kallend 2,150 #26 July 30, 2006 Quote ( Some Americans did help the IRA.. with funds and some weapons... but not as a US Government policy) Perhaps you should get the fuck out of Ireland and take your Orangemen with you. Same kind of religeous/historical context. It WAS US Government policy to do absolutely nothing (but look the other way) about NORAID and its funding of the IRA. It WAS US Government policy to invite IRA leaders to the US and treat them like honored guests in Washington.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,150 #27 July 30, 2006 QuoteHi, It's not that hypothetical..... we (the U.K) have lived under similar circumstances, during my life time. My country did some bad stuff in response to the IRA et al.. but drew the line at taking the Isreali option ..... leveling Belfast!!. Regards, The "Israeli" response would have been to level Dublin.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #28 July 30, 2006 QuoteThe "Israeli" response would have been to level Dublin. Which only goes to prove the utter futility of trying to change a population's attitude by bombardment as Israel have stated they are attempting. This has been tried in the past, with the effect that the population's attitude actually hardens rather than changes. In effect, bombing doesn't change someone's mind, it only makes them hold harder to their opinions. What Israel is doing is consolidating support for Hezb'Allah in Lebanon (& worldwide). The more they bomb, the more they lose. Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
