No,persia was before Iran, Iran came from Persia. But, I don't see the difference. My point is turmoil has been going on in the region for 3000 years, and will likely continue. We are a blip on the radar. Hard to think of ourselves that way.
actually, no. It uses compressed air. It comes in two models, a hybred similar to the Prius and a 0 emmissions vehicle running on compressed air. Now, obviously, the air must be compressed (ie, if it comes from a commercial compressor to fill it up, which plugs in, or cylinders, which need filled somehow) - - but the car itself is 0 emmissions. To split hairs about how the cylinders are filled, at this juncture, seems a bit extreme. Pehaps the electric generated to fill the cylinders
I think you are asking for too much considering that has been done time and time again on several threads for years now. Besides what would be the point in giving "I like Bush: 1, 2, 3...." arguments when they are dismissed right off the back because people like Col, and possibly you, have their minds set and no amount of facts, proof or intelligence will be accepted, it will be dismissed as misinformed, ignorant, one-sided, BS, etc. Perhaps, but I stil
Persia was a huge empire, Persia, that included parts of what are now Iran and Afghanistan. It's peak was about 500BC. It was the center of an empire that stretched west to the central Mediterranean Sea, east to India, and from the Gulf of Oman in the southern Russia in the north. They were allies and enemies, off and on, with the Egyptians for 1,000 years before the birth of Christ. It's a popular misconception that Exodus occurred during Ramesses II, what? 10th century BC? My poin
Well, hmmm, this is not an area I'm up on. You have to shiver at the thought of government sticking their nose into price control, however, when you see Oil companies raping people during a crisis, you understand the thought process. I think an argument can also be made as a result of the lack of infrastructure support and heavy regulation of oil exploration/drilling. Though, I think it's not a bad thing to have that oversight. I side with the Dems on that. I do think that our ideals have co
Unfortunately this is far from over in the middle east. With the discovery of all that natural gas that is below the oil wells we'll be fighting for that area for a long time. History shows the persians (now this area) fighting the Greeks in, what 600 bc? The Egyptians off and on until the fall of the Egyptian empire with Cleopatra? THAT WAS 2000 years ago. Solutions to this area aren't gonna happen over night, or with the invasion of one nation. So
Yah. S'what always happens. Hence the joke. Not always thrilled about the execution of the war myself. But having seen what happens when Americans pull out of even one area of Iraq for periods of months, leaving the country is a bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad idea. Bad. What a great response, thank you. I admit to grandstanding here (and it worked). Bush is probably not the WORST President in history, though I'd argue he's in the lower percentage of
I'm probably one of the few moderate to left leaning liberals who likes Rush Limbaugh. Don't get me wrong, I think many of his messages are preached in very simplistic terms to satisfy a dumming down of the right wing base. But, like Newt Gingrich, I think he has a brain, uses it, and is very good at framing a message for the average person. Notice I didn't say Joe. One reason I read (and write) the threads on Average JOe is 'cause I want to see others views. Some kinda fall
Anyone who thinks that oil prices are being significantly affected by Iraq or Afghanistan is an idiot. But that is a good thing because I know I can ignore their opinions as I'll be able to just see their name on the comments section and say "Ah, idiot" and skip to the next comment. You're funny. Funny LOOKING. Daniel, that was a joke. I feel now I must spell it
I'm hoping you are joking. So is kinda our point. all politicians (even the retired ones!) still play the game. Oh, man, he wasn't joking. Daniel, lighten up. If this ain't fun it's just not worth doing. God knows we're only preaching to ourselves.
You're such a simplistic twit, Gene. You're a disgrace to all Monday-morning quarterbacks, bad as they are. Well, no matter what your politics, that's just nasty. Shame on you. Gene, I'm not understanding why people write so vehemently Bush is right on this. I wish someone would just give me their thoughts, backed up with facts. Here's why I like Bush: 1, 2, 3.... M
Also, I GET PERSONAL EMAILS FROM AL GORE. I bet you don't. nah nah nah nah boo boo. (ok, not personal, but they do say "Dear (insert first name)...)
Oh, I agree with you. I really do. And while I talk a good game, I drive all over creation for work between three cities. So our carbon footprint is probably -- well, I don't know. But my point remains. Higher demand for oil creates higher prices. BTW, read my latest post "Come all ye faithful"...I think you of all people will like it. I gotta run (getting the evil eye) but I'll catch you later. M
Oh come all ye faithful, Joyous and triumphant! Oh, come ye Democrats, fresh from a win. Never mind we can't seem to get anything done, Nancy Pelosi is GOD Nancy Pelosi is GOD! N A N C Y P E L O S I IS A G O D. Oh, come all ye faithful, Let's support Hillary She's gonna win she's gonna win so just accept that. Oh come all ye faithful, Obama has a bad name. It sounds like Osama so we can make fun of him! <br
Stretching back a little ways, then, aren't we? You don't think our (and I mean the WORLD here,not just bad 'ol USA) gobbling up of oil has anything to do with it? What about supply and demand?
To me, the press has been one of the biggest scandals of this war... and that says a lot! You hit the nail on the head. I'm not sure how much is the press' fault, and how much are logistical issues. As you can imagine, I've heard from both sides. In truth, the facts (as always) are somewhere in the middle. I can tell you this: I was shocked a soldier who didn't support the war (in political terms), who had one leg and one arm blown off, was
But Joe, I have to ask...why do you care? I mean, why would anyone truly care about an asinine president moving his military pawns around, making oil deals, bombing the hell out of dictators, and lying every step of the way. What purpose is there in obsessive preoccupation with politics? I care because in my job I work for both left leaning and right leaning groups. When I photograph, I have to bite my tongue (sometimes hard)as the nuts on both sides go
Really? Who would that be, Carter? Clinton? I think American's (and China's) glutony caused the current oil prices. What do you drive? A hybred? An SUV? A 8 mpg Hummer? DEMAND is what is causing our current problems. What is it detroit has been churning out? Why is it Detroit has to purchase hybred techology from Honda and Toyota? Where is our leadership on this?
You know, instead of constantly flexing its muscles, power and military might, the US would be better off making international friends through good will and peaceful deeds, out of the kindness of its heart, rather than bullying/intimidating lesser powers to become 'reluctant' allies/trade partners...because aggression is/will eventually be the US' downfall. Think about it. I can think of many, previously great nations, this was the case for, dating back
Oh Iran will be a big problem soon. Oh, god, I hope not. Surely he can't be that stupid, can he? A three front war? The thought sends chills down my spine. Iran has seized on an opportunity we created for them. What forethought in foreign policy! and the Veep still seems intent on some kind of action. And, many of the people who have responded in this thread would probably support such action. Geez. I'm heading to the gym.
LOL. Imagine the bumper sticker! Curses, not cruise missiles! Vexes not Vixons! Dubledore: don't ask, don't tell. Rush Limbaugh, Michael Savage and the others: they get the binding curse. Throne of skulls isn't looking so bad, per se, it's the baggage that surrounds the building of the thrown. Man, are we up for that? I smell blood in the water, but that could just be part of a spell.
166 comments? Really? Wow. I'm surprised/impressed ya'll are still following the argument. Amazing really. Wait. Must write something angry. Mild mannered David Bannister, I just slashed your tires!!! No wait, political and angry. Mild mannered David Bannister, Dick Cheney slashed your tires! I voted for NADER! Kerry torches kittens! Robert Gates sleeps with soldier's wives while they're deployed in Iraq, that's why all our deployments were extended an extra three mont
You might just find that the bad guy here is the man with the moustache who gases people. Again. Wow, what a long rant. Tell me, did you read my original article? for the 1,000th time: I am not sure it was bad to invade Iraq. I am sure the reasons bush gave, the handling and planning of that invasion, the debathification (leading no domestic leaders) in the country after the invasion were all major problems that cause me to question Bush's e
Thanks, Daniel. Yeah, I read that before in an earlier response. Still, how funny is it that management comes on, says it should be moved and yet here it remains?
Oh, and one more thing regarding "no terrorists attacks since 9/11". For the 100th time, I'm not sure attacking Iraq was a bad thing. The execution and planning sucked. I think afghanistan was the right approach. I also think we are smarter than the terrorists, and have figured out they attack with box cutters while we attack with guts, nerve, and an few high powered weapons. We've kept 'em busy and distracted, no doubt. But nut cases are strange: they never quite go away. And, eventuall
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