I think Xray's head is about to hurt.
You really don't want an answer. I cant answer some thing, no more than
you can. I can only respond by what my opinion is. What is your answer
to the question you pose? Is there a solution? How do you fight
corruption? How do you fight terrorist who have no central point? You
give me some answers?
SA210, any answer I gave to you would only be answered by
you posting some other editorial cartoon. Grown up.
And any editorial cartoon has more substance and truth than any jibberish you post.
^^okay you answer the questions I posted. You are so smart. Give me the
answer all knowing one.
Thanks for finally admitting that you DO NOT respond with facts, but only your opinions to back up your opinions.
You could start by getting rid of these guys
By going after the guy that actually attacked us.
Next.
You really are a twerp!Thanks for finally admitting that you DO NOT respond with facts, but only your opinions to back up your opinions.
You could start by getting rid of these guys
By going after the guy that actually attacked us.
Next.
Curious that I have to answer my questions before you'll do so.
Nevertheless, I do want your answer. I'm interested to know why you think that policy hasn't been applied consistently elsewhere.
I can answer my own question, but will acknowledge up front the great likelihood that you will reject my answer simply because I'm on the opposite side of the political fence from you. I doubt it would matter much what I say because, no matter what it is that I say, you have decided that my opinions aren't worthy of any sort of respect. So be it.
My answer is this: I think it's bad foreign policy to rationalize wars by the subsequent importation of democracy. It's bad foreign policy because it's impossible to be consistent without severely overtaxing the resources of this country -- most of which could be put to better use in dealing with the problems of the American people.
Am I glad that the Iraqis are flirting with the democracy that we have helped them to develop? Sure. Do I think it justifies going to war with a country that had done no direct ill to any other sovereign nation after the first Gulf War? Absolutely not.
I think the foreign policy failure of this Administration is one resulting from a lack of focus. Like I said eariler in this thread, I wholeheartedly support the war in Afghanistan. I think that war should be at the forefront of our national concern, because THAT war is being prosecuted to put an end to those who undertook 9/11. But this Administration barely acknowledges that anything is going on in Afghanistan and is so busy trying to justify an unpopular war in Iraq that it seems to have forgotten that the primary target in the war on terror should be the capture or death of Osama bin Laden.
That war -- that goal -- was not one that was grossly unpopular with the rest of the world and it was not one that caused great societal upheavals in the theater of operations.
Had the White House fully prosecuted that war to its end and THEN begun to think about Iraq, I suspect that questions about the foreign policy goals of the White House would be far less strident. But that's not what the White House did, and I find that course of action to be imprudent.
I think the White House's decision to attack Iraq has done more to fuel terrorists than it has to eliminate them. By invading Iraq without any immediate justification for doing so, this nation now appears to be nothing other than the proverbial bully on the block, willing to depose governments we don't like -- not because they've done anything to us directly, but simply because we disagree with their operation or, more specifically, with their leaders.
I think the notion of exporting democracy in a first-strike fashion isn't a consistently-applied foreign policy because other nations with similarly-subjugated people don't offer any sort of tactical or strategic advantage.
I can't take you serious. I'd rather debate with someone intelligent.
Great post FromWayDowntown.
FWD: You said: "My answer is this: I think it's bad foreign policy to rationalize wars by the subsequent importation of democracy. It's bad foreign policy because it's impossible to be consistent without severely overtaxing the resources of this country -- most of which could be put to better use in dealing with the problems of the American people."
How do you overtax the resources of a country by protecting it. Yes, I
know you don't think we are, but I don't.
then:
"Am I glad that the Iraqis are flirting with the democracy that we have helped them to develop? Sure. Do I think it justifies going to war with a country that had done no direct ill to any other sovereign nation after the first Gulf War? Absolutely not.
They did no direct ill to another country? You are not serious are you?
$25,000 to terrorist that died killing people Israel? Gave statuary to
terrorist. And they did.
And:
"think the foreign policy failure of this Administration is one resulting from a lack of focus. Like I said earlier in this thread, I wholeheartedly support the war in Afghanistan. I think that war should be at the forefront of our national concern, because THAT war is being prosecuted to put an end to those who undertook 9/11. But this Administration barely acknowledges that anything is going on in Afghanistan and is so busy trying to justify an unpopular war in Iraq that it seems to have forgotten that the primary target in the war on terror should be the capture or death of Osama bin Laden. "
No the media did that. Our government has kept it's commitment to
the Afghanistan war. It is just that things have gone well there and
there is nothing that the media wants to report and doesn't want to give
any credit to the present administration.
"I think the White House's decision to attack Iraq has done more to fuel terrorists than it has to eliminate them. By invading Iraq without any immediate justification for doing so, this nation now appears to be nothing other than the proverbial bully on the block, willing to depose governments we don't like -- not because they've done anything to us directly, but simply because we disagree with their operation or, more specifically, with their leaders."
Terrorist existed before Iraq, not only existed, but attacked us before and
would again if it were possible. You know WTC was attacked twice not
just once. We lost troops in Saudi Arabia, had embassies attacked in
several countries and and ship blown out of the water. All by terrorist.
Your statement:
"I think the notion of exporting democracy in a first-strike fashion isn't a consistently-applied foreign policy because other nations with similarly-subjugated people don't offer any sort of tactical or strategic advantage."
Just doesn't make sense. We will more than likely make more
"first-strike" strategies before it is all over. Should we wait till they kill
more of us...that includes you too, you know.
All this would make sense if the terrorists behind all these attacks had been Iraqi.Terrorist existed before Iraq, not only existed, but attacked us before and
would again if it were possible. You know WTC was attacked twice not
just once. We lost troops in Saudi Arabia, had embassies attacked in
several countries and and ship blown out of the water. All by terrorist.
They weren't.
Okay, tell me where they are? You must know, the CIA, FBI and NSA really
wants to talk to you. Anyhow, they are now, aren't they?
If I knew, I'd already be wiretapped wouldn't I?Okay, tell me where they are? You must know, the CIA, FBI and NSA really
wants to talk to you.Well, it's your choice to laugh at all the dead US and Iraqi folk if you like. I'm don't find it quite so humorous that they died for a distraction.Anyhow, they are now, aren't they?
shhheeeesssh. Never mind. You better learn to have a sense of humor
otherwise it is going to be a long life for you.
Sorry, seen too much death up close lately to joke much about it.
Believe me when I tell you all the more reason to have a sense of humor.
Sometimes life really does come to you too fast. I respect the fact that
you have seen it. Death sometimes can be horrible and violent. Not to pretty. But sometimes it can be peaceful and welcomed. I think being my
age helped. I was taught that death is part of life. We all must face it
in our life (or time).
Well, we certainly had a sense of humor about it while we could -- right up to the end -- but it was far too soon in this case and so I'm particularly sensitive about folks going before their time.
People die. It happens. It's a fact. That's proof enough to bomb anyone we want.
Watch it, we may say something that will hurt your feelings again.People die. It happens. It's a fact. That's proof enough to bomb anyone we want.
Wouldn't want that to happen.
OMG, that's it XRAY. You did it. Your post changed things!!
NOT.
cliffs notes on the original post please?
Such a nice lady you are.
^^^ so how was your night with Gtown?
I support the troops!!!!!!
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