Rebellions, civil wars, and intra-tribal warfare, are never pretty, but they ARE the history of the Middle East. Of course our own “unpleasantness” 1861-1865 stayed very gracious and “civil”.
As a liberal, i am glad the USA helped to win & end WWII. We did not need to attack Iraq. It has not paid for itself. It has helped to drain America of its vitality. We need to leave Afghanistan. Entering Viet Nam was a coatly mistake a waste of so many American lives and resources.
Every time we see a young adult, it should remind us of how Bush lied us into that war.-It also should remind us that Romney’s foreign policy advisors are the same ones from the Bush administration.-Besides 4000+ soldiers killed, thousands of soldiers maimed, and mental assults on those who were not casualties, what did we gain from invading Iraq?
“I see a young person in the military and thank them for serving to keep America safe. Their sacrifice can never be repaid. Anyone who insults them is a disgrace in my eyes.”-Exactly what part of what I said insulted any young person in the military?-There was no insult to any American soldier. The insult was directed at Bush and the other ChickenHawks, including Cheney and Romney. -Rather than deliberately distorting my remarks, maybe you can tell me what we gained from our invasion of Iraq, besides the carnage suffered by our troops.
Thank you. I watched it unfold, as have you, friend. The hubris is astonishing, isn’t it? If it was some other power with bases all over the world, we Americans would be deeply suspicious, if not offended.
I’m trying to follow your leap of logic regarding what cjr53 wrote but I can’t quite get at it. Are you saying that you think invading Iraq was a good idea? I don’t see how anything cjr wrote implied approval of other conflicts in any way. Can you elaborate on your comment? Were you just trying to put him down because he identifies himself as a liberal? Who are you?
To all the posters here that find Ima’s remarks confusing. Ima ALWAYS sounds like a disgruntled child of Fox watching, narrow minded, ignoramus’. He/she is not to be taken seriously, just a gadfly in the ointment. Best to ignore it!
Dtroutma almost 12 years ago
Rebellions, civil wars, and intra-tribal warfare, are never pretty, but they ARE the history of the Middle East. Of course our own “unpleasantness” 1861-1865 stayed very gracious and “civil”.
cjr53 almost 12 years ago
As a liberal, i am glad the USA helped to win & end WWII. We did not need to attack Iraq. It has not paid for itself. It has helped to drain America of its vitality. We need to leave Afghanistan. Entering Viet Nam was a coatly mistake a waste of so many American lives and resources.
braindead Premium Member almost 12 years ago
Every time we see a young adult, it should remind us of how Bush lied us into that war.-It also should remind us that Romney’s foreign policy advisors are the same ones from the Bush administration.-Besides 4000+ soldiers killed, thousands of soldiers maimed, and mental assults on those who were not casualties, what did we gain from invading Iraq?
Justice22 almost 12 years ago
I thought that was Mitt with a polo mallet.. Sorry!
piobaire almost 12 years ago
cjr53 said nothing about other world conflicts. Why do you suggest such a thing?
braindead Premium Member almost 12 years ago
“I see a young person in the military and thank them for serving to keep America safe. Their sacrifice can never be repaid. Anyone who insults them is a disgrace in my eyes.”-Exactly what part of what I said insulted any young person in the military?-There was no insult to any American soldier. The insult was directed at Bush and the other ChickenHawks, including Cheney and Romney. -Rather than deliberately distorting my remarks, maybe you can tell me what we gained from our invasion of Iraq, besides the carnage suffered by our troops.
alex Coke Premium Member almost 12 years ago
Who was insulting. You seem like a trouble maker.
piobaire almost 12 years ago
Thank you. I watched it unfold, as have you, friend. The hubris is astonishing, isn’t it? If it was some other power with bases all over the world, we Americans would be deeply suspicious, if not offended.
piobaire almost 12 years ago
If I say I like apples, and don’t mention oranges, does that mean I don’t like oranges?
StCleve72 almost 12 years ago
I’m trying to follow your leap of logic regarding what cjr53 wrote but I can’t quite get at it. Are you saying that you think invading Iraq was a good idea? I don’t see how anything cjr wrote implied approval of other conflicts in any way. Can you elaborate on your comment? Were you just trying to put him down because he identifies himself as a liberal? Who are you?
tcolkett almost 12 years ago
To all the posters here that find Ima’s remarks confusing. Ima ALWAYS sounds like a disgruntled child of Fox watching, narrow minded, ignoramus’. He/she is not to be taken seriously, just a gadfly in the ointment. Best to ignore it!