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Reply to Spreading Democracy and Military Occupation in Politics JoeUser Forums

"a secular democracy is probably not feasible at this point in the middle east." - Deference Even those points of view have to be taken into account as to what eventually will transpire as a future Iraqi government. To provide another example, at the time of the Cold War, UN officials considered the view that China, with its bloating population, could not be effectively governed other than by its current Communist government.

Reply to Spreading Democracy and Military Occupation in Politics JoeUser Forums

"Most from the middle east that I have spoken to reply, with some chagrin, that the majority of people in the region favor a theocracy of some kind and are amazed at American ignorance of the fact..." - Deference I must agree with the questions raised by DJBandit, regarding the "most from the middle east" you have spoken to and what their bases were in favoring a theocracy. We hope you could share this with us

Reply to Spreading Democracy and Military Occupation in Politics JoeUser Forums

"Very well-stated. I'm giving you an Insightful for this." - Texas Wahine Thank you, Tex. Coming from you, that's certainly heart-warming.

Reply to Spreading Democracy and Military Occupation in Politics JoeUser Forums

"We are not dragging Iraqis to the booths, at gunpoint, forcing them to vote and risk thier limbs and lives. But yet, to hear from some....we are" - MythicalMino Certainly not.The response from the Iraqis who took part in their elections were in fact, encouraging. The use of "gunpoint" in the post is figurative to emphasize the US military presence (and necessarily occupation) which I believe weakens the long-term goal of spreadi

Reply to Spreading Democracy and Military Occupation in Politics JoeUser Forums

"Now you pompously sit there and write and article questioning whether the Iraqi people want to be free or not?" - Parated2k No, Ted, I don't question the Iraqis wanting to be free at all and I'm not the least pompous about the questions I raised. I think they're valid questions lurking not only in Americans' but in Iraqis' minds as well which inevitably have to be confronted. It's part of an ideological battle and perceived from the point o

Spreading Democracy and Military Occupation in Politics JoeUser Forums

So, from the point of view of someone implementing a command, this issue just can't be ignored . It has to be confronted with the same depth that an ordinary civilian should understand as to what the military is doing thousands of miles away in his nation's name. We necessarily encounter questions because the concepts themselves lock horns in oxymoronic struggle

Reply to Vietnam and Iraq: Tyrants defended, tyrants toppled in Politics JoeUser Forums

As I pointed out in my previous post, Link the present War cannot be compared with previous battles where the enemy used conventional forces, even comparing its similarity with the alliance of the North Vietnamese with an unconventional force (Vietcong)because ,simply put, the geography involved, is global. To fight this War effectively the majority of our forces should be hidden

Warrior in Current Events JoeUser Forums

We belong to the ages. My Dad (God bless his soul) and I chose in a certain decisive moment of our lives to join the profession of arms. He , of course, decided in an earlier more different light for different reasons than mine. Nevertheless, it necessarily bonded us to generations of men and women who again for various reasons decided that they would devote their pro

Reply to I only have one in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

Both of you will need a lot patience getting thru this phase. My heart's out for the both of you. I think it'll work out. It's never easy.

Reply to Apple releases first Mac with Intel Processor in Apple JoeUser Forums

I wonder if this development has to do with the reported appearance of viruses in Macs as of late. Or is this an independent factor? Any (tech) answer ?

Reply to General Pace responds to Murtha's comments, gotta love em in Current Events JoeUser Forums

-well-articulated response from the General. It's really not pitting the backgrounds and integrity of both men against each other, but more about bringing the nature of our armed forces into into a better understanding in the mind of the American public. You're right. It's the right response that's long been delayed.

Reply to Visualizing the Mind of Pat Robertson in Humor JoeUser Forums

from a Man of God , I figured there was something profound behind his fire-and -brimstone statements against ailing Israeli Prime Minister Sharon, Venezuelan President Chavez and a town whose school board voted down Intelligent Design in its curriculum. On a clear day, there must be some deeper meaning to see there. We have to wait awhile 'though till the fog lifts up..

Visualizing the Mind of Pat Robertson in Humor JoeUser Forums

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Reply to My Nightmare With Spongebob in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Sorry, guys, but I can't find the edit button anymore.

My Nightmare With Spongebob in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Imagine this animated character Link chasing me throughout his aquatic environment crying, " I WANT TO WRING YOURR NECKK!!!". The thought of double asphyxiation - from strangling and from drowning -woke me up shaken and in cold sweat. The recol

Reply to I'm not mad at you, I'm just mad in Misc JoeUser Forums

-ever think about taking up boxing as a sidesport ? Adrianne and the boys could come with you and paste up a photo of that coffeepot on the boxing bag.

Two Weddings and My Fu....! in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

I found myself scrounging one time for old pictures of my children and found several showing the three of them on my lap in front of a Christmas tree. Has it really been that long ago ?(uh-oh, here comes the straining violins of Fiddler on the Roof ) Although I really hate going thru these mushy Hallmark moments, there I was, trying to see in photos of the tw

Reply to SONY BMG Using Criminal Acts Vs. Piracy? in Personal Computing JoeUser Forums

"Trust is a two way street" - starkers Right. If Sony doesn't trust the buying public, then why trust Sony ?

Reply to SONY BMG Using Criminal Acts Vs. Piracy? in Personal Computing JoeUser Forums

"It's called Malware and you can look forward to seeing it on PC games too" - Greywar Malware (or spyware). Anyways, it makes one think twice about the varied anti-spyware available and if they just might add to the problem instead of solving it.

Reply to SONY BMG Using Criminal Acts Vs. Piracy? in Personal Computing JoeUser Forums

"Sony, you can't encrypt the headphone output jack. It might take longer than the transfer of a file, but it is just a little inconvenience. Low tech solution to your high tech tactics." - justjohn now, that's an idea,. Although, wouldn't audio fidelity suffer ?

Reply to You Wore Out Your Welcome in Blogging JoeUser Forums

typical case of blogger's block. it's happened before, even to the best ones. sleepoverit.

SONY BMG Using Criminal Acts Vs. Piracy? in Personal Computing JoeUser Forums

There's this site that came out with this alarming news I think PC users worldwide should know about. Link Music lovers better prepare.

Reply to Is there something I should know? in Misc JoeUser Forums

My official answer has been and will always be: "I'm a 69-yr. old transvestite who likes to play war." Unofficially, I'm just an ornery guy who found a nook here in JU. Hi, Tova7, nice meetin' you.

SCREWING THE WAR in Current Events JoeUser Forums

I didn't know what else to say to reassure two buddies who came over to visit. Their emails were sort of...fretful, as if they were expecting some suicide bomber to greet them with their luggage or in a worse case scenario, have their heads chopped off by some crazed jihadist. I really don't know which papers they were reading but it isn't at all that bad down here. E

Reply to Private Blogging: Who does it... in Blogging JoeUser Forums

private blogging..hmm. yeah , yup, it does make sense. I think a lot of people do it.