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Yes, but there were a lot of people on those planes that were very oriented with the peace to all others and no hurt feelings political correctness. I think many of those passengers would have done nothing no matter what the situation. -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

Any more details? colors? company background? Chemically I suck, so I cannot really comment on the effects on the base material. -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

Actually I have always wondered, why the passengers let the hijackers take over the planes with box cutters. Then I look at the passenger rosters....hmmm. The guys that took down the plane in PA, have absolute respect/awe/gratitude from me. That same thing should have happened on every plane. I agree with Rhino, I suspect that hijaacking will not happen. If it does, the response will be forceful, complete, and deadly. -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

What a completely assanine statement! That is absurd. Even if I did agree with your theory, and I 102% don't, that is like saying the wolves got in the chicken coupe because you did not pet them. I am reminded of Boondock Saints..."They are all bad guys.....maybe that is the connection....they were all bad guys, now they are all DEAD bad guys." Good enough for me. -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

You also proclaim the values of cocaine on a public forum. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=406817#406817 Therefore, I laugh at the above post. -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

I know of people that have been 'gone' in the spec ops community since 9/12/01. They have had their lives on the line for years. We have teams in Iraq right now, on the ground, have had for years. If we think there is heavy shit going down, there is a reason why. I dont agree with kicking ass to be the big dog. But I do believe in walking softly and carrying a big stick. Threat of force is what the entire concept of military strategy absolutely revolves around. You show hesitation more than a few times, your credible is gone. Period. I fix computers for a living and I hate it when lawyers or accountants tell me how to do it. Therefore, I am not going to tell a soldier how to do his job. -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

That is exactly what I meant, how do you measure who has research enough? -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

We been measuring for 12 years. Don't you think that if they feel it is imperative to act now, there is a reason for that? Maybe something we don't know? Either way, he had 12 years, more than my creditors wait to take action against me. -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

I would say 12 years was pretty realistic. -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

You know anyone going? I do, I know at least a dozen people already over there. You know what? Not a single one I know has a problem with being there. Since their life is on the line, it would be nothing short of rude to disagree with them.

Opinion

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Seriously guys, why bother. Slappie I am with you. Rhino I am with you. GWB, I with you. We are not gonna agree on here. Bill is not gonna back down, neither are any of the others. I expect we will go to war, and I am okay with that. EVERYONE makes political statements, just because someone makes one that disagrees with you, does not make them an idiot Well said, Tom, I think this goes for a lot of people here, especially the last sentence. "Be willing to make decisions. That's the most important quality in a good leader. Don't fall victim to what I call the Ready-Aim-Aim-Aim Syndrome. You must be willing to fire." -- T. Boone Pickens There is a quote somewhere, I cannot find it right now, which states the often times exemplary leaders are not recognized for courageous decisions until they are dead. History will show the merits of Clinton and Bush. I will be happy to be in Bushs' camp. -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

Judge the bull by the speed he is running at you, not his lack of horns. Iraq has been a neighborhood bully about compliance. If they had complied all long, they could prove it in a matter of days. I seriously doubt that if we had never found them to be deceitful, would be at this standdown. They have had a decade plus. They got handed their teeth last time, the burden of proof is on them. Instead of being upstanding, it has been a constant duck and cover, bob and weave. They do not even have an attitude of compliance. -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

In the first 9 months, I do not think GWB could have done anything to stop the snowball effect that caused 9/11. However, I do think he could show his character in the aftermath, and he reacted WONDERFULLY in my opinion and showed class the entire way through. A public figurehead in a situation like that can cause stability or panic. He showed more class than most politicians I have ever seen. Especially considering everyone in the media poking with a stick for the last nine months about being ready for the job, public speaking, and cowboy boots. Bill, you cast your vote, we cast ours, and right now, I am very pleased with the outcome. In my personal opinion, and this not in anyway an attack but simply political rhetoric, it is opinions like yours regarding Clinton and his effort's that allowed the inaccountability that on a deeper level allowed 9/11. People must be held accountable. Clinton illustrated countless times that he would not/could not/did not apply accountability to himself or others domestic and foreign. That is a huge factor in why we are here right now. -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

Very well said. The peace protesters asked to give peace a chance, I think that GWB has done exactly that, and still is. But sooner or later you have to set a deadline, 1441 has been in effect for years, Saddam knew it and willfully bent/broke. Furthermore, I agree that there is intel that many of us are not aware of, not should we be. Look at the handling of the latest captures. The US is trying desperately to keep things like that under wraps so that any intel gained is not ineffective in 12 hours. The media and the general public has proven that they cannot intelligently handle secure intel. I have not problem with that. I think the day we all started meddling in every governmental action started a policy domino effect. I trust GWB and think he has handled this situation with impeccable patience. I am more sure of my vote now than ever. -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

Ditto that! I mean the work part My container being delivered today!

Thank you mick, that is the first response that actually detailed the process for us non-riggers. That makes sense. Next step: Dave and I lobby the 'schmelters' -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

Actually, I kinda dig it Rhino, provided a rigger is cool with it, I mean sometimes adding things actually weakens stability. How about this? a contrasting color piece of webbing to accent your rig?

Hey speedracer, that link changed throughout the day. The original test was much different. I dont if they have him or not, or are simply getting close. But even if they do, I would expect them to wait for several weeks to say anything. -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

That would be very cool. Either way, I will probably be watching tonight to see. -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

Symbolic or not, it would likely affect the American economy, which is a big game of follow the leader anyway. That is good enough for me, obviously besides the desire to see justice done. -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

There seems to be a rumor circulating right now that the Israelis have captured Bin Laden. I am not encouraging it, simply sharing in the hope that good karma will make it true http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/2825653.stm Isreali radio announced it earlier today, that Bush was expected to announce it tonight. There is a link to the Jerusalem Post, but their server is slashdotted http://www.jpost.com/ Me really wonders and hopes. -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

I think this is it: http://www.bpa.org.uk/skydive/pages/articles/apr98/headdown.htm Although many others have been posted here, a little searching will help you out. -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

Yeah, I have had, some but that was at least 3-4 years ago at least here in Texas. It was kind of like Tapioca in a drink. It was odd feeling. If you want something similar, go find a good Thai restaruant that has the Thei tea with jelly balls in the bottom. -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.