn't know that.'" - Tommy (Tommy Boy)
                  "Fill it up again! Fill it up again! Once it hits your lips, it's so good!" - Frank the Tank (Old School)

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                  Red Stateler
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                  CleaKO wrote:

                  Just because someone is my enemy does not mean I cannot agree with them.

                  Unless you're a mindless leftist, which you are.

                  en·e·my of left·ist Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[en-uh-mee-uv-
                  left-ist] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation noun, plural -ists, adjective –noun

                  1. a person with whom leftists unwaveringly disagree.
                  2. an opponent of Marxism.
                  3. George W. Bush.
                  4. anybody who has every said anything positive about George W. Bush.
                  5. heterosexuals

                  Sorry, but the dictionary doesn't lie.

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                    CleaKO wrote:

                    Just because someone is my enemy does not mean I cannot agree with them.

                    Unless you're a mindless leftist, which you are.

                    en·e·my of left·ist Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[en-uh-mee-uv-
                    left-ist] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation noun, plural -ists, adjective –noun

                    1. a person with whom leftists unwaveringly disagree.
                    2. an opponent of Marxism.
                    3. George W. Bush.
                    4. anybody who has every said anything positive about George W. Bush.
                    5. heterosexuals

                    Sorry, but the dictionary doesn't lie.

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                    Marcus J Smith
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                    Red Stateler wrote:

                    Unless you're a mindless leftist, which you are. en·e·my of left·ist Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[en-uh-mee-uv-left-ist] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation noun, plural -ists, adjective –noun1. a person with whom leftists unwaveringly disagree.2. an opponent of Marxism.3. George W. Bush.4. anybody who has every said anything positive about George W. Bush.5. heterosexuals Sorry, but the dictionary doesn't lie.

                    You're a tool...:suss: Although I bet you'd be fun to drink with...:cool:


                    CleaKO

                    "I think you'll be okay here, they have a thin candy shell. 'Surprised you didn't know that.'" - Tommy (Tommy Boy)
                    "Fill it up again! Fill it up again! Once it hits your lips, it's so good!" - Frank the Tank (Old School)

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                      Red Stateler wrote:

                      Unless you're a mindless leftist, which you are. en·e·my of left·ist Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[en-uh-mee-uv-left-ist] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation noun, plural -ists, adjective –noun1. a person with whom leftists unwaveringly disagree.2. an opponent of Marxism.3. George W. Bush.4. anybody who has every said anything positive about George W. Bush.5. heterosexuals Sorry, but the dictionary doesn't lie.

                      You're a tool...:suss: Although I bet you'd be fun to drink with...:cool:


                      CleaKO

                      "I think you'll be okay here, they have a thin candy shell. 'Surprised you didn't know that.'" - Tommy (Tommy Boy)
                      "Fill it up again! Fill it up again! Once it hits your lips, it's so good!" - Frank the Tank (Old School)

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                      Red Stateler
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                      CleaKO wrote:

                      You're a tool...

                      tool /tul/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[tool] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation,
                      –noun

                      1. an implement, esp. one held in the hand, as a hammer, saw, or file, for performing
                        or facilitating mechanical operations.
                      2. a highly intelligent person.
                      3. an extremely handsome person.
                      4. the envy of all leftists.

                      Why thank you!

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                        CleaKO wrote:

                        You're a tool...

                        tool /tul/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[tool] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation,
                        –noun

                        1. an implement, esp. one held in the hand, as a hammer, saw, or file, for performing
                          or facilitating mechanical operations.
                        2. a highly intelligent person.
                        3. an extremely handsome person.
                        4. the envy of all leftists.

                        Why thank you!

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                        Marcus J Smith
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                        Red Stateler wrote:

                        tool /tul/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[tool] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation, –noun1. an implement, esp. one held in the hand, as a hammer, saw, or file, for performingor facilitating mechanical operations.2. a highly intelligent person.3. an extremely handsome person.4. the envy of all leftists. Why thank you!

                        Refer to my modified reply above...:|


                        CleaKO

                        "I think you'll be okay here, they have a thin candy shell. 'Surprised you didn't know that.'" - Tommy (Tommy Boy)
                        "Fill it up again! Fill it up again! Once it hits your lips, it's so good!" - Frank the Tank (Old School)

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                          Red Stateler wrote:

                          tool /tul/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[tool] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation, –noun1. an implement, esp. one held in the hand, as a hammer, saw, or file, for performingor facilitating mechanical operations.2. a highly intelligent person.3. an extremely handsome person.4. the envy of all leftists. Why thank you!

                          Refer to my modified reply above...:|


                          CleaKO

                          "I think you'll be okay here, they have a thin candy shell. 'Surprised you didn't know that.'" - Tommy (Tommy Boy)
                          "Fill it up again! Fill it up again! Once it hits your lips, it's so good!" - Frank the Tank (Old School)

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                          Red Stateler
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                          CleaKO wrote:

                          Refer to my modified reply above...

                          Refer to the 5th definition of an enemy of a leftist.

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                            CleaKO wrote:

                            Refer to my modified reply above...

                            Refer to the 5th definition of an enemy of a leftist.

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                            Marcus J Smith
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                            Red Stateler wrote:

                            Refer to the 5th definition of an enemy of a leftist.

                            Hmmmmm...thats strange since I, the man, will be marrying my fianceé, the woman.


                            CleaKO

                            "I think you'll be okay here, they have a thin candy shell. 'Surprised you didn't know that.'" - Tommy (Tommy Boy)
                            "Fill it up again! Fill it up again! Once it hits your lips, it's so good!" - Frank the Tank (Old School)

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                              Red Stateler wrote:

                              Refer to the 5th definition of an enemy of a leftist.

                              Hmmmmm...thats strange since I, the man, will be marrying my fianceé, the woman.


                              CleaKO

                              "I think you'll be okay here, they have a thin candy shell. 'Surprised you didn't know that.'" - Tommy (Tommy Boy)
                              "Fill it up again! Fill it up again! Once it hits your lips, it's so good!" - Frank the Tank (Old School)

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                              Red Stateler
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                              CleaKO wrote:

                              Hmmmmm...thats strange since I, the man, will be marrying my fianceé, the woman.

                              Trying to cover it up isn't all that uncommon. I mean...there must be millions of married leftists.

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                                CleaKO wrote:

                                Hmmmmm...thats strange since I, the man, will be marrying my fianceé, the woman.

                                Trying to cover it up isn't all that uncommon. I mean...there must be millions of married leftists.

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                                Marcus J Smith
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                                Red Stateler wrote:

                                Trying to cover it up isn't all that uncommon. I mean...there must be millions of married leftists.

                                Possibly billions even! :rolleyes:


                                CleaKO

                                "I think you'll be okay here, they have a thin candy shell. 'Surprised you didn't know that.'" - Tommy (Tommy Boy)
                                "Fill it up again! Fill it up again! Once it hits your lips, it's so good!" - Frank the Tank (Old School)

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                                  CleaKO wrote:

                                  Hmmmmm...thats strange since I, the man, will be marrying my fianceé, the woman.

                                  Trying to cover it up isn't all that uncommon. I mean...there must be millions of married leftists.

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                                  Rob Manderson
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                                  And you know what's worse??? Some of us even snuck into the country, and even became citizens, on the basis of marriage to a USC! Damn lefties!!!!

                                  Rob Manderson I'm working on a version for Visual Lisp++ My blog http://blogs.wdevs.com/ultramaroon/[^] My blog mirror http://robmanderson.blogspot.com[^]

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                                    Saudis aren't our friends. They're that annoying kid in high school that everyone wanted to hang out with because he had a car.

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                                    Bassam Saoud
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                                    Red Stateler wrote:

                                    Saudis aren't our friends

                                    I agree, US making them(and others) look like puppets, and thats what they are trying to solve: -Defining a common Arab understanding to define policies to face international issues -A PEACE process with Israel -A solution to the Iraqi Problem -Solving Issues with Syria to stabilize Lebanon As you can see, if they are more than your friends...

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                                      Red Stateler wrote:

                                      Saudis aren't our friends

                                      I agree, US making them(and others) look like puppets, and thats what they are trying to solve: -Defining a common Arab understanding to define policies to face international issues -A PEACE process with Israel -A solution to the Iraqi Problem -Solving Issues with Syria to stabilize Lebanon As you can see, if they are more than your friends...

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                                      Red Stateler
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                                      Bassam Saoud wrote:

                                      I agree, US making them(and others) look like puppets

                                      That's not what I said, so how can you agree?

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                                        Bassam Saoud wrote:

                                        I agree, US making them(and others) look like puppets

                                        That's not what I said, so how can you agree?

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                                        Bassam Saoud
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                                        I am agreeing with you that the relationship between the two countries is not of friendship or equals and continued to explain my opinion:)

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                                          I am agreeing with you that the relationship between the two countries is not of friendship or equals and continued to explain my opinion:)

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                                          Red Stateler
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                                          Nobody is equal to America. We're #1!!!

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