Uncovered: The War in Iraq

aussie_929 · 04-01-2005, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Baketech

While I acknowledge Trollboy1600's differing POV.....I take solace in the fact that his opinion is not the norm among his countrymen....

His government showed the courage to stand with us, and is doing the right thing in Iraq as we speak. I am appreciative of their service and sacrifice....

His opinion IS the norm in Australia.

rocket · 04-01-2005, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by aussie_929

His opinion IS the norm in Australia.

Says you.

aussie_929 · 04-01-2005, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rocket

Says you.

Yes and I have a lot more of an idea than you would.

*Mo Noyz* · 04-01-2005, 11:41 PM

That's right, Rocket.

His opinion is the "norm" here in the states as well.

No offense gentlemen, but I'm GLAD you folks live where you do.

aussie_929 · 04-02-2005, 1:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Mo Noyz

That's right, Rocket.

His opinion is the "norm" here in the states as well.

No offense gentlemen, but I'm GLAD you folks live where you do.

Why is that? You dont like it when other people dont agree with you?

By the way, I'm very glad I live where I do as well.

ND4SPD · 04-02-2005, 1:36 AM

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Originally Posted by cbr99xx

Hell... I like you Cowboy. You can come over and f*ck my sister

*Mo Noyz* · 04-02-2005, 2:04 AM

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Originally Posted by aussie_929

Why is that? You dont like it when other people dont agree with you?

Nope.

But it's nice when they at least know what the **** they are talking about.

aussie_929 · 04-02-2005, 2:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Mo Noyz

Nope.

But it's nice when they at least know what the **** they are talking about.

So no one else but you knows what they are talking about?

Baketech · 04-02-2005, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by aussie_929

Yes and I have a lot more of an idea than you would.

Thank you for defining "irony" for us....

*Mo Noyz* · 04-02-2005, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by aussie_929

So no one else but you knows what they are talking about?

Look here, brother. You believe that Michael Moore is feeding you absolute truth.

Duh.......

Did you go to that link I posted for you?

Yes, there is truth out there, but it isn't coming from Michael Moore any more than it's coming from Rush Limbaugh.

Take it all in, think for yourself. Stop getting only one side of the story and calling it a day.

nedro · 04-02-2005, 1:31 PM

This just resonates with Aussie929 and Cowboy1600
It's on the CJ site, but it is not NWS.
http://www.consumptionjunction.com/d...s/cj_19400.wmv

aussie_929 · 04-02-2005, 6:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mo Noyz

Look here, brother. You believe that Michael Moore is feeding you absolute truth.

I dont remember saying that... Dont start lies.

aussie_929 · 04-02-2005, 6:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Baketech

Thank you for defining "irony" for us....

How so?

tigerblade · 04-02-2005, 8:20 PM

Answer this: you see a man beating a child severely. It's not your child; you don't know either the man or the child; if you turn around and walk away, nothing bad will happen to you. However, you're more powerful than the man. You could do something about it. You could stop what's happening. It's none of your concern... but wait. Do you not have a responsibility to correct injustices when you have the power to do so?

Maybe some of you don't. Turn around, walk away. Pretend those bad men don't exist. Go on about your day and hopefully that bad man will never bother someone you do care about...

For the record, this thread seems to be going a little too much into USA vs. Australia. I'm taking every comment on an individual basis, regardless of country.

aussie_929 · 04-02-2005, 8:24 PM

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Originally Posted by tigerblade

Answer this: you see a man beating a child severely. It's not your child; you don't know either the man or the child; if you turn around and walk away, nothing bad will happen to you. However, you're more powerful than the man. You could do something about it. You could stop what's happening. It's none of your concern... but wait. Do you not have a responsibility to correct injustices when you have the power to do so?

Maybe some of you don't. Turn around, walk away. Pretend those bad men don't exist. Go on about your day and hopefully that bad man will never bother someone you do care about...

For the record, this thread seems to be going a little too much into USA vs. Australia. I'm taking every comment on an individual basis, regardless of country.

LOLOLOLOL are you trying to say that Bush invaded Iraq because he gave a **** about the people there???

tigerblade · 04-02-2005, 8:31 PM

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Originally Posted by aussie_929

LOLOLOLOL are you trying to say that Bush invaded Iraq because he gave a **** about the people there???

It's not just about the Iraqis. Did Hitler confine himself to Germany? Look a little more big-picture. I'll be one of the first to admit that the average American is probably less aware of what's happening outside our borders than most other nationalities. But when you have something like 9/11 happen, things change.

Or maybe we just want to steal all their oil. Yeah, that's probably it.

aussie_929 · 04-02-2005, 8:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tigerblade

Or maybe we just want to steal all their oil. Yeah, that's probably it.

Now you're on to something..... The US only does things when it's in their best interest.

rocket · 04-02-2005, 8:39 PM

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Originally Posted by aussie_929

Now you're on to something..... The US only does things when it's in their best interest.

aussie_929 · 04-02-2005, 8:42 PM

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Originally Posted by rocket

I could say the same about you. All you Bush lovers are the same. How does it feel to be a sheep and believe everything you are told?

tigerblade · 04-02-2005, 8:53 PM

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Originally Posted by aussie_929

I could say the same about you. All you Bush lovers are the same. How does it feel to be a sheep and believe everything you are told?

Okay. It's the government of the United States that makes these decisions. It's not just one man, the President. He can't do it by himself. I'm neither a Bush lover or Bush hater.

aussie_929 · 04-02-2005, 8:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tigerblade

Okay. It's the government of the United States that makes these decisions. It's not just one man, the President. He can't do it by himself. I'm neither a Bush lover or Bush hater.

Yes, I know that.

tigerblade · 04-02-2005, 8:57 PM

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Originally Posted by aussie_929

Now you're on to something..... The US only does things when it's in their best interest.

Did you click that link that nedro posted? If we're over there for oil, why didn't we just take over Kuwait when we were there? Since we're such bullies and only after our own interests, it would have been both easy and possible, right?

No, the United States isn't some dove-white altuistic nation bent on pleasing the world. But we do have to take care of things that no one else can or will. Sorry if it rubs you the wrong way.

aussie_929 · 04-02-2005, 9:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tigerblade

Did you click that link that nedro posted? If we're over there for oil, why didn't we just take over Kuwait when we were there? Since we're such bullies and only after our own interests, it would have been both easy and possible, right?

No, the United States isn't some dove-white altuistic nation bent on pleasing the world. But we do have to take care of things that no one else can or will. Sorry if it rubs you the wrong way.

No I didnt because there is no point. The US has done what it has done for years. It only looks after itself.

What things need taken care of? Saddam was no threat to anyone. A toothless tiger if you will. Like I said before, the idea that the US actually gave a **** about the Iraqi people is laughable.

Pleasing the world? More like telling the world what to do.

tigerblade · 04-02-2005, 9:09 PM

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Originally Posted by aussie_929

No I didnt because there is no point. The US has done what it has done for years. It only looks after itself.

I'd say we have thousands of humanitarian and disaster relief organizations that just might think that statement lacks accuracy.

rocket · 04-02-2005, 9:10 PM

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Originally Posted by aussie_929

I could say the same about you. All you Bush lovers are the same. How does it feel to be a sheep and believe everything you are told?

Dude, that's not it at all. And if you've read most of my posts you would know that. I disagree with the republicans on many issues but in the case of Iraq I'm in agreement for the most part. I can't stand bullies and I'm glad the one who let his sons rape, torture, and enslave a nation is gone. Freedom is a good thing.

You and CB40² have a whiny tone about you...Is this how you want to be perceived? It is difficult to know one's tone on the internet so I could be wrong.

tigerblade · 04-02-2005, 9:12 PM

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Originally Posted by aussie_929

Pleasing the world? More like telling the world what to do.

Well ****! Why don't we just go invade Russia? Their military is in shambles and they have all kinds of natural resources we can exploit!