quote Originally posted by aceman: Mr Pot, I have learned the English language. I posted what a "qualified opinion" meant. I simply raised my eyebrow because ONCE AGAIN, you're trying to use "big words/phrases" to push your arrogant, pompous OPINION that is no more better or knowledgeable to most others here on the forum. I didn't work this time. Go back and understand what some phrases really mean before you try those big words on what you think is an uneducated, auto forum. signed, Mr Kettle

Webl, I bee reel surry bout dat Mr. Kettle. I be guessin' dat I bebber start talkin' in ebonics nest time. soze u can unberstand me.

And for the record YOU started this **** fight. My opinion is just as valid as anyone else's. Don't like it? Ignore it. Now go troll somewhere else. People are talking here.

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That's right! It is, Todd. Stop being pompous with your posts, and I'll get off your ass. Simple as that. Your opinion on this subject is not as "expert" as you try to convey. You are entitled to your opinion. You do not have a "qualified opinion" as that would be dealing with accounting and auditing. You do not have an "expert opinion" as I don't think that they've asked real estate agents, plumbers or electricians their opinion on the invasion of Iraq. You do have an opinion or a humble opinion that you are welcome and entitled to post. We, the forum, will judge whether it is better or worse or just as good as other opinions given here.

Here's what the rest of the world thinks about the war in Iraq:

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I know more about the Constitution than the United States government.

I rather think I would have refrained from invading....kept all those Billions and Trillions of Dollars...added it to the cost of the Space programme which I would have saved by shelving it, and putting all the scientists to work on development and production of an alternative, viable fuel...and STILL had billions left over ...Thereby I would have then rendered the Middle East, and the Far East TOTALLY inconsequential to the REAL World ..and then maybe they would have been a little more attentive to the BENEVOLENCE that has been heaped on their ungrateful heads for almost HUNDREDS of years. They may WELL have been the cradle of Civilisation...just a shame they never progressed beyond wearing nappies and pyjamas...and killing each other..oops!! Totally non.PC!! Naughty naughty!! Nicotine shortfall just kicked in
AH!! The fun of hindsight
Nick

If you think yes, you should watch part 2 & 3 of this video http://zeitgeistmovie.com/. Lots of info, makes you think.

Being a Monday morning quarterback, it is very easy to modify what is/was done. Fortunately hind sight is 20/20.

quote Originally posted by fierofetish: I rather think I would have refrained from invading....kept all those Billions and Trillions of Dollars...added it to the cost of the Space programme which I would have saved by shelving it, and putting all the scientists to work on development and production of an alternative, viable fuel...and STILL had billions left over ...Thereby I would have then rendered the Middle East, and the Far East TOTALLY inconsequential to the REAL World.

I like your thinking. Although, I disagree on shelving the space program. We have a very good reason to return to the Moon. It contains a large amount of a certain isotope of Helium (Helium-3), which is very suitable as fuel for fusion reactors. Here are some links on the subject:

http://www.space.com/scienc.../helium3_000630.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helium-3

http://www.popularmechanics.../1283056.html?page=4

yup
"weapons of mass destruction" is horse crap anyways. doesnt have much to do with anything. every nation on earth has weapons of mass destruction.
the weapons is a moot issue. it is the maniac who is control of them weapons. Iraq had a leader who wouldn't play nice (aka - do nothing - stay stagnant - stay the course). he created to much uncertainty. he would not submit to inspections - like all other nations do

I will agree that no matter what infraction people call against Iraq - the USA is twice as guilty of the same/simelar root crime. but - upon that - we also have a heavy layer of controls between our maniacs & our weapons.

and - thats why it HAD to happen. maniacs are only allowed to have so much destructive force behind them without check. if they cant keep their maniacs in check - like we do ours - they will get checked up. trust me - our maniacs have much more destructive power - and were well poised to let it fly - but we keep reigns on it. THAT is the lesson. and you can tuck that under your turban.

I wonder how that 10000 dinar investment is doing.... mind you not that the Iraq economy has improved but more that the american dollar has deflated significantly.

Still sacrificing soldiers for a good cause huh Todd?

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Here's a better question, if Osama bin Laden was dead, should we continue the "War on Terror"?


http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,41576,00.html

quote Usama bin Laden has died a peaceful death due to an untreated lung complication, the Pakistan Observer reported, citing a Taliban leader who allegedly attended the funeral of the Al Qaeda leader. "The Coalition troops are engaged in a mad search operation but they would never be able to fulfill their cherished goal of getting Usama alive or dead," the source said. Bin Laden, according to the source, was suffering from a serious lung complication and succumbed to the disease in mid-December, in the vicinity of the Tora Bora mountains. The source claimed that bin Laden was laid to rest honorably in his last abode and his grave was made as per his Wahabi belief. About 30 close associates of bin Laden in Al Qaeda, including his most trusted and personal bodyguards, his family members and some "Taliban friends," attended the funeral rites. A volley of bullets was also fired to pay final tribute to the "great leader." The Taliban source who claims to have seen bin Laden's face before burial said "he looked pale ... but calm, relaxed and confident." Asked whether bin Laden had any feelings of remorse before death, the source vehemently said "no." Instead, he said, bin Laden was proud that he succeeded in his mission of igniting awareness amongst Muslims about hegemonistic designs and conspiracies of "pagans" against Islam. Bin Laden, he said, held the view that the sacrifice of a few hundred people in Afghanistan was nothing, as those who laid their lives in creating an atmosphere of resistance will be adequately rewarded by Almighty Allah. When asked where bin Laden was buried, the source said, "I am sure that like other places in Tora Bora, that particular place too must have vanished."

I say no, continuing this war is what is fueling the rise against us in the middle east. Occupation of scared lands and U.S. inspired Saudi corruption is what drove Osama bin Laden to violent measures after all his non-violent measures failed. Osama bin Laden is the John Brown of the Middle East, sparking a revolution is his goal.

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