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Offline Wanker

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« on: March 07, 2003, 08:29:29 AM »
I've been too busy at work to get involved in all the usual political infighting around here, but after catching President Bush on TV last night, I just had to post.

Bush didn't make a very strong impression on me last night as he explained why we need to go to war against Iraq. Incidentally, I agree with him that this is something that needs to be done, so I have no argument with his policy on this issue.

But his demeanor was so quiet and meek, that for a moment I thought I was listening to Michael Jackson give a speech. I almost expected to hear him say, "Tito, give me a tissue". What we need in these times is a strong leader, like Tony Blair. Bush is turning out to be a milquetoast, and that isn't good.

Does anyone seriously believe his speech last night was confidence inspiring or uplifting in any sense of the word?

I didn't think so. Bush Jr. is a far cry from the strong leader his father was. What an unfortunate choice for President at an important time like this in history.
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Offline Yeager

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« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2003, 08:31:35 AM »
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« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2003, 08:36:24 AM »
I think the restrained and somber mood was deliberate.

The guy he was trying to convince doesn't live in the US.

He gave me the impression he was dead serious about disarming Iraq.

Perhaps the one guy he really needed to convice got the message.

We'll see.
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« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2003, 08:39:00 AM »
Bomb the diddlyers already.
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Offline SLO

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« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2003, 08:39:38 AM »
I think the US is making a mistake......in the long run

but again thats just an opinion....

like the Jews and muslims who've been fighting for so long....you are putting yourself in that position....


mark my words....there will be more 9/11's....hopefully not in my lifetime.....1 was enough.
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Offline Yeager

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« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2003, 08:53:24 AM »
I am humbled by the intelligence of the average dork.

As an example:

Life is the leading cause of death.
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Offline Gunthr

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« Reply #6 on: March 07, 2003, 08:55:49 AM »
banana, my impression of Bush last night is the opposite of yours.


Bush appeared calm and deliberate to me, like the calm before the storm.

Bush has already layed out the rationale for the use of force over and over and over and over.

Bush has already shown more passion for the need to disarm Iraq than any leader I've seen.

As I watched Bush last night, I saw a man who has already made his case, and already said everything there is to be said about it.

The heavy weight of sending American troops into battle was reflected in his somber demeanor.

What Bush was saying is that....  its game time.

I think he got his message across.  Did he leave any doubts in your mind?
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« Reply #7 on: March 07, 2003, 08:57:55 AM »
SLO I think you are right that they will strike back.

The problem is they will strike at us if we go to war or not.

I would rather go in and take SH out BEFORE he can build WMD that can reach us.
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Offline Yeager

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« Reply #8 on: March 07, 2003, 08:58:17 AM »
Another example of dorkism:

"The more I find out, the less I want to know."
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« Reply #9 on: March 07, 2003, 09:00:18 AM »
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I think the US is making a mistake......in the long run

but again thats just an opinion....

like the Jews and muslims who've been fighting for so long....you are putting yourself in that position....


mark my words....there will be more 9/11's....hopefully not in my lifetime.....1 was enough.
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SLO, I'm sure you are well intentioned. What you don't realize is that the war has already started - way before 9/11.

Wake up - Muslim extremist enemies of America have declared Jihad long ago. They are absolutely committed to the destruction of America and democracy, which they believe is against Islam.
« Last Edit: March 07, 2003, 09:03:19 AM by Gunthr »
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« Reply #10 on: March 07, 2003, 09:01:17 AM »
I agree Gunthr.

Bush wasn't trying to convince US to go to war but was letting everyone know we ARE going to war.
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« Reply #11 on: March 07, 2003, 09:05:31 AM »
Turdboy - we're on the same page :)
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« Reply #12 on: March 07, 2003, 09:18:07 AM »
Yeager, you seem to know alot about dorkism;)

Sorry, you gave me the ball, I just ran with it:D
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« Reply #13 on: March 07, 2003, 09:18:17 AM »
gunthr if it started before 9/11 then why did the US wait till after 9/11....

I'm not tryin to argue the point that Saddam needs to leave....every1 pretty much agrees to that.

what others see is that you where there in '91(ya didn't finish the job)....you had 11 years to do it....but you waited till after 9/11.....they where a threat before 9/11....so stop usin 9/11 as an excuse please...Saddams always been a threat

I mostly agree with  turdboy though....he's right....but the context for which this war came from leaves a bad taste in my mouth.....

Canada is already sendin what few ships an soldiers we have.....your friends are there....we might not agree on the PRESENTATION but we do agree that we never EVER leave friends standin alone....support is on the way :)
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Offline Sixpence

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« Reply #14 on: March 07, 2003, 09:19:02 AM »
BTW, wimpy?, I think he got alota balls
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