Al-Jazeera Hacked

Rob Graham

The sig says all I care to on this idiocy. Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped. - Elbert Hubbard

Lost User

Ed Gadziemski wrote: Way to go, idiots. That'll show the world how open-minded and fair we are and that we listen respectfully to opposing opionions. Way to go, Ed. Condemn an entire nation based on your suspicions about the acts of a handful of it's citizens. Mike Mullikin :beer:

"I'm not calling you a liar but....I can't think of a way to finish that sentence." - Bart Simpson

Ed Gadziemski

Condemn an entire nation based on your suspicions about the acts of a handful of it's citizens For example, Iraq? How many Iraqis were on the suicide planes on 9/11? None, but the mayor of Salem, OR said she supported the war against Iraq because a lot of the hijackers were from there. Recent opinion polls show that about 2/3 of Americans agree with her. Those willing to trade liberty for security deserve neither - Benjamin Franklin

Bruce Duncan

Quote from article, regarding NYSE banning Al Jazeera reporters from the trading floor. "We've had to prioritise requests ... and focus our efforts on those who focus on providing responsible business coverage, and as a result we cannot accommodate Al-Jazeera at this time," Mr Pellecchia said." riiiight...

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Lost User

Ed Gadziemski wrote: Recent opinion polls show that about 2/3 of Americans agree with her. You're nuts. 2/3 of Americans may feel the war in Iraq is justified, but 2/3 of Americans don't believe most of the hijackers were Iraqi. Mike Mullikin :beer:

"I'm not calling you a liar but....I can't think of a way to finish that sentence." - Bart Simpson

David Wulff

OMG - that is unbelievable!! :wtf: :eek:

David Wulff

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Ed Gadziemski

There is if you're writing the Raptor software for the FBI or you're prime contractor to TSA. Those willing to trade liberty for security deserve neither - Benjamin Franklin

Ed Gadziemski

Here's a poll from early January showing 50% believe the hijackers were Iraqis. I know there was a later one that had it up in the 60s but I can't find the link right now. Do some research before you start accusing people of being "nuts". http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/4911975.htm[^] Those willing to trade liberty for security deserve neither - Benjamin Franklin

Lost User

You said: "she supported the war against Iraq because a lot of the hijackers were from there. Recent opinion polls show that about 2/3 of Americans agree with her." #1 - The polls says 21% thought "most" were Iraqis. Not 50% and not 66%! #2 - The same poll also said the following that you chose not to mention: A robust majority of Americans - 83 percent - would support going to war if the United Nations backed the action and it was carried out by a multinational coalition. But without U.N. approval and allies, only about a third of the public would support a war with Iraq. Many survey respondents said President Bush had not effectively explained why military action might be required. Nearly 1 in 5 said they still did not believe that Iraq posed a serious threat to the United States. Most Americans do not want to rush into war. Sixty-eight percent of the respondents said the United States should continue to work toward achieving its goals in Iraq without war. Only 27 percent favored quick military action. #3 - They polled only 1204 people! 1204!!! Let's see 1204 divided by 270,000,000 equals .00000446 or .000446%!!! And you're preaching this crap??!! :omg: :omg: :omg: :omg: Mike Mullikin :beer:

"I'm not calling you a liar but....I can't think of a way to finish that sentence." - Bart Simpson

Ed Gadziemski

The mayor of Salem, OR said "a lot". I was quoting her. #1 - The polls says 21% thought "most" were Iraqis. Not 50% and not 66%! Plus 23% thought "some" were Iraqis plus 6% thought "one" was an Iraqi. 21+23+6=50 back when I went to school. 50% of the poll respondents thought that one or more Iraqis were hijackers in 9/11. None were. FYI: Perhaps they didn't teach statistics where you went to school, but a sample size of 1204 is considered statistically valid and the firm that did the research is quite reputable. Those willing to trade liberty for security deserve neither - Benjamin Franklin

brianwelsch

Only 17% knew it was none. Egads!! I don't know where it was, but I've heard up to 70% thought there were Iraqi highjackers. Which is pretty damn embarassing. X| The question on this survey isn't even loaded, which I was hoping to see. I was shocked though, because nobody I know admits to believing this, so I'm not sure where these misinformed people are, but as you said below 1024 is taken to be a fair sampling. BW "We get general information and specific information, but none of the specific information talks about time, place or methods or means..." - Tom Ridge - US Secretary of Homeland Security

peterchen

It's all marketing. If we can sell pizza by flying men in ugly capes, why shouldn't we sell a war by vague associations? Sheesh, these liberals.... ;)

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