Daiwa

Reply to Test For Democrats seeking the 2008 Nomination in Politics JoeUser Forums

i KNEW bush musta had a hand in this. Another point to kingbee. Cheers, Daiwa

Reply to Open Letter to Rod Brock in Politics JoeUser Forums

I check for that first thing - no comments allowed, I don't bother to read it. It's their privilege, I know, but it's also mine to ignore them. They're not interested in a conversation, neither am I. That's just me. Cheers, Daiwa

Reply to War Crimes in Iraq: Photographic Evidence in Politics JoeUser Forums

I feel confident there is not a person commenting here who condones the wanton murder of innocent people. So we got that going for us. THE FOLLOWING IS A RANT FOR WHICH I MAKE NO APOLOGIES. However, I, for one, DO NOT condone articles like this which are uninformed emotional condemnations ("War Crimes in Iraq...") of the volunteer soldiers we have sent in harm's way, especially when they are unaccompanied by any moral outrage over th

Reply to And you Thought the Media was Trustworthy in Politics JoeUser Forums

Great article. Thanks, dr, for posting it. Aldrich is dead on. Cheers, Daiwa

Reply to Test For Democrats seeking the 2008 Nomination in Politics JoeUser Forums

I like political humor. Most conservatives do, in my experience. Laughter cleanses the soul, after all. Liberals... they suffer the humor and play along, but that's about it (apdelong). The anger just never quite goes away. Too bad. But I like the little anagram quiz - good one. Cheers, Daiwa

Reply to Marine kills unarmed Iraqi - Murder? I don't think so. in Current Events JoeUser Forums

It is very straightforward in my view. What happened was not a war crime , it was war . The Marine was fully justified, based on lethal tactics previously used by the terrorists (discussed ad nauseum elsewhere). The military's investigation should determine that the Marine was acting appropriately, fulfilling his duty to protect his fellow soldiers and accompanying civilian(s) (the reporter). No

Reply to Republicans Begin to Eat Their Own in Politics JoeUser Forums

Update. Apparently Republicans don't care for the taste of chicken. Cheers, Daiwa

Reply to I 69 in Current Events JoeUser Forums

That;s OK. I hear there is also a movement to rename Idaho. There are rumors that the ACLU is going intervene, however, and insist that Montana be renamed Idajohn instead. Cheers, Daiwa

Reply to Ain't this the Truth! in Politics JoeUser Forums

if you reconfigure the title from an interrogative to a declarative by switching the pronoun with the verb, it clears up all the confusion. . Points to kingbee. Cheers, Daiwa

Reply to War Crimes in Iraq: Photographic Evidence in Politics JoeUser Forums

For the record, I'm not demonizing Bahu the person, but I make no apology for criticising the premise of the article, which is built purely on preconceived prejudice and which shows wanton disregard for truth (by not bothering to ascertain it). To his (or her) credit, at least commenting wasn't disabled - some others seem to have raised the drawbridge. Cheers, Daiwa

Reply to War Crimes in Iraq: Photographic Evidence in Politics JoeUser Forums

I'm fairly sure Bahu also abhors terrorist violence. I'm sure Al-Jazeera does, too. Just not enough to mention or condemn it, like Bahu. There's absolutely nothing "over the top" about my comment. This sorry-ass article is what's "over the top." Cheers, Daiwa

Reply to War Crimes in Iraq: Photographic Evidence in Politics JoeUser Forums

Tuff titties. The Marine in question took a bullet in the face the day before & was back on duty. He was completely justified in his actions given the tactics being used by the terrorists. He should be commended for possibly saving the lives of his fellow soldiers and the newsman who shot the video. This Bahu has no problem with the terrorists murdering Margaret Hassan, no problem with them beheading innocents on video, no p

Reply to A Different Approach to the Iraqi Situation in Politics JoeUser Forums

The Iraqi people would have over thrown Saddam Wow. Pass that thing over here to me, man - must be some good shit. Cheers, Daiwa

Reply to Missed opportunity in Politics JoeUser Forums

Imperialism. In the words of Inigo Montoya, "I don't sink zat word means wot you sink zat word means." Cheers, Daiwa

Reply to Left Wing Kook alert: Linda Rondstadt in Current Events JoeUser Forums

I'm afraid dabe, and those of like mind, are determined to keep their minds closed and to keep reciting the dogmatic mantra despite all evidence to the contrary. They are certainly free to do so, but their party will attract the support of fewer and fewer people the more they insult the intelligence of the electorate. Come to the table with ideas, argue them with dignity and respect, accept that others may agree or disagree on principle. They might

Reply to Bush and the Nazi's in Politics JoeUser Forums

You'd do well to remember that it was Saddam who starved his people, not the sanctions. He (and others) ripped off billions from the Oil for Food fiasco. If he'd had his people's welfare at heart, he could have fed them. Cheers, Daiwa

Reply to Republicans Begin to Eat Their Own in Politics JoeUser Forums

CrispE: We're not talking about freedom of speech, here, rather political acumen. He would have had plenty of opportunity to assert his influence, were he so inclined, once the Congress was convened. Offering the comments he did, practically during his election victory press conference, was not very smart of him, having just barely been re-elected thanks in no small part to the President's efforts. I'm not saying he owes the President carte

Reply to What is it about Michael Moore that makes you so mad? in Politics JoeUser Forums

Don - 1. Calling Moore the "left's answer to Limbaugh" is just nuts. Al Franken, maybe, but even that's a stretch. I don't particularly care for Limbaugh's floss ("half my mind tied behind my back") which I'd be glad for him to lose, but he is a legitimate political analyst with a sound intellectual footing. Moore's a propagandist moviemaker, pure and simple, and not a particularly good one. 2. Moore's whole shtick is suckering p

Reply to Republicans Begin to Eat Their Own in Politics JoeUser Forums

Sheesh. It's not yet 2 weeks since the election. And I crack up at how people just know everyone else's motives and thoughts, blythely jumping to conclusions based on their own prejudices. It's getting to be more Comedy Central here than Joe User. Specter, after having his ass pulled out of the fire by the President and his campaign, was an idiot to say anything and he has no one but himself to blame if he gets uninvited for

Reply to ABC affiliates refusing to show 'Saving Private Ryan' in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Well, this is Spinal Tap puts a lot of other movies in perspective..... Isn't it just the best? Saw a new mockumentary a couple of nights ago - "Spinal Tap Goes to 20." Awesome. Cheers, Daiwa

Reply to Scarborough's a hypocrite in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Even in my short life, the ebb and flow of things political has been readily apparent. While I am a Republican, I'm clearly a moderate one who values tolerance and respect above other "moral values" and has no use for proselityzers or religious bigots who would dictate (or want to know) my private behavior. I have no doubt that hubris, just as it has been the Dems' downfall, will be the downfall of the current Republican majority. Acting like you <B

Reply to ABC affiliates refusing to show 'Saving Private Ryan' in Current Events JoeUser Forums

This thread got me thinking. For reasons I can't quite pin down, I've never been a big fan of Spielberg, the individual - just a vague uneasiness, I don't know. But if I ask myself which of all the films I've seen were truly powerful & moving, films I would (and did) insist my (adult) children see, only two come to mind - Schindler's List and Saving Private Ryan.* Revisiting this at a time when a certain other "filmmaker" is

Reply to Bush and the Nazi's in Politics JoeUser Forums

I know that some feel we are forced to fight with one hand tied behind our backs. And there may be some validity in that opinion, but if our ideals are worth fighting & dying for, they're worth living by. I know that may sound a little smarmy, but it works for me. Cheers, Daiwa

Reply to Bush and the Nazi's in Politics JoeUser Forums

drmiler - Torture "works" in the sense that individuals can be physically and psychologically "broken" but it rarely gives you the kind of intelligence that is timely or particularly useful. And very few have kind things to say about the North Vietnamese captors who tortured our troops. ChristianDog and I are on the same page in that regard - we should hold ourselves to a higher standard, particularly when part of our reason f

Reply to Interesting Info on Alberto Gonzales in Politics JoeUser Forums

With folks like crennaman, it's "safe to assume" anything that justifies an opinion. Cheers, Daiwa