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To be honest there would not be a single serious politcal leader (or leader in waiting) that would not have done the same over Afghanistan, but Blair is a solid orator and got the things that needed to be done fairly efficiently.
There were differences over Iraq, but again the main opposition would have gone in as well (if not for the exact same reasons...).
Well said!
Please, may I highlight the most important part?
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Why is it bad?
As I said... Unless you think owning a store is a bad thing?
And no. If a conservative used it would be okay.
At first look, it looks bad... this because I would be using my preconceived ethnic sterotypes... Throw those out the window and you can see that bringing somebody UP is NOT as bad as bring somebody down?
You guys can ONLY argue that HRC was bringing Ghandi himself down? Think he would be offended? Think again? Would the shopowners? Again, at first, I thought that way because I was letting my predjudices get in the way.
That is like saying to a struggling American that George Washington's everywhere got their humble starts where you are?
Look past your preconcieved notions and see that it is tearing nobody down except the elitist mentality one has?
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Ouch!
The strange thing is that I believe that he truly DID take the time to consider the comment, and found it perfectly OK; perhaps even a good thing to say.
The "liberals" of today tend to be an odd bunch. They do and say most of the things that they claim to despise, and then throw stones at others for not wanting to obey the "rules" that they so readily enact.
I could easily be wrong, but I dont remember the "McGovernite" liberals as being "do as I say" people, but I was very young.
No it is not perfectly okay... It is just not one side either... AGAIN, why is owning/working a business NEGATIVE? Attaining the American dream? Because it was Ghandi?
Read my other posts?
There is a caste system in India?
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>>>>>You know what Bill? You really know how to keep the rhetoric flowing... I am learning a lot!<<<<<
Not sure what you mean here but thanks......I guess.
Tony Blair was there for us while the bodies of our fallen police officers, firefighters and civilians were still warm. Do you remember how soon the Brittish battleships sailed toward Afghanistan after 9/11? The chips were down, and Blair put his brave soldiers in harms way to aid and protect our country.
I will always consider Blair to be one of the great world leaders of our time.
Just read your reply...
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When you guys are done with Blair, send him over here.
I guess there are plenty of wacko leftists in America who dislike him, but I have not met any. He is probably one of the most popular persons in the USA.
I understand that many Brits are against the war, as are many Americans.
That said, thank you for being true allies. Imo, the Brittish are a great, strong people with the courage of a lion, and we rely on eachother like no 2 countries in the history of the world.
God bless the great United Kingdom, and thanks again.
You know what Bill? You really know how to keep the rhetoric flowing... I am learning a lot!
I like him because he is articulate. I still dislike him for his stance on the war. It really is in the sales! Get a good closer like TB, who could sell an Eskimo a freezer (in America) and we would have a whole new ballgame.
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The troll theory is the standard around here when nothing else washes.
Many thought the same of me when I said that US troops will march into Iraq, gas-masks tightly festooned (God I love that word... Thanx StuckInCincy, I think it was you that introduced that word here?)to find NO WMD's.
Now for him (BF), he is just plain crazy! Crazy talk!
Me? 1-0?????
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Think about the ramifications?
"Indian spiritual leader breaks down British rule and colonialism"
vs.
"Indian spiritual leader works at 7-Eleven, breaks down caste system"
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You're an idiot. If "thinking more on the subject" led you to believe it was OK to reduce one of history's important figures to nothing more than a degrading stereotype, you should either think less or seek professional help. Oh that's right, Hillary Clinton is a Democrat. Soldier on.
Explain to me what is degrading about the stereotype?
I never thought I would say this... AD, you are MORE elitist than me!
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Blair has benefitted greatly from the great disintergration of the Conservative party in the last decade. It is easy to win an election when the opposition as busy looking at their own colon all the time. The other parties are unelectable (still) for differing reasons so Blair gets a (just about) free ticket to the top job.
Exactly.
That is what I thought.
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I know, hard to believe. Since the hardcore democrat and republican mouthpieces are too stupid to figure out when to STFU and leave something alone, especially when they have no clue about the subject matter.
Hence PIA tries to discuss military matters is stupid.
RIO trying to discuss the best use of a strap-on (maybe, one never knows what happens behind closed doors), stupid.
And the Kool-Aide drinkers trying to explain the subtle nuances in flavor between the lemonade and pink lemonade varities?
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GOD I hate that!
He also tells them not to get UNDER the green in the MIDDLE of the intersection... So as to clear the intersection.
What a pr*ck!
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Numbers of seats can be misleading. The actual majority he will end up with will be about as low as could be imagined based on predictions.
His parliamentary majority will be down from 166 to 67 (ish), since there are quite a number of different parties in the UK that have seats besides just the conservatives (Lib Dems have about 60 seats, the Northern Irish political parties (unionist and republican), strongly anti-war Respect (a real Socialist party) and the nationalist Scottish and Welsh parties also have a good number of seats between them).
So whilst it was a solid performance it was not overwhelming (with the multi party system we have here with first past the post constituencies Blair/Labour only polled about 35-40% of the vote (the precise numbers will come out in the next couple of days)). The conservatives would poll just above the 30% mark, Lib Dems just over 20%. Due to the distribution of voters it would have been possible for the conservatives to have more votes and Blair to have a solid majority of some 40 votes in any case.
Blair is NOT liked in the UK. It is just his main challengers are led by men with more severe PR problems - the Conservatives that many find difficult to even acknowledge as a feeling human being (aka the Vampire) and the Lib Dems by 'a nice man not really up to the job of running the country'. If the conservatives had decided on a half decent leader after the last election (they had three real choices and plumetted for the unelectable one) then Blair would no longer hold his job, but because they continue to self destruct the view of many is to go with Blair because the others are complete idiots.
Good analysis! Thanks for the help.
Multi-party system? That's how it would look here if the States had numerous parties?
Positive PR seems to be boiled down to the two main parties... And usually one of them?
Just too many fractured factions that would always have something negative on them?
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To boot... They are the oldest NFL franchise and have a total of 8 playoff appearances!
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She was talking about Ghandi, a national hero! Her comment was made in the context of a joke!
Whether or not one thinks it is funny is of course up to them, but again, this hag would be leading the charge to crucify a conservative who uttered something so ill advised.
I give you credit for thinking about it. At least you TRY to see both sides of the picture. You are unable to, but trying is a good thing.
So Ghandi coming to America and starting a business is a bad thing? Attaining the American Dream?
Remember, Ganhdi embodies the national people of India. It is not literally her running the shop.
Running a business is a good thing?
There is nothing negative about it when looking at this way.
Why is it demeaning to live the American Dream?... If it is Ghandi literally, which it wasn't and couldn't be?
Think about it? There is NOTHING NEGATIVE about doing GAINFUL, HONORABLE WORK?
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I really don't understand why people don't understand the difference between when your brother calls you a fukkhead it's a reason to joke and when a stranger does it's a reason to brawl (as long as you and your brother are close and you know where he's coming from). It's the same thing.
Well said.
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>>>>>Whose to say the shopowners won't vote against her?<<<<<
Ah but EIL, why should ONLY shopowners be that offended by her racist remark? Shouldn't we all be somewhat miffed? Besides, are all Indians shopowners?
Believe me, I do NOT aim this remark at you personally. You have made clear your disdain for her comment.
What I offer is that this is the same Hillary who was leading the charge against Trent Lott (an admitted idiot). Why has the huge majority of the left just written off HER racist statement as all in fun, etc.?
Answer: Because they are holier than thou, rule-making, behavior controlling, self-absorbed, tax increasing hypocrites, and I think that many voters see this from a mile away, thus the imbalance of power.
I have been thinking about what she said. What if it was taken as a compliment? Isn't it about attaining the American dream? Is being a gas station worker such a bad thing?
It may not really be a bad thing? Owning/working a shop should be a proud thing?
Maybe she was just pointing out the prevalence of Indians attaing the American dream?
Was it really demeaning? Can you tell me why? At first I thought it was demeaning?
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Why does this surprise anyone at all? The fact that kerry used other peoples money to pay his fines...why should this surprise you. The fact that he or others that work for him simply ignored the law, and the no parking signs? Please this guy is an arrogant ass, and we should not expect anyone around him to behave in any other way.
Finally, he is simply above us. He more then likely felt that he was doing the world a favor by running for president, and he should not be bugged with suchminor and petty little things like parking tickets or parking violations. Such things are for the naves and the common folk among us.
And this doesn't explain YOUR stance on theft of services?
Hello Pot, Kettle calling!
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TD sneaks his own snacks into movie theaters.
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Sorry, that's way too simple an explanation for the other experts in this thread. Buncha garden variety Quincy's and CSI agents here.
You know, it's funny. As a military person, when you report the details as you hear them, you are "jerking people around" or "changing your story." When you wait until all the facts are in or to investigate completely, you're "covering things up."
Idiots.
I here what your are saying.
Quite a PR problem?... Damn if you do, damn if you don't.
Will the military ever get a good business model for handling the instant media?
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It was standard procedure. They didn't think there would be any question that it was friendly fire that killed him. It's easy to look back and say they should have or shouldn't have done this or that. Contrary to popular belief, holes are holes. The bad guys bullets don't make holes any different than our bullets. (in clothing) The real evidence is within the body itself.
I don't buy the "holes are holes" thing.
There have been incidents, especially in past conflicts that people where killed by their own people on purpose.
I am NOT implying that this (Tillman) situation was one of them. It just needs to be investigated. Accountability has to be taken on EVERYTHING.
They burn the clothes and body armor because it is a BioHazard... That I understand.
There is a lot of room here to skirt accountability.
And to think that the military doesn't know its outcomes, choices and legal options is just plain naive. To think they don't take advantage of those options is also naive.
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Ya right!
I can just see it now. A dummy light comes on, the car shuts off and the computer tells you:
"Your service life of this vehicle has expired. Time to Junk me and buy a new one."
Good way to keep selling cars!
Our liberties to drive "beaters" are being stripped people!
Student Suspended Over Call to Mom in Iraq
in The Stadium Wall Archives
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If the person was abiding by the school rules, shouldn't his phone have been turned off?
Why would it be on if it can't be used?
Knowing her kid was in school?... Why would the mother call at this time? Unless, it was an emergency?
Time zone issues? Why not leave a voice mail?
I am not necessarily taking sides here... But, her son's schooling and education should have taken top priority UNLESS IT WAS AN EMERGENCY.
It is all about ME nowadays?
Kinda like the "10-10 Rule"... Would you dream of calling your kid in school to chat... EVEN IF YOU ARE IN A WARZONE?