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Reply to Why Bush will go down as the Worst President Ever in War on Terror JoeUser Forums

That said, just because something didn't turn out to have the same basis fro action as you initially thought doesn't give a person or nation a reason or excuse to just say "Fuck it." and leave. Ahhh, I've never, ever said "fuck it" we should leave. I think we are stuck in Iraq until we can at least stabilize the situation, probably longer. And, I don't pretend to know whether or not we should have invaded. In fact, that is the crux of my argument: we

Reply to Why Bush will go down as the Worst President Ever in War on Terror JoeUser Forums

and what about those mobile labs that weren't mobile labs. did we find these trucks that weren't mobile labs. and what/can a mobile lab do. that is right they can move. like to Syria or Iran or where ever else. if the local police can identify your car without tags. don't you think that the military can do the samething. oh thats right you people think the military is stupid. I don't have time this morning to get into everything you write, please read "S

Reply to Why Bush will go down as the Worst President Ever in War on Terror JoeUser Forums

For that matter, if we entered WWII because Japan attacked us, why did we go into Europe at all? (yes the second part was sarcasm) ;~D I think that's a fair argument. But it is precisely Bush's lack of being able to assess change on the ground that lead to "Mission Accomplished". I would argue not only did the Bush administration screw up the reasons for entering the war, it also screwed up our administration of the war. We ended up supporting people

Reply to Why Bush will go down as the Worst President Ever in War on Terror JoeUser Forums

The same opinion was commonly held concerning Abe Lincoln during his administration. Not that Bush will end up being revered, but we are still way too close to things to make any real sense of the big picture that history will consider. All depends on what happens over the next decade or so. I can't speak to the opinions held after Lincoln. Bush is no Abe. The planning and execution of this war is so poor, I'm not sure how you ever can justify it. Li

Reply to Why Bush will go down as the Worst President Ever in War on Terror JoeUser Forums

the reason we went to war in iraq was to remove saddam. last time i checked we had done that or who was that they hung. No. We went to war to spread freedom under Bush's new doctrine. We went to war to "fight the terrorists there so we don't have to fight them here", and we went to war because of weapons of mass destruction that did not exist. We went to war to remove a dictator AND instill democracy. To say we went to simply remove SH is an intentio

Why Bush will go down as the Worst President Ever in War on Terror JoeUser Forums

]"The reasons why we went to war in Iraq don't matter any more, we are there and that mission is accomplished." That's a quote from a fellow blogger, buried under 99 other responses. Of course, I think he's wrong. The reasons we went to war in Iraq are central to our mission, and those reasons are changed and manipulated at the whim of this administration

The Bush Administration is UnAmerican in Politics JoeUser Forums

[I ]"The reasons why we went to war in Iraq don't matter any more, we are there and that mission is accomplished."[/ I] That's a quote from a fellow blogger, buried under 99 other responses. Of course, I think he's wrong. The reasons we went to war in Iraq are central to our mission, and those reasons are changed and manipulated at the whim of this administration. Measures of success, in a similar fashion, are "evolved". Today, Bush cites the lower death toll

Reply to GOP Senators Stop Funding For OUR Troops in Politics JoeUser Forums

Ummm, for the record, my responses were in the realm of the sarcastic. I do thing W will go down as one of our worst leaders. Of course, eveyone will say that depends on the outcome Iraq but I don't think so. I think the mismanagement of the run up to the war, the mismanagment of the war itself will nominate him for the crap president award. Then, just for a sure bet, add in things like wire tapping and torture, and you've got yourself a trifecta. That's why the entrenched Republican machine

Reply to GOP Senators Stop Funding For OUR Troops in Politics JoeUser Forums

Wahl, I was thinkin' Republicans. Clinton, Bill was not the anti-christ. Carter, while brilliant, was at the same time a fool. Carter always reminds me of the smart guy in the class who can't tie his shoes and must wear velcro. Bush I didn't drive me as crazy as Bush II. Kinda Carter-like in a weird way (persona, not beliefs). This is why I must reiterrate my support this election season for Al. Not Al Gore, no, the other Al. AL SHARPTON, BABY!

Reply to GOP Senators Stop Funding For OUR Troops in Politics JoeUser Forums

Anyone who thinks Bush is remotely a Reagan is a bit naive. (See, I tempered that, I wanted to say 'flippin' nut case wanker' but am really trying to hold onto a moderate feel). OK, this is where I pull out my work again. For the past 4 years I've sat in office after office of Republican members of congress and you would think, by the way they talk, that Reagan is our President. They skip Bush, Skip Bush I, and go right for Reagan. They never discuss our current dynasty. It's ver

Reply to Where has the War in Iraq Disappeared to? in War on Terror JoeUser Forums

I know, I know. Peope think when you say center, you're either saying "pussy", raving crazy liberal, or indecisive nut job. Now, don't get me wrong. My mom and I had real fun one day when trapped sitting in back of Ralph Reed (head of the Christian Coalition) on an airplane. Man, he was stuck listening to us rant and rave for almost three hours. And he received no help from the steward, who kept rolling his eyes and flirting with me. You would have thought I was on Kennedy's staff. Poor R

Reply to So did I mention I met General Petraeus? in Humor JoeUser Forums

You have the same luck I do. Your torment perked up my morning. It's the sadist in me, thanks for writing such a great article. AT LEAST I DON'T HAVE TO PHOTOGRAPH YOUR ...INJURIES.

Reply to Where has the War in Iraq Disappeared to? in War on Terror JoeUser Forums

Hmmm. I think this is a little rosy, and Col Gene, you might just fall into the "Mission Accomplished" trap. Why not dust off that banner? The problem is, there is a huge mess still in Iraq. Things are better, thank God, but who wants to take a stroll outside the Green Zone? And, one reason things are better is the Sunnis are coming on board, something that's been a real problem. It's the coming together, finally, of disparant groups in Iraq that is the real victory here, (and also

Reply to Democrats the party of the 15 percent. in Politics JoeUser Forums

I noticed no one took me up on explaining the "homosexual lifestyle" to me. I'm so glad. I was prepared for a bunch of stereotyping. Now, I really must go, watch Project Runway and drink my Appletini while Butch gets the leather chaps ready for tomorrow. M

Reply to GOP Senators Stop Funding For OUR Troops in Politics JoeUser Forums

Further, I think you will see additional democratic gains at the state level. The only wringer to your predictions, Gene, is if Hil is the nominee. Then I think gains, if any, will be surpressed. And we'll be depressed.

A photographer's dilemma on Iraq in Politics JoeUser Forums

A week has past now for me on Joe User. A strange week, I admit -- between work, my parnter in the hospital, and finding my dead neighbor -- I'm hoping the last gasps of 2007 are clearing the fog for the new breath of 2008. A year, by the way, I'm planning on starting in Athens: with my partner and a view of the Acropolis. A few weeks ago, I photographed a group of veterans at a defense forum. It wasn't a partisan event, it was a matter -of -fact examination by the military of veter

Reply to WHY does the GOP Field Conservative Candidates? in Politics JoeUser Forums

the gop was voted into office for the last 12 years except for the last time. and after this year they will be elected back into control No, no they won't. Sorry 'bout that. As for most of your other arguments, please remember, in our democracy (notice the wording) the rights of the minority, no matter which party they are in, are protected by checks and balances. That's what has driven our society to greatness. Of course, the

Reply to GOP Senators Stop Funding For OUR Troops in Politics JoeUser Forums

please don't take that the wrong way, i don't drink. Neither do I really. Except this week. You sort of miss the point. Photographs, in some respect or another, tell a story. At least good ones do. Do we tell the story of our soldiers as they are, or do we sanatize the story to make it more palitable? Do you really want to see the missing face, arms, and legs?

Reply to 20 things I hate about the press: in Politics JoeUser Forums

Ahhhhh. You see, that's where the soft money comes in! Three sides of the pyramid. These things were written thousands of years ago. But, be wise my friend, only the journey is written, not the end. Convenient. (The Mummy II)

Reply to GOP Senators Stop Funding For OUR Troops in Politics JoeUser Forums

I admit, once again my ADD kicked in and I flipped through responses, so sorry if I state the obvious. This is politics on both sides of the aisle, pure politics. Smart, too. Unfortunately, it's the men and women of our armed forces who are caught in the middle. I photographed a group of veterans just a few weeks ago. I had to wonder, do I try to hide their missing arm and face, or do I show their injuries? What a horrible question. But that's what I wondered.

Reply to 20 things I hate about the press: in Politics JoeUser Forums

Yup, that's my point. And have you ever, ever, ever seen a news report on that???? No. Number 22. Report to me when people's emotions must be bought and paid for before they will take to the streets.

Reply to There's an 800 Pound Gorilla in the Room.... in Politics JoeUser Forums

30-100% rise in the grocery items we buy since January I CAN'T WRITE WHAT I WANTED, I'D GIVE AWAY MY TRUE ID. DAMNED.

Reply to There's an 800 Pound Gorilla in the Room.... in Politics JoeUser Forums

Goddam I feel F****G stupid. I only have one point: "Then, they perform a pagan ritual involving some chicken bones and a calculator," No, I know for a FACT (I saw a To Catch A Predator on this) that the pagan ritual involves ancient human remains NOT chicken bones. You must have been following CNBC. Sorry to deflate your entire tretise. (Geeze, really good article dude. I'm gonna give it some thought)

Reply to The Democratic Presidential Candidates in Politics JoeUser Forums

I was about to write pretty much what San Chonino wrote, except I was going to add that Chavez is a publicity wiz and his sending heating oil to poor Americans a couple of years ago was a stroke of political genius Clinton himself would be proud of. That one made me smile; the rest of his record, not so much. The media hates K. That's just how it is. They hated Ross Perot, too. They never much liked EEEEEEEOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWW man, now head

Reply to 20 things I hate about the press: in Politics JoeUser Forums

Why does the agenda driven media just come out and tell the truth about their agenda? I don't know. I really don't. I started writing I can answer that, and I got a total blank. I am not a conservative, as you all probably know. I do tend to be down the middle, and part of that is running my own b