Author Topic: Iraq (Read 3929 times)

Yeager · « **Reply #75 on:** August 20, 2003, 03:39:11 PM »

Well its true isnt it? From what I can glean from the historical record the French occupation of Vietnam was one of cruelty and oppression. Did you know that Straffo? That the world views past french occupations in history and especially the occupation of Vietnam as acts of aggression, cuelty and oppression?

Oh wait, let me guess, the US invasion and subsequent "occupation" of Iraq is strictly for the oil and that suppressing the free people of Iraq through aggression, cruelty and oppression is the realty of today? or would that be putting words in your mouth?

MJHerman · « **Reply #76 on:** August 20, 2003, 03:46:07 PM »

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Originally posted by Yeager
Well its true isnt it? From what I can glean from the historical record the French occupation of Vietnam was one of cruelty and oppression. Did you know that Straffo? That the world views past french occupations in history and especially the occupation of Vietnam as acts of aggression, cuelty and oppression?

Oh wait, let me guess, the US invasion and subsequent "occupation" of Iraq is strictly for the oil and that suppressing the free people of Iraq through aggression, cruelty and oppression is the realty of today? or would that be putting words in your mouth?

No arguments on the point about the nature of the French occupation but....

Would you characterize the US treatment of the South Vietnamese civilian population as nice and beneficial to the locals? Somehow displacing people from their villages, creating free fire zones, leaving behind tons of mines and unexploded munitions, overthrowing SVN presidents, My Lai and countless other incidents (not to mention abandoning them in their greatest time of need) would lead me to believe that many former South Vietnamese would certainly rank the US ahead of France, but don't be surprised if they don't attach a halo to your head.

straffo · « **Reply #77 on:** August 20, 2003, 03:48:55 PM »

better don't start that ...

how many schools ?

Skuzzy · « **Reply #78 on:** August 20, 2003, 03:53:47 PM »

I have a bad feeling about this thread. Please keep it civil.

MJHerman · « **Reply #79 on:** August 20, 2003, 03:55:22 PM »

Sorry...my original post was misdirected.

Martlet · « **Reply #80 on:** August 20, 2003, 03:56:26 PM »

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Originally posted by Skuzzy
I have a bad feeling about this thread. Please keep it civil.

They are starting with Iraq and working back. After Vietnam, they'll argue about Korea. I'm waiting for the WWII discussion, that should be good.

MJHerman · « **Reply #81 on:** August 20, 2003, 03:58:22 PM »

Skip WWII...lets go back to the 100 Years War!!!!!!

"You were the bad guy"
"No you were"
"No you were"
"No you were"
*Repeat as necessary*

Gixer · « **Reply #82 on:** August 20, 2003, 04:03:55 PM »

Eagler, you really do make some crazy assumptions and sound like Bush's press secretary. How on earth is Iraq not a civilized country/population?

They were civilized and have been for a long time before both our countries. Just because a country dosn't have democracy and a different religion dosn't make them uncivilized.

...-Gixer

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we are still trying to civilize another uncivilized population, whether want to join the 21st century or not ... and losing good soldiers in the process.

as for news being "negative", isn't that a requirement to consider it "news"?