billvon 3,120 #26 April 26, 2004 >Cause people would have right after 9/11 if they were able to get a hold of them. Right. And god knows we couldn't protect anyone any other way than flying them out of the country. Heck, look at how many times Michael Jackson has been killed by irate parents. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #27 April 26, 2004 QuoteRight. And god knows we couldn't protect anyone any other way than flying them out of the country. Heck, look at how many times Michael Jackson has been killed by irate parents. There is a big differnece between an angry Mob of the families of at least 3,000 people and the families of 10-20 small children. Also, its not like the Saudi government would let us hold them for protection. The safest place for them was out of the country. And if they KNEW it was comming, don't ya think they would not be here in the first place?"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #28 April 27, 2004 QuoteConsidering American foreign policy we have to fret about the US. As you are the only super-power in the world and have a direct influence over global issues; are you suprised that other countries are worried about who becomes president? We will stop being concerned when you get a president who is'nt a criminal, adulterer, alcholic or downright stupid; and when America starts listening to the views of other countries! Wake up. If you think your govt. officals are nice and clean then you are living in a dream world. No Govt. is perfect and no person is perfect. Just because Clinton got caught doesn't make him worse. It just means he got caught. Why not worry about where that 2 billion dollars from Norway went? Can you explain why we shouldn't worry about that. Europeans are always talking about how f---ed up America is. If other countries would step up to the plate and take a stand on something other then to say America is f---ed up maybe we wouldn't feel the need to take the lead all the time. When was the last time Norway did anything to help out the rest of the world in a time of trouble? That is when was the last time they took the lead and really did something? Without waiting for others to do it first. That goes for most European countries. You guys talk a lot of s--t and do nothing. All you guys do is worry about yourselves.Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #29 April 27, 2004 Norway was a staunch ally when we invaded Afghanistan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benny 0 #30 April 28, 2004 Quote Also, its not like the Saudi government would let us hold them for protection. Funny, last time I checked the Saudi government had no authority within the sovereign borders of the United States of America, how is it that they wouldn't let us hold them? Oh, would they cut off oil or something? Quit making sweet deals with the Bush family and their friends? Help me out Ron, I'm trying to understand how the Saudis had any authority to tell us what to do with anyone within our borders in the days following what many would call an act of war. Never go to a DZ strip show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,120 #31 April 28, 2004 >When was the last time Norway did anything to help out the rest of > the world in a time of trouble? Check out Norwegian Church Aid and the Norwegian Red Cross. Also, the Norwegians have been spending millions in aid to Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. This has come in the form of military and economic assistance. They also led the development of the Baltic Air Surveillance Network. In terms of direct assistance, 60,000 Norwegians have served over the years as part of NATO and UN peacekeeping forces. They are in Afghanistan now, and were in Kosovo and Bosnia. Sure, they're nowhere near as big as we are. But they seem to do what they can. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #32 April 28, 2004 QuoteFunny, last time I checked the Saudi government had no authority within the sovereign borders of the United States of America, how is it that they wouldn't let us hold them? Ever hear of the whole political game you cliam to know about? You think they would be OK with that? Besides THEY did nothing wrong. QuoteI'm trying to understand how the Saudis had any authority to tell us what to do with anyone within our borders in the days following what many would call an act of war. You are showing your lack of ability to grasp international politics...This is not grade school"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #33 April 28, 2004 QuoteBesides THEY did nothing wrong. Exactly. Why exactly are people discussing this particular event? - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benny 0 #34 April 28, 2004 QuoteQuoteFunny, last time I checked the Saudi government had no authority within the sovereign borders of the United States of America, how is it that they wouldn't let us hold them? Ever hear of the whole political game you cliam to know about? You think they would be OK with that? Besides THEY did nothing wrong. QuoteI'm trying to understand how the Saudis had any authority to tell us what to do with anyone within our borders in the days following what many would call an act of war. You are showing your lack of ability to grasp international politics...This is not grade school I'm sorry Ron, previous post was to be a little tongue in cheek, you know, realixing the fact that they actually do have influence but arguing that it may be a bit too much when it was like practically all the hijackers and the alleged mastermind of the attack from our lovely friend with oil, Saudi Arabia. But, even if you took everything I said literally, the key word would be "authority" not "influence". Never go to a DZ strip show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red_Skydiver 0 #35 April 28, 2004 You can have all of the royal family if you want, please take them! The difference is you can choose your president but here in the UK we don't have a choice with the royal family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red_Skydiver 0 #36 April 28, 2004 Oh yes the royal family do have political power!!! No English law is passed without the Queens approval and the Prime Minister meets with the Queen each and every week. No political power? The Prime Minister is refererd to as the Queens Prime Minister! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red_Skydiver 0 #37 April 28, 2004 You can still be strong on foreign policy without using arms and fighting wars. It's not a question of being soft or bold, foreign policy and diplomacy is about avoiding wars and resolving issues in other ways if at all possible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hairyjuan 0 #38 April 20, 2006 find a copy of "house of bush, house of saud" and read the damn thing it willopen youreyes to the lieswe are all one consciousness experiencing itself subjectively wishers never choose, choosers never wish Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #39 April 20, 2006 Quotefind a copy of "house of bush, house of saud" and read the damn thing it willopen youreyes to the lies This thread is two years old... And if you believe everything you see in those kinds of videos, then you've got bigger problems than worrying about President Bush. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloudseeker2001 0 #40 April 21, 2006 QuoteQuoteI see people now are trying to connect Kerry with terrorist organistations. Do you really wanna go there? Let see, who helped 24 members of the Bin Laden family to escape from the US back to Saudia Arabia? QuoteABSTRACT - Saudi Arabia supervised urgent evacuation of 24 members of Osama bin Laden's extended family from United States in first days after terror attacks on New York and Washington, fearing that they might be subjected to violence; bin Laden is estranged from his family; Saudi Amb Bandar bin Sultan says one of bin Laden's brothers in US called Saudi Embassy frantically looking for protection; most of bin Laden's relatives in US attend high school and college; Saudi King Fahd sent urgent message to his embassy in Washington ordering that bin Laden children in America be protected; photo (M) I guess you would have ratherd we lynch them instead of protect them? Cause people would have right after 9/11 if they were able to get a hold of them. The only people that wanted to lynch the Bin Laden family was the FBI.... "Some call it heavenly in it's brilliance, others mean and rueful of the western dream" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GunsRus 0 #41 April 23, 2006 Bush Sucks, I like it shaved. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkins121 0 #42 April 23, 2006 Quote QuoteBesides THEY did nothing wrong. Exactly. Why exactly are people discussing this particular event? - Jim Because Bush along with Bin Ladens family planned 9/11.. You didnt know? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #43 April 23, 2006 QuoteQuote QuoteBesides THEY did nothing wrong. Exactly. Why exactly are people discussing this particular event? - Jim Because Bush along with Bin Ladens family planned 9/11.. You didnt know? Here's proof GHW Bush killed Kennedy. This picture was taken outside the Texas Book Depository. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkins121 0 #44 April 23, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuote QuoteBesides THEY did nothing wrong. Exactly. Why exactly are people discussing this particular event? - Jim Holy shit! Theres no refuting that! Does anyone have a picture of Bush training terrorists on how to make Bombs? Because Bush along with Bin Ladens family planned 9/11.. You didnt know? Here's proof GHW Bush killed Kennedy. This picture was taken outside the Texas Book Depository. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
