voltage 0 #1 January 11, 2007 This has probably been here 100 times before, but I just felt sad listening to the news. It sounds like there is even more violence and bloodshed to come in Iraq with more troops going there. I have no idea what is best to do in Iraq. I tend to think that this war should not have been started in the first place, but that is just speculation and not relevant in the present. I wonder if it can work this way at all - to create peace by sending more troops, more weapons. Will this really lead to any form of sustainable peace and development? It might lead to a "power-rules" situation in the short run, but peace? Even the "power-rules" situation is questionable in an environment where - as it seems - many people there are in a mindset where they don't assign their life enough value to keep them from suicide bombing. Don't get me wrong, I don't want to bash America as a country. I believe that mostly intentions are sincere (not so sure about the gov. administration though), just wondering if it is going to do any good in the long run. Sorry just had to vent my feelings after the news in the morning Andi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #2 January 11, 2007 'What cares the wolf how many sheep there are?' Old Arab Proverb I don't think 20,000 is enough to implement this plan effectivly, all it will end up with is a Snipers wonderland for the insurgents.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voltage 0 #3 January 11, 2007 I would like to add: My post should also read as a question to spark a discussion. I am interested to know what people over the pond think of this strategy (beside politics), is it clever and why? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #4 January 11, 2007 Hey, I'm living in the 51st state here!When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zipp0 1 #5 January 11, 2007 Quoteis it clever and why? No. Because it's not really a different plan. He is still talking about training the Iraqi troops. -------------------------- Chuck Norris doesn't do push-ups, he pushes the Earth down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #6 January 11, 2007 QuoteHey, I'm living in the 51st state here! Sorry, Puerto Rico, Guam and US Virgin Islands are ahead of you in line, you shall be #54. Please send your obligatory star for incorporation into the flag.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
voltage 0 #7 January 11, 2007 By the way, on what side of the road are you Americans driving? On the wrong side like the brits? Or is it just them ah feels better to have some fun even in serious topics. Please only make sure to get rid of your current administration as soon as possible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #8 January 11, 2007 Australians and the South Africans & Irish not forgetting the Kiwis all know which side of the road to drive on.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #9 January 11, 2007 QuoteQuoteHey, I'm living in the 51st state here! Sorry, Puerto Rico, Guam and US Virgin Islands are ahead of you in line, you shall be #54. Please send your obligatory star for incorporation into the flag. BS! We've been waiting since the invasion in the 1940s!When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #10 January 11, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteHey, I'm living in the 51st state here! Sorry, Puerto Rico, Guam and US Virgin Islands are ahead of you in line, you shall be #54. Please send your obligatory star for incorporation into the flag. BS! We've been waiting since the invasion in the 1940s! Yeah, but we were hoping at the time you'd volunteer for it. You didn't so we quietly said "stuff it, they can wait!" 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
Skyrad 0 #11 January 11, 2007 Oh well, snooze you loose!When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
