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ross185 (February 20, 2008 at 3:56 am)
I've looked over the points you mentioned, and you're right.You're more informed on these topics than I am, so thanks for the info.Peace out.
shifta65 (February 19, 2008 at 4:18 pm)
ross185: Another video you recommend called "Loose Chaneg" is so far over the top as a fantasy film, it makes Walt Disney's "Alice in Wonderland" look like a scientific documentary. The History Channel presented an hour-long program featuring the world's leading scientists, engineers,and explosives experts to debunk each and every crackpot theory that the mostly amateurs raised in that video you cherish. Now that I know how gullible you are, I can only laugh at your analytical naivety.
shifta65 (February 19, 2008 at 4:04 pm)
ross185: So you subscribe to the thoughts of Aaron Russo? Russo began promoting rock and roll shows at theaters while still a high school student. He then worked for his family's undergarment business. Eventually, he bacame a libertarian activist and tried to promote extremist ideas. Some credentials. If you think his videos are objective or filled with reasonable thoughts, I have a bridge I'd like to sell you!
shifta65 (February 19, 2008 at 1:55 pm)
ross185: Your comment copies a favorite tactic of far-left kooks. You've made reckless accusations in prior posts that you CANNOT back up with facts and then, when challenged, you CANNOT refute my fact-filled rebuttal. So what do you do? You change the subject and urge me to consult some whacky, biased website that pretends to contain facts. Then you retreat from the discussion because your agenda cannot face the actual truth. You're intellectually dishonest and your "thinking" is warped!
ross185 (February 19, 2008 at 7:01 am)
Shifta shifta shifta, we can argue till the cows come home, and we'll obviously never even agree to disagree.So just be the bigger person, and let me have the final word, and we'll just end this here.After all, I'm "incoherent" yet you keep replying...with several comments...over a span of several hours...so great job Googling all this.You talk about WW2, 9/11 and all...lord.Please, go watch 'America: Freedom to Fascism' ,'Zeitgeist' and 'Loose change'.If that doesn't wake you...good luck.
shifta65 (February 18, 2008 at 4:26 pm)
ross185: You lament the nearly 4,000 US military deaths in Iraq and so do I. But those deaths have occurred over a span of more than FOUR YEARS. When put in perspective, we lost 3,000 people in ONE HOUR on 9/11. During WWII and other wars, we lost more soldiers in a single battle. The US causualties suffered in Iraq are among the lowest in modern warfare. Each casualty is regrettable, but you exaggerate the big picture because of your mindless, anti-Bush agenda. You're simply dishonest!
shifta65 (February 18, 2008 at 3:51 pm)
ross185: Over the course of the Iraq invasion and "occupation," only 14.8% of reported fatalities represent actual civilian fatalities caused by U.S. action. Even more remarkable, since the fall of Baghdad the U.S. has been directly responsible for only 3.8% of fatalities reported, as many deaths over almost two years as Saddam averaged in 10days on his own people. So ross185, you are woefully misinformed, misguided, and gullible. Stop watching CNN or reading the Daily Kos.
shifta65 (February 18, 2008 at 3:46 pm)
ross185: The only way to describe the actions of the U.S. Military in its role of "occupier" (in Iraq) is a compassionate and careful army that avoids collateral damage despite its dangerous mandate to hunt for terrorists and non-uniformed combatants hidden within the civilian population. It is nothing short of miraculous that our Armed Forces have been able to eliminate as many terrorists and enemy combatants as they have with so little actual collateral damage.
shifta65 (February 18, 2008 at 3:22 pm)
ross185: (cont) The recently adopted Afghan constitution states that "the citizens of Afghanistan - whether man or woman- have equal rights and duties before the law." (also from Afghanistan Online)
shifta65 (February 18, 2008 at 3:20 pm)
ross185: During the rule of the Taliban, women were treated worse than in any other time or by any other society. Women who were doctors and teachers before, suddenly were forced to be beggars and even prostitutes in order to feed their families. Since the fall of the Taliban in late 2001, the political and cultural position of Afghan women has improved substantially. (from Afghanistan Online) (more) |
