Author Topic: So OK oppose the war, but to do this? (Read 716 times)

dmf · « **Reply #15 on:** November 27, 2005, 08:14:00 PM »

Doesn't the US still kill traitors in time of war?

lasersailor184 · « **Reply #16 on:** November 27, 2005, 09:47:24 PM »

No, case and point: Jane Fonda, John Kerry.

moot · « **Reply #17 on:** November 27, 2005, 09:49:31 PM »

I think it only applies to the military, not to civils.

moot · « **Reply #18 on:** November 27, 2005, 10:59:21 PM »

This probably doesn't merit its own thread, but wtf??
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2005/11/27/wirq27.xml&sSheet=/news/2005/11/27/ixworld.html

for every 100 good actions, 1 of these taints everything else.

Eagler · « **Reply #19 on:** November 28, 2005, 07:51:54 AM »

Quote

Originally posted by moot
This probably doesn't merit its own thread, but wtf??
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2005/11/27/wirq27.xml&sSheet=/news/2005/11/27/ixworld.html

for every 100 good actions, 1 of these taints everything else.

"The road has acquired the dubious distinction of being the most dangerous in the world because of the number of suicide attacks and ambushes carried out by insurgents against coalition troops. In one four-month period earlier this year it was the scene of 150 attacks"

hmm - I guess they should stop and interview every car before they open fire eh?
I think I would take another route if I was an average Iraq

lazs2 · « **Reply #20 on:** November 28, 2005, 08:32:34 AM »

so momus believes the guardian and the UN?

lazs

Momus-- · « **Reply #21 on:** November 28, 2005, 09:43:22 AM »

Well Lazs, it was the Guardian broke the story about the Iraqis using chemical agents against the Kurds in Halabja in 1988, in fact one of the Observer journalists investigating in Iraq was later captured and executed by the Saddam regime for espionage. Given that the Halabja incident was one of those cited as a prime justification for invading Iraq in 2003 and as I don't recall you or Eagler or any of the other neo-con salivating monkeys screeching about *that* story's origin when you were shouting for war, I guess your disdain for that particular news outlet is selective and hence as irrational as the rest of your postings.

As far as the Allawi statements go, he still hasn't retracted them, but I'm sure you know better than him, right?

That's all.

lasersailor184 · « **Reply #22 on:** November 28, 2005, 09:47:45 AM »

Quote

Article3
Section. 3.

Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court.

Says nothing about civilian or military. It must apply to everyone then.

midnight Target · « **Reply #23 on:** November 28, 2005, 11:55:30 AM »

Short sighted....

Having a prominent American defend Saddam will just add legitimacy to the procedings. You all shouild be proud of the freedoms you enjoy.

Tarmac · « **Reply #24 on:** November 28, 2005, 12:04:12 PM »

Not to mention preserving that American ideal that everyone should get a fair trial. Or does he not deserve one because people have heard he's a bad, bad man?