rgoper 0 #1 March 18, 2003 News Here a different perspective, same topics. please take some time to research news from a different view.--Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingferret 0 #2 March 18, 2003 /me thinks about where rgoper lives /me thinks about where he gets his news /me thinks his views are all starting to make sense now. News that I like better: French thinks twice http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-1084093,00.html -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,120 #3 March 18, 2003 >News that I like better: Funny, we claim that Arabs support us getting rid of Hussein, then we ignore Arab sources of news in favor of English ones - because they must know way more about Arabs than Arabs do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #4 March 18, 2003 Quote /me thinks about where rgoper lives /me thinks about where he gets his news /me thinks his views are all starting to make sense now. /me thinks rgoper has always presented good discussion on this topic /me thinks the web-site is well presented too /me thinks that state run Arab media does not equal "well roundedness" alone /me thinks that regardless of motives, actions, thoughts, opinions, I will focus on supporting our servicemen and women. That is my call to everyone. Regardless of views, stand behind our men and women in uniform.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingferret 0 #5 March 18, 2003 Bill, my statement in no way meant I prefered the validity of mine over his. Instead, I was glad to see the first hint of compromise for weeks in a very strained situation. Remember us conservatives also like peace.-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgoper 0 #6 March 18, 2003 i get my news from all over the world, just access it through my CPU here at work. i thought it would be good to get another "angle" on world affairs. i try to look at world affairs from a "global perspective" notice, i said "i try" even when i'm home, i still pull up news paper websites from all over the globe. there is always another perspective other than our own. i posted this because i didn't know how many of us took the time to do some actual research from other's viewpoints.--Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #7 March 18, 2003 Richard, thanks for posting those. To me, it's all information to take in, and include in the processing. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingferret 0 #8 March 18, 2003 Obviously, there are good articles on there http://www.arabnews.com/Article.asp?ID=23844 I was simply commenting that you live in a region where the feelings toward the US might be a little biased. Of course so do I -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgoper 0 #9 March 18, 2003 Quote I was simply commenting that you live in a region where the feelings toward the US might be a little biased. i do not live here. i only work here. --Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #10 March 18, 2003 Quoteplease take some time to research news from a different view. Richard, I have, I do, and I shall continue to. It's a great site, one which I frequent. There are several others (but those are bookmarked at home, and I'm not at home yet....) that I read, as well, and find a great deal of information which doesn't make it into the US news - at least from the arab perspective. Best to you, Richard. Stay safe... Ciels- MIchele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingferret 0 #11 March 18, 2003 So you fly back to the US to go to bed every night? If not, you live there. Maybe temporarily, but you live there.-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgoper 0 #12 March 18, 2003 QuoteSo you fly back to the US to go to bed every night? If not, you live there. Maybe temporarily, but you live there. this is an obvious personal attack. although your insight in world affairs and other's established residences may be far greater than mine, your attempt of inticing me into a verbal "sparring match" was an exercise in futility, as i can see that the author is not only obtuse, but infantile as well. the attempt not only shows contempt, but lack of creativity. c'mon, that's all you got son?--Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #13 March 18, 2003 QuoteQuoteSo you fly back to the US to go to bed every night? If not, you live there. Maybe temporarily, but you live there. this is an obvious personal attack. Uh, it is? It was? How? If you think that's a personal attack I'd hate to see how you react when someone flat out calls you a jackass, or something. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryskydives 0 #14 March 18, 2003 Crown Prince Abdullah addressed the Saudi people last night, he spoke on behalf of the civilized world. He said that Saudi Arabia would accept a US-led war on Iraq only as long as it stays strictly within the remit of UN resolution 1441, and would expect the war to end as soon as that resolution’s objectives are achieved ____________________________________________ good to know that where rgoper get his news is from "the man that speaks on behalf of the civilized world." But at least the Prince acknowledges that war is within the UN guidelines. _______________________________________________ US ambitions are for nothing less than complete control of Iraq and its oil reserves, and for a redrawing of the map of the entire region according to its own — and crucially, Israel’s — agenda. I guess we will have to wait and see if Iraq becomes the 51st state. __________________________________________ Saddam Hussein — isolated and perhaps long out of touch with reality. We must not forget, after all, that he has ultimately brought this fate upon himself and upon the Iraqi people, whom he has for so long terrorized. At least the Prince does realize where the problem lies. He just does not trust GW. Don't run out of altitude and experience at the same time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgoper 0 #15 March 18, 2003 Quote If you think that's a personal attack I'd hate to see how you react when someone flat out calls you a jackass, or something. you know, you just brought something to my attention. i'm deeply contrite for having even remotely offended by another's insinuation that i am a resident of the middle east, man, i can sure see how ignorant that was now, thanks dimbo! --Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #16 March 18, 2003 Cool it guys.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #17 March 18, 2003 Because resident of the middle east = ??? Seriously, what is offensive about that. How would you characterize residents of the middle east that makes it insulting to be considered one? ***scanned post several times, don't think it contains a personal attack but they apparently hide behind otherwise innocuous posts**** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #18 March 18, 2003 Ok, ok . . . break it up. I'm sure everyone here has just made an innocent mistake. Let's move on.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dterrick 0 #19 March 19, 2003 Quote I guess we will have to wait and see if Iraq becomes the 51st state. ...silly me, I thought #51 was going to be Canada. Maybe we can settle for #52??? I sure hope this war doesn't backfire. Can you imagine what will happen if (when?) the terrorists shut down the North American skies on Memorial Day weekend ... or 4th of July weekend with some "equally justified" (in their minds) attack... gonna make for a whole bunch of pissed off skydivers. Dave PS: I hope you;re not sweating the face that Canada isn't sending any troops in ... the truth is - we don't have any (well, 3 more canoes full and an armoured Cessna) Life is very short and there's no time for fussing and fighting my friend (Lennon/McCartney) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot90 0 #20 March 19, 2003 QuoteNews that I like better: French thinks twice http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-1084093,00.html I think we should tell the french to pound sand. They are the biggest cause for the "Armies of the willing and able" to enforce 1441. If there was any hope to disarm SH peaceably it died when the french said they would veto anything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
