Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 10:10 pm
Why thanks!prince1000 wrote:
my country is filled with people that don't know themselves. i think canis knows who he is...whether you approve or not.
Why thanks!prince1000 wrote:
my country is filled with people that don't know themselves. i think canis knows who he is...whether you approve or not.
lolCanis wrote:Like I said, you have absolutely no grasp on reality. As long as you keep viewing the world from your little shell of an existance you'll never get anywhere.HM-PuFFNSTuFF wrote:he's not analytical when it comes to the USA. When it comes to the homeland he's in major denialprince1000 wrote:
no way, he's far too analytical.
in many other ways he seems like a normal human
if he's too stupid to argue a point, then his opion of bill being full of crap doesn't count for anything. you're both morons.Freakaloin wrote:dave is saying he is stoopid but even he know oreilly is full of crap...thats ownage...ur a moron...
I never said it was necessary, but I rather argued the relevance it had in the general american mindset, and how it was perceived by many people during the time. Understandably, given the limits of the shell you're in, you refuse to see that, even to this day and still persist on slating my position on that argument as something it was not. You're pathetic...and your views on the world are skewed and narrow minded.HM-PuFFNSTuFF wrote:lolCanis wrote:Like I said, you have absolutely no grasp on reality. As long as you keep viewing the world from your little shell of an existance you'll never get anywhere.HM-PuFFNSTuFF wrote: he's not analytical when it comes to the USA. When it comes to the homeland he's in major denial
in many other ways he seems like a normal human
i understand how the world works much better than you. Perhaps you'd like to tell us again, about how the Vietnam war was necessary and right because of the spread of Communism despite the 3.5 million Viets who died. Or maybe you should give us your take again on any U.S. related topic.
go for it
I see you are proving my point about left wingers. Your neck must get tired always looking at where you've been.HM-PuFFNSTuFF wrote:[i understand how the world works much better than you. Perhaps you'd like to tell us again, about how the Vietnam war was necessary and right because of the spread of Communism despite the 3.5 million Viets who died. Or maybe you should give us your take again on any U.S. related topic.
yeah why bother with history. nothing to learn there.MidnightQ4 wrote:I see you are proving my point about left wingers. Your neck must get tired always looking at where you've been.HM-PuFFNSTuFF wrote:[i understand how the world works much better than you. Perhaps you'd like to tell us again, about how the Vietnam war was necessary and right because of the spread of Communism despite the 3.5 million Viets who died. Or maybe you should give us your take again on any U.S. related topic.
I argued that it wasnt illegal, because of the basis of who's going to stop it and the definition of "illegality" in the anarchic nature of the nation-state based world. On that scale, nothing is legal/illegal. It's all based on morals, and even those are minimal given the selfish nature of that system. I mentioned necessity for those who were anti-communism, given the narrow mindset of the administration and the world-view on communism. I'd argue that to Bush, attacking iraq for American safety is necessary, even though I dont agree with it personally.R00k wrote:To be fair Canis, you did argue it was necessary, as well as arguing that it couldn't have been illegal, because you believed there were good intentions behind it.
With an ever-changing definition of what the 'right thing' is, as well as constantly changing justifications for doing it. In other words, never revealing the real motivations. The Neocons studied under a doctrine that believes in the 'noble lie.' Which means that they believe they have to carry the burden of truth themselves, to protect everyone else from it.MidnightQ4 wrote: here's how it breaks down:
Right wingers:
Think we should "do the right thing" even if it will be unpopular with some pussies out there.
Except when it comes to people and companies who already have lots of money. Those people deserve large handouts, because they are heros for churning so hard on the wheels of the economy - even if their money never leaves their slush funds, tax havens or investment schemes.MidnightQ4 wrote:Think people should help themselves and not expect handouts.
And be sure you do not take advice from anyone with former experience in the matter. Believe you are right, even if you have no basis in fact to think so, and never listen to anyone except the people who already agree with you.MidnightQ4 wrote:Find the best solution to a problem at the time, and then take action.
I pretty much agree with this to the extent that it is a fairly honest criticism of the Democratic party.MidnightQ4 wrote:Realize you can always find fault with something in hindsight if you look hard enough, but that is no reason to sit by and do nothing for fear of failing.
Mostly agree with this as well - again though, I am talking about the Democratic party - not the liberal ideals in general.MidnightQ4 wrote:Left wingers:
Refuse to give viable options to a situation until they can use hindsight to point out what "should have been" done.
That is a ridiculous exaggeration, and I'm sure you realize it.MidnightQ4 wrote:Don't feel that the end goal (i.e. protecting our longterm security) should come with any sacrafice.
Not every thing can be solved by political or military action (i.e. the Drug War, Vietnam) - you contradict yourself by saying you believe in personal responsibility, but also believe in the government to solve problems that you can't explain or solve yourself.MidnightQ4 wrote:Do not feel responsibilty for the future, but instead prefer a course of inaction.
Some do. Too many do, probably. But that's not to say I oppose national health care or Social Security. Those aren't handouts, they are programs which help take care of the people on whose backs this economy rides to begin with.MidnightQ4 wrote:Expect everyone to be taken care of by the government.
I agree wholeheartedly. Right-wingers, in contrast to pussy lefties, have already been thoroughly proactive on issues such as global warming, renewable energy, campaign reform, advancing gay rights, scientific progress, education, and more.MidnightQ4 wrote: Right wingers:
Think we should "do the right thing" even if it will be unpopular with some pussies out there.
Think people should help themselves and not expect handouts.
Find the best solution to a problem at the time, and then take action.
Realize you can always find fault with something in hindsight if you look hard enough, but that is no reason to sit by and do nothing for fear of failing.
Left wingers:
Refuse to give viable options to a situation until they can use hindsight to point out what "should have been" done.
Don't feel that the end goal (i.e. protecting our longterm security) should come with any sacrafice.
Do not feel responsibilty for the future, but instead prefer a course of inaction.
Expect everyone to be taken care of by the government.
Oh well, no reason to dive back into that debate again. lolCanis wrote:I argued that it wasnt illegal, because of the basis of who's going to stop it and the definition of "illegality" in the anarchic nature of the nation-state based world. On that scale, nothing is legal/illegal. It's all based on morals, and even those are minimal given the selfish nature of that system. I mentioned necessity for those who were anti-communism, given the narrow mindset of the administration and the world-view on communism. I'd argue that to Bush, attacking iraq for American safety is necessary, even though I dont agree with it personally.R00k wrote:To be fair Canis, you did argue it was necessary, as well as arguing that it couldn't have been illegal, because you believed there were good intentions behind it.
Speak for yourself, since I seem to remember you citing Hiroshima as evidence that those we "liberate" will love us forever. Oh wait, was that something that happened in the past, too? I'm confused.MidnightQ4 wrote:I see you are proving my point about left wingers. Your neck must get tired always looking at where you've been.HM-PuFFNSTuFF wrote:[i understand how the world works much better than you. Perhaps you'd like to tell us again, about how the Vietnam war was necessary and right because of the spread of Communism despite the 3.5 million Viets who died. Or maybe you should give us your take again on any U.S. related topic.
Agreed. I just wish it would have been clearer.R00k wrote:Oh well, no reason to dive back into that debate again. lolCanis wrote:I argued that it wasnt illegal, because of the basis of who's going to stop it and the definition of "illegality" in the anarchic nature of the nation-state based world. On that scale, nothing is legal/illegal. It's all based on morals, and even those are minimal given the selfish nature of that system. I mentioned necessity for those who were anti-communism, given the narrow mindset of the administration and the world-view on communism. I'd argue that to Bush, attacking iraq for American safety is necessary, even though I dont agree with it personally.R00k wrote:To be fair Canis, you did argue it was necessary, as well as arguing that it couldn't have been illegal, because you believed there were good intentions behind it.
wow that's some fucking deep analysis thereMidnightQ4 wrote:here's how it breaks down:seremtan wrote:i'm endlessly amused by what americans consider "left-wing"...Canis wrote:...a left-wing blowhard...
Right wingers:
Think we should "do the right thing" even if it will be unpopular with some pussies out there.
Think people should help themselves and not expect handouts.
Find the best solution to a problem at the time, and then take action.
Realize you can always find fault with something in hindsight if you look hard enough, but that is no reason to sit by and do nothing for fear of failing.
Left wingers:
Refuse to give viable options to a situation until they can use hindsight to point out what "should have been" done.
Don't feel that the end goal (i.e. protecting our longterm security) should come with any sacrafice.
Do not feel responsibilty for the future, but instead prefer a course of inaction.
Expect everyone to be taken care of by the government.
In the USA, the Right won the conceptual wars a long time ago. All the rest is limp-wristed maneuvering.seremtan wrote: i'm endlessly amused by what americans consider "left-wing"...
haah wow.werldhed wrote:Speak for yourself, since I seem to remember you citing Hiroshima as evidence that those we "liberate" will love us forever. Oh wait, was that something that happened in the past, too? I'm confused.MidnightQ4 wrote:I see you are proving my point about left wingers. Your neck must get tired always looking at where you've been.HM-PuFFNSTuFF wrote:[i understand how the world works much better than you. Perhaps you'd like to tell us again, about how the Vietnam war was necessary and right because of the spread of Communism despite the 3.5 million Viets who died. Or maybe you should give us your take again on any U.S. related topic.
so there you have it. i rest my case.Canis wrote:I argued that it wasnt illegal, because of the basis of who's going to stop it and the definition of "illegality" in the anarchic nature of the nation-state based world. On that scale, nothing is legal/illegal. It's all based on morals, and even those are minimal given the selfish nature of that system. I mentioned necessity for those who were anti-communism, given the narrow mindset of the administration and the world-view on communism. I'd argue that to Bush, attacking iraq for American safety is necessary, even though I dont agree with it personally.R00k wrote:To be fair Canis, you did argue it was necessary, as well as arguing that it couldn't have been illegal, because you believed there were good intentions behind it.
=PhoeniX wrote:This calls for a...
no, what happens is that any and all alternatives to the pro-war right-wingnut 'solutions' are ignored and left mostly unreported, leaving idiots like you ignorant as to their existenceMidnightQ4 wrote:in my synopsis of left wingers I was pointing out how they typically offer no solutions, but then are quick to point out the flaws if everything doesn't go just perfect, such as with the Iraq war.
Jesus Christ. Are you following along or not? You tried to blow off the point Puff was making by saying that "looking back at where we've been" is what lefties do. However, it's okay for you to "look back at where we've been" when it suits your needs?MidnightQ4 wrote:haah wow.werldhed wrote:Speak for yourself, since I seem to remember you citing Hiroshima as evidence that those we "liberate" will love us forever. Oh wait, was that something that happened in the past, too? I'm confused.MidnightQ4 wrote: I see you are proving my point about left wingers. Your neck must get tired always looking at where you've been.
in my synopsis of left wingers I was pointing out how they typically offer no solutions, but then are quick to point out the flaws if everything doesn't go just perfect, such as with the Iraq war. Do you deny that they do this?
However using completely relevant evidence such as Japan's love for America 50 years after we blew them up to reinforce my point that Iraq could turn out the same way is something completely different than what you are talking about.
If you want to look back at the past as an example of what to do now or in the future then that's one thing. But whining and bitching about how bad intel is a justification to never have gone into Iraq is just pure stupidity, since at the time we made the decision on what we knew to be the best information we had, and it was corroborated by many countries as Bill properly pointed out when he owned Dave's face. You can't point at evidence that was unknown at the time, and then use that as the basis for your arguement. That's basically saying nothing should ever be done because it might turn out to be wrong after you find out more facts later on.
You ARE the stupidest thing that has ever walked the planet. I only used to think it was speculation on my part.HM-PuFFNSTuFF wrote:so there you have it. i rest my case.Canis wrote:I argued that it wasnt illegal, because of the basis of who's going to stop it and the definition of "illegality" in the anarchic nature of the nation-state based world. On that scale, nothing is legal/illegal. It's all based on morals, and even those are minimal given the selfish nature of that system. I mentioned necessity for those who were anti-communism, given the narrow mindset of the administration and the world-view on communism. I'd argue that to Bush, attacking iraq for American safety is necessary, even though I dont agree with it personally.R00k wrote:To be fair Canis, you did argue it was necessary, as well as arguing that it couldn't have been illegal, because you believed there were good intentions behind it.
the analytical mind of canis
the geneva conventions don't exist, he's not in denial etc etc. we've been through it all before...
Canis and his ilk are destroying humanity