Cikomyr

Reply to Iran Lays Out Its Terms in Politics JoeUser Forums

What I really feel bad about, it's that Obama's options are restricted by the "Nixon goes to China" paradox. He will take a lot of flak by striking a deal with Iran even if a good one's on the table. A Hawk president has an easier time making peace. A Dove president has an easier time making war. But sometimes, they have to do what they gotta do for the best of the US. So, what do you think is in the best interest of the US, seeing Russia's resurgence?

Iran Lays Out Its Terms in Politics JoeUser Forums

I RANIAN PRESIDENT MAHMOUD AHMADINEJAD said Tuesday he would be sending U.S. President Barack Obama a letter, the contents of which would be made public in the coming days. In a live interview on state television, Ahmadinejad said that Iran was the “only chance&

Reply to 47% of Americans pay no federal income tax in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]America was at war with most of the native tribes, and they were killing citizens of the new country.[/quote] Yes, but then again, they were killing pioneers of the new country. Your established centers weren't menaced themselves. And more often than not, the most efficient way of dealing with them was simply to arm your local milia well rather than doing an all-out government intervention (except for a few large-scale military campaign, but even then, it was the US who were mo

Reply to Did You Hear About This on the News? in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Ummm...not all, as I was not ready to jump until I got more information. It was plausible (as there is a history of it), but there was more speculation than facts initially reported.[/quote] Actually, I wasn't targetting you specifically. I actually find you quite reserved in your jugement and open-minded about other's opinion, even if you don't accept anything for face value (which is a good thing).

Reply to STRATFOR: Somethingstan and the Russian Resurgence in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]LIKE - he would never sell out!!!!! [/quote] And as far as I know, the current Russian leadership don't either. They are extremely disciplined and loyal to their own cause (albeit some internal strife, obviously)

Reply to Did You Hear About This on the News? in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Update. Probably nothing to do with politics.[/quote] Surprise surprise. Remember what I wrote here: [quote]Or it was a group of drunk people looking to make trouble. You are all jumping the gun.[/quote] And then, Chuck answered: [quote]And you're looking for excuses. It seems neither of us is willing to accept either.[/quote] Ain't you all disapointed that the your political opponents aren't monsters after all? I stand by my init

Reply to 47% of Americans pay no federal income tax in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote] America made itself that way, but back then, there were more enemies than any European Country had. And still the statement was made. And yes, I still believe it even if I was living in 18th century America.[/quote] But most of your ennemies could reach you only by sea, and that's a menace that your formal military (navy) have to deal with outside of your native ground. The only "real" ennemy that could take your territory was Mexico, and we all know what happened when yo

Reply to STRATFOR: Somethingstan and the Russian Resurgence in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]That is not to say that Russia is all sweetness and light. We saw what they did to Georgia and Obama. They are not to be trusted, but they are not supermen either[/quote] Indeed. They are no Superman, they are Cnl Fury.

Reply to Selective Memory... in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]DRMiler was right. IN Oct of 2006, the economy was doing great. The seeds had been planted for the banking crises, but it was going well then and would have continued until the democrats regained control.[/quote] Aww.. come on. My economic teachers were pointing to the inherent disastrous structure of your economy going as far back as 2005. The whole mortgage speculation and securitisation was a bomb ready to blow. Your real estate sector was exploding in a surnatural bubble.</

Reply to 47% of Americans pay no federal income tax in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]I see why you are not an American. Before the time of dinosaurs, slates, and my college days, an American said "those who would sell their freedom for security, will find out they have neither". [/quote] Those are easy words for those who live in a land as naturally safe as the USA. Because your land is so naturally safe, it is easy to put freedom above safety. About a form of government... hmm.. What do you think of the one proponed in Starship Troopers? (the b

Reply to 47% of Americans pay no federal income tax in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]I think Health care belies your statement. The government is a bunch of self important blow hards who do what THEY want which is not always what we want or why we elected them.[/quote] Hey, you got the system that you voted for. (not talkin' about the party, but the system )

Reply to Did You Hear About This on the News? in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]No link, but I believe she's referring to the gal who had the 'B' carved on her face (by herself).[/quote] Exactly. I was looking for the word to use. Is "mutilation" the right word for carving somebody's face? (this is a 100% no-sarcastic comment. I am not sure of my english about that one)

Reply to Selective Memory... in Politics JoeUser Forums

HEY!! Great news! I just found this article back! I am sure Drmiller is eating his words about the economy. [e digicons]:D[/e] But, in retrospective, I am also quite glad to see that, starting 2007, things have improved in Iraq. Gate sur did a helluva job as secretary of Defense, and Petraeus is more than talented general leading your troops. However, please remember that Gate only got appointed after the electoral defeat of the GoP in 2006 (liter

Reply to Did You Hear About This on the News? in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Looks like now it might not have been pins, but no doubt it was politically motivated.[/quote] Or it was a group of drunk people looking to make trouble. You are all jumping the gun. [quote]To this date not a single video or audio has been provided to prove Tea Partyers said racial comments to those Democrat Senators a few weeks ago yet the media claims it happened. How does one know they said anything racist?[/quote] Because somebody seems to have been

Reply to Outrageously outraged by Picture in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Cikomyr, What do you think of this picture?[/quote] Obama was probably preaching to Harper about how to be a decent human being. Something Harper is desperately in need of.

Reply to Did You Hear About This on the News? in Politics JoeUser Forums

How does one knows they were targeted for wearing Palin buttons? I mean, there are plenty of (bad, as in "unjustified") reasons why someone would beat up to young people. Also, do you have another news source than a religiously-driven news source?

Reply to 47% of Americans pay no federal income tax in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]No one ever said government was run smartly.[/quote] I wasn't ranting against you. I do not shoot the messenger :) I was ranting about the stupid definition.

Reply to 47% of Americans pay no federal income tax in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Cikomyr, ok, tell me this. Why was it so important for you to know the socioeconomic breakdown in a statistic where that isn't an issue?[/quote] Because I wanted to know what qualifies a "poor" people, income-wise, in the USA, and if the breakdown was before or after the 47%. If you happened to HAVE a fixed limit of income defining "poor", and not simply taking the X% poorest and defining them as the "poor" class of a nation, that would have been limited. In the end, I

Reply to Outrageously outraged by Picture in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote who="Leauki" reply="13" id="2592300"] Israel's president Bibi is the prime minister. The president is Shimon Peres, the womanizer. [/quote] Oops Anyway, the one important [e digicons]O:)[/e]

Reply to STRATFOR: Somethingstan and the Russian Resurgence in Politics JoeUser Forums

I always wondered exactly why Central Asia was cut in a more byzantine way than your average jigsaw puzzle... Oh well, food for thought. This article is to remember everybody that Russia is the most active antagonist to your country right now, and they hold many cards in their hands. Right now, it is Russia's game to lose, not the U.S.'s. They have played their hand very well in the past 5 years, and they start to harvest the ripe fruits of their effort. I am really wondering

STRATFOR: Somethingstan and the Russian Resurgence in Politics JoeUser Forums

By Lauren Goodrich This past week saw another key success in Russia’s resurgence in former Soviet territory when pro-Russian forces took control of Kyrgyzstan. The Kyrgyz revolution was quick and intense. Within 24 hours, pr

Reply to Outrageously outraged by Picture in Politics JoeUser Forums

Is it just me, or the last part of his finger seems to be in another color? For half a second, I thought it was a tie-holder wore by Israel's president.

Reply to 47% of Americans pay no federal income tax in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Ironically, rather than commenting on the point, you commented on the insult. You failed to defend your point with this comment Cykomir.[/quote] Because I don't feel like replying to an insult. If I made points to you calling you [Generate Random Insult for Republican=]a Redneck who just wanna spit into black people's face, you wouldn't feel like replying to the point like I have been civil in the discussion. [quote]We don't know you personally, but we know what you com

Reply to The Obama Doctrine Revisited in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Wait a minute! You seem to have missed the last eight or nine years of history. Pakistan helped create the Taliban after the attacks on 9/11 we asked Pakistan to stand with us against them. A lot of diplomatic effort was used to get them to reverse their national policy to join us. The left made it easier for the people supporting the Taliban to oust the President allowing the Taliban to not just survive but threaten the current political leadership of Pakistan If we lose Pakistan we h

Reply to The Obama Doctrine Revisited in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]They can forget about anyone supporting their claim to return their territory, and they can forget about being admitted into NATO. The US did not have a military alliance with Georgia, nice try though[/quote] Nice try to you. You completely skipped over the mention that the USA already proved to be innefectual about their defense of Georgia when Russia invaded in 2008. If the USA really wanted to back up Georgia, they would do so regardless of the new S