|
|
|
GoBullz
|
If we had not stepped in and disrupted the nest that was home to terrorists and terrorist training camps, then we would essentially be a sitting duck just waiting and fearing the inevitable attacks to come (See the ending of The Sum of All Fears for an idea of what the ultimate fear is). We have obviously gone on the offensive against terrorism, disrupted their capabilities, and are picking off their leaders one by one.
The United States used to believe in isolationism, an idea of minding our own business in the world, look where that got us: two world wars. As the most powerful nation, we take on the responsibility of being everyones' big brother. Remember the line from Spider-Man, 'with great power comes great responsibility'? Some people may not like it, and it is most likely because they do not understand our position, we are here to help the world.
Those are just my views, and they make logical sense, much better than anything that ive heard to date.
But I do have a question to ask everyone: Where are all of the Muslims publicly denouncing what the insurgents are doing in Iraq? I am sure that the media may be to blame by only focusing on negative things, I have only had the chance to talk to a couple of Muslims, and they seemed indifferent, or even sympathetic towards the insurgents. I'm sure its not, but I was just wondering if this is consistent or not.
Now that I have posted enough to last me for the next 5 years...
Monday, May 23, 2005 8:51 AM
|
Kf4zra
tampa
|
quote :
THE WAR ISNT VOLUNTARY!!! WHERE ARE YOU PEOPLE GETTING THIS IDEA FROM!!! |
will you kindly list just one war that is voluntary for a soldier to choose whether or not he goes?
Monday, May 23, 2005 9:40 AM
|
SaNToRoGT
|
Some people are so fucking stupid...
Monday, May 23, 2005 9:47 AM
|
laxGregg
|
Yeah, but after Clinton sent me to Bosnia, I quickly found out why I was there.
Ever been to Kuwait during sand storm season?
Monday, May 23, 2005 9:56 AM
|
SaNToRoGT
|
Clinton was a fuck up. Don't get me started on that asshole...
Monday, May 23, 2005 9:59 AM
|
laxGregg
|
And this guy isn't? Both were cowards. They both didn't "fuck up" staying out of Vietnam.
Monday, May 23, 2005 10:06 AM
|
nozflubber
|
you people lack perspective in your tiny, temporal minds. i think this picture is great because it highlights those who have and will make the Bush legacy as great as it is. Choice, as well as context, in the matter is completely irrelevant.
Any one of you faggots care to tell me of the names and faces of all the men who helped Khan overun Beijing? oh, wait, you mean you don't give a shit? Neither do I, and I don't give a shit about the decaying people that helped make up this picture, but i still appreciate something like this because it demonstrates the reality perfectly. if you disagree then I say you cannot stomach the nature of our history or warfare.
[Edited by nozflubber on 5/23/2005 1:29:58 AM. Reason for edit: mango mango mango!]
Monday, May 23, 2005 11:28 AM
|
KingPin
|
I'm dieing to comment regarding some of the points made in various posts above, but I'm too tired at the moment to write a long political post or enter into a debate.
...some other time perhaps. lol .gif)
Monday, May 23, 2005 11:34 AM
|
yummy247
|
I don't understand why people equate the sentiment that our troops shouldn't have to die for this war with being unpatriotic or dishonoring their memory. Yes, they died serving our country. Who is disrespecting them more, the people who say they should die and continue to serve and die without question, or the people who say they shouldn't? You can die in a dishonorable war and still be honorable. No one is blaming the troops, the fingers are pointed at the government's decision to carelessly sacrifice their lives for the profit of the wealthy or control of the oil supply. People seem to forget that true patriotism often means holding your government accountable instead of behaving like sheep to the slaughter.
Monday, May 23, 2005 2:22 PM
|
|
|
|
