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An Iraq Civil War in Current Events JoeUser Forums

So, after we move up our evacuation timetable and get the flock out of dodge (for pete's sake, do not use choppers) and the various Iraqis and their well armed political parties (they may not have WMD, but they do have WAD, weapons of adequate destruction) hold their "elections", how long before there are minor dissagreements with the results? Question, when we do leave and Iraq returns to the tenets of its faith, how quickly will women's rights vaporize? I'm betting 12:01 am, November

C-SPAN Baghdad in Current Events JoeUser Forums

OK, this could be fun. Yes, I could do a Goebbels joe right now, but let's wait and see. Could the "network" do an even-handed job in it's reporting? Yes. Could this end up being an "isn't the US wonderful, ignore that dead body" hack-job? Sure. When you buy a blue car, you do not want to receive a yellow one, and the government is paying for the network. Some people are blasting this idea without seeing the product. If "C-SPAN Baghdad" gives us both the good and bad, it might be good

Headscarves and the war on Terrorism in Current Events JoeUser Forums

In an extremely bizarre take on the separation of church and state the mental giants in the French government have decided to prohibit the wearing of headscarves, jewish skullcaps and large christian crosses by students in state schools. This is of course, and rightly so, torquing off the Muslims, whose religious beliefs require a ladies hair to be covered when out in public. Why, its what their holy book says. According to the AP: "Chirac's request capped months of d

Great. We have Saddam. in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Yes, we have the dictator who did horrible things to his people. Yes, he should be put on trial and tried for his crimes. (who wants to be the guy defending him?). But where? Iraq? They're probalby building the gallows as I write this. The UN? They'll convict, but not execute. Which will placate the British and the Vatican, but anger the Iraqis and Afgans. And what about speaking inone own defense? Ashcroft gets twitchy when "enemy combatants" want to peak with lawyers. Whaty happens wh

Florida's Faith-based prisons in Current Events JoeUser Forums

That's right ladies and gentlemen. Pentacostal Prisons. Where Leviticus isn't just light bedtime reading, it the LAW. Just think of it. Prisons based on the Krishna befief system; of course we will have to build them close to the airports for their work release program. It's an evangelical trip back to the stoning age. "Dropping the soap" got you worried? Not here brother. Got a desire for self-gratification? Check that at the door. Also, Jewish jurisprudence. Mandatory circu

Only two civilians killed in Iraq war in Current Events JoeUser Forums

If a civilian is killed in a war but is not counted, did they really die? http://www.abcnews.go.com/wire/World/ap20031210_1042.html I know it won't be accurate, but some amount to know how well our bombs are doing. Jalbert

Reply to 9 Children !!! in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Children were not harmed. Children were Killed. My basic complaint is that they went in without checking who was in the building. Or that they didn't care to check. Also, if they knew he was in there, did they really think he was alone? Jalbert

9 Children !!! in Current Events JoeUser Forums

How the frig do you take out 9 children, inside a walled yard with a missile strike!!! We have sattelites, spy planes how do you not know what you are shootig at! It's a missile for pete's sake. We want these people to like us or at the most tolerate a whole heck of a lot. I do not understand this Jalbert

Ohio - a gentle giant... in Current Events JoeUser Forums

A 350 pound man with "intoxicating levels of cocaine, PCP and methanol in his blood". He charges a police officer, who I am presuming is not 350 pounds. The police officers respond with what they had at hand to protect themselves. Because of the fight. The drug intoxicated man dies. It is sad. Jalbert

The newest high tech weapon in Current Events JoeUser Forums

A flippin' donkey. A cart. Pullled by a donkey fired a missile. A DONKEY !!! With all the surveillance technology, weaponry and defensive armaments, what got through? A tank? No. A plane? No. An angry tiger with acid reflux? No. A Mr. Ed wannabe! Also, those moral degenerates that pulled the soldiers from the truck and beat them... I thought we were told that the Iraqis would be grateful. I thought that toppling Saddam was a good thing. I don't know. It's just not right. <

Michael Jackson arrested for child molestation in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Well, this is definately a mistake. He's such a stable force in the world. Calm, cool, typical family man. Ward Cleaver for the 21st century. Coforable around people. Just enjoying standing out on the balcony with his child. Taking his children to the zoo. Typical family values kind of guy. A straight shooter. Never two-faced. No alterations to this father's image. Papa Walton has come down from the mountain and has been arrested by the police. Jalbert

Reply to Sure, give government control to the guy with the bomb. in Politics JoeUser Forums

Sure a swift transfer of power is a good thing, in a country where the populus is in general agreement on the governmental structure or at the very least political philosophy. But here is not there. Iraq has a number of factions each with its own moderates and fanatics. They may not call themselves Taliban, but they're there. It seems to me that that aspect has to be addressed before the Iraqi government takes over. And no, the "neutralization" of individuals is not the answer. But the

Reply to Sure, give government control to the guy with the bomb. in Politics JoeUser Forums

OK, so while the Iraqis are writing their constitution, the US will have a military presence there. To make sure the writing process goes correctly, I mean smoothly. The US wouldn't want the wrong words slipping into the document. We might have to withdraw our forces. And then clean up afterwards. I know a bit cynical, but it is an extreme that could fit into American foreign policy. Extortion is such a dirty word, but a successful if not a morally questionalbe way of getting the job do

Sure, give government control to the guy with the bomb. in Politics JoeUser Forums

So, let me see if I got this straight. We are going to give governmental control over to the Iraqis. Good. But, isn't there a small faction over there that enjoy blowing themselves and others up in order to make their point in their quest for power? So we leave. The Iraqis take over. This group wants to be in power (boom). We need a new minister, government building, etc. All of a sudden there is a shift in Iraqi policy. The moderates are all silent or dead. Also, we are going

Getting things started in Welcome JoeUser Forums

Well, I guess now is as good a time as any to start my ramblings. I am in good health, the family is well. My wife is getting over bing sick. Things are good locally; new construction on the main drag is done, my favorite coffee shop is open and accessible. Work is going well. I enjoy it very much. The setting for my story is coming along slowly. I have too many questions about God. Joan of Arcadia looks interesting. And the occu