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Re: Map of Beirut, showing areas damaged in fighting.

Unread postby Miki » Thu 27 Jul 2006, 17:58:58

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 't')hats right you dont know the difference between war and crime


Oh, I well do: War is when the American/Israeli kill civilians; Terrorism is the same thing except that the killers are Arab.
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Re: Map of Beirut, showing areas damaged in fighting.

Unread postby nwildmand » Thu 27 Jul 2006, 18:01:51

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Bas', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('nwildmand', '
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thats right you dont know the difference between war and crime


right....the US administration doesn't even know that....they needed the SC to step in to decide that for them.


i dont mean to pick on you bas but miki was using a bankrobber analogy which doesnt fit into the discussion of war or terrorisim.

and yes the lawyers are everywhere in a real military.
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Re: Map of Beirut, showing areas damaged in fighting.

Unread postby Bas » Thu 27 Jul 2006, 18:04:12

.......they call it collateral damage. Though only a small part of the total destruction imposed by us (the west) we still manage to kill ten times the number of civilians that the terrorists do....like late Jim Morrison..."the west is the best"




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Re: Map of Beirut, showing areas damaged in fighting.

Unread postby da23 » Thu 27 Jul 2006, 18:04:31

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('rogerhb', 'T')he ever broad-minded and well travelled Spec (he's been to two states) needn't worry. The third world will be coming to America.


It's already there, they just don't don't realise it lol. Didn't socal shut down a few wks ago because the workers were pissed?

I hate to drag the past up, I like to think it doesn't apply to our 'cousins' but they supported NORAID for years knowing full well what the arms and money were used for... no point being hypocrites in 006 the population of the 'turd world' is rising like it or not.
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Re: Map of Beirut, showing areas damaged in fighting.

Unread postby nwildmand » Thu 27 Jul 2006, 18:08:20

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Miki', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 't')hats right you dont know the difference between war and crime


Oh, I well do: War is when the American/Israeli kill civilians; Terrorism is the same thing except that the killers are Arab.


no you dont. i said war and crime. not war and terrorism. war and crime.

crime does not equal terrorism. crime does not equal war either.
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Re: Map of Beirut, showing areas damaged in fighting.

Unread postby Bas » Thu 27 Jul 2006, 18:11:51

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('nwildmand', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Miki', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 't')hats right you dont know the difference between war and crime


Oh, I well do: War is when the American/Israeli kill civilians; Terrorism is the same thing except that the killers are Arab.


no you dont. i said war and crime. not war and terrorism. war and crime.

crime does not equal terrorism. crime does not equal war either.


it's all bad anyway....
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Re: Map of Beirut, showing areas damaged in fighting.

Unread postby Miki » Thu 27 Jul 2006, 18:16:36

*mod edit for flaming in inappropriate forum*
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Re: Map of Beirut, showing areas damaged in fighting.

Unread postby Gorm » Thu 27 Jul 2006, 19:05:04

If a military aircraft bombs civilians intentionally, that is within the concept of war, and for that there is intrenatonally rules.

If someone blows up a military truck disgiused as a civilian, they are considered spies, infiltrators or terorrist, and for them, there are no rules.

If a nation is attaced from another nation, it is, in act, a declaration of war. Israel was attaced from lebanon. The lebanese army and goverment showed no ability to stop the attacks but still clamied sumpremacy over the area, and therefore Israel was at war with Lebanon. Not formally but practically. They chose to deal with the situation according to the ruels of war.

If israel had responded by plcacing out carboms, sending in sucidebombers dressed as mullas blowing themselfs up in mosks, and stuff like that, yes, they would have been terrorists.

One migth think that killing civlians when the enemy fighters disgiues among them and are hiding among them is wrong. I do not agree. The fault is on the behalf of those who uses civilans as shielding. And when the civilans helps to hide them, they are no loger cilvilans, no matter what.
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Re: Map of Beirut, showing areas damaged in fighting.

Unread postby Jack » Thu 27 Jul 2006, 19:34:35

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('PrairieMule', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Jack', '
')Look at the bright side - this is, in essence, urban renewal. Older structures are cleared away, creating a shining opportunity to rebuild better than before. That should stimulate business activity and good levels of profits all 'round.

As for the smell - let me suggest strawberry incense. You'll find that the odor of strawberries overwhelms most odors. Given the temperature over there, I wouldn't imagine that odor would be a long-term problem.

In all things, you should look at the bright side. You'll be happier if you do.


Holy Joe!

Jack I'll be the first to acknowledge a set of twisted perceptions that fuel a ecclectic sense of humor but URBAN RENEWAL? Yikes!

This Mule won't go in that pasture...


Well, actually, the grass is green, tender, and succulent. You should come into the pasture.

Let's think about WWII, Germany and Japan. Their infrastructure was largely destroyed - after being rebuilt, they became economic powerhouses. Their new state-of-the-art infrastructure was an element in their subsequent success.

Or consider New York, post 9/11. Think how much money is being made in rebuilding the WTC. I dare say the effort is contributing to the overall GDP.

And then there's New Orleans. Oh, I realize some lost a lot; on the other hand, money is being made. Lots of it.

Beirut rebuilt after the last war, and everything was new and fresh. That helped them improve their financial status. The place will rebuild again - and after this new reconstruction, Beirut will surely advance to greater heights.

Really, Lebanon should thank Israel.

Well....maybe not. 8)
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Re: Map of Beirut, showing areas damaged in fighting.

Unread postby rogerhb » Thu 27 Jul 2006, 19:38:50

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('nwildmand', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Miki', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 't')hats right you dont know the difference between war and crime


Oh, I well do: War is when the American/Israeli kill civilians; Terrorism is the same thing except that the killers are Arab.


no you dont. i said war and crime. not war and terrorism. war and crime.

crime does not equal terrorism. crime does not equal war either.


So children, using the new words you have learnt today, eg, war and crime. Please describe pre-emptive war. Hint, you are allowed to use the two new words you learnt today, and two word answers are allowed.
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Re: Map of Beirut, showing areas damaged in fighting.

Unread postby azreal60 » Thu 27 Jul 2006, 20:15:49

I don't think it was being argued that using civilians as shields was a bad idea. I think, from reading her posts, that she said it never happened. Personally, I think this is a funny new way of terming collateral damage.

"what 100 civilians where killed with that air strike? They must have wanted to jump in front of terrorists to save them, there for they are all terrorists"

You would think that was funny, but I gaurentee you, a better worded version of that is being used right now to exscuse airstrikes in a crowded metropolis. Israel has one of the best commando forces in the world. If they really knew for sure there where hezbollah or other forces in the area, going in and taking them out would be a exersise they could handle. Instead, they choose carpet bombing. To me, this shows a lack of restraint any nation should be wary of using. The USA learned this in vietnam. Soviets learned this in afganistan. Anytime you use the weapons of war against a civilian population, all you get is a losing war. They are kicking their asses now, but like the US learned in iraq, they are making sure there is no one around to Like them afterwards. And commited religious maniacs have alot more patience than the average mother wondering why her son had to die today.
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Re: Map of Beirut, showing areas damaged in fighting.

Unread postby rogerhb » Thu 27 Jul 2006, 20:32:34

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('azreal60', 'c')ommited religious maniacs have alot more patience than...


You've lost me there, are you refering to the Israelis, the arabs or the Bush administration?
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Re: Map of Beirut, showing areas damaged in fighting.

Unread postby Specop_007 » Thu 27 Jul 2006, 21:16:06

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Miki', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Specop_007', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Miki', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', '2').5 I betchya. We can ship'm some illegals, they'll have that airport back up and runnin in no time for half the cost of anyone else. :-D


$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'I') see that all drak-skinned people are slaves for you.
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'I')n case you dont know, "ILLEGAL" (Bolded again) is a short term for someone who has entered the country illegally. Long term would be ILLEGAL alien.


Didn't you say above that they do it for half the cost of everyone else? Sounds like racist slavery to me :)


Ah yes. I forgot to mention, they didnt actually jump the border and come here illegally.
We raided them.

Yes, thats right. You now have the ugly truth. We actually carry out raids to Mexico to kidnap Mexicans and bring them here, forcing them to work for pennies to our dollar.

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Re: Map of Beirut, showing areas damaged in fighting.

Unread postby Bas » Thu 27 Jul 2006, 22:27:39

10 times the civilians dudes and that's a fact.
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Re: Map of Beirut, showing areas damaged in fighting.

Unread postby Jack » Thu 27 Jul 2006, 22:39:21

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Bas', '1')0 times the civilians dudes and that's a fact.


But war is largely an exercise in logistics, and the logistical root of any army lies within the civilian population. Thus, if one would win upon the battlefield, perhaps one must carry the war beyond the field of battle.

So, since shorter wars are better than longer wars, perhaps the West is following a wise course.
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Re: Map of Beirut, showing areas damaged in fighting.

Unread postby Bas » Thu 27 Jul 2006, 22:45:49

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Jack', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Bas', '1')0 times the civilians dudes and that's a fact.


But war is largely an exercise in logistics, and the logistical root of any army lies within the civilian population. Thus, if one would win upon the battlefield, perhaps one must carry the war beyond the field of battle.

So, since shorter wars are better than longer wars, perhaps the West is following a wise course.


I don't think so.
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Re: Map of Beirut, showing areas damaged in fighting.

Unread postby Jack » Thu 27 Jul 2006, 22:59:53

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Bas', '
')I don't think so.


So you want longer wars? Tut, tut Bas. Tut, tut.
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Re: Map of Beirut, showing areas damaged in fighting.

Unread postby rogerhb » Thu 27 Jul 2006, 23:12:50

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Jack', 'S')o, since shorter wars are better than longer wars, perhaps the West is following a wise course.


So short war followed by quagmire followed by chaos followed by not achieving any of original aims....

Is that the course you are recommending?
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Re: Map of Beirut, showing areas damaged in fighting.

Unread postby Jack » Thu 27 Jul 2006, 23:21:55

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('rogerhb', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Jack', 'S')o, since shorter wars are better than longer wars, perhaps the West is following a wise course.


So short war followed by quagmire followed by chaos followed by not achieving any of original aims....

Is that the course you are recommending?


But the question is - what were the original aims? Not what we were told, of course. I wonder if the true original aims aren't being accomplished? What if chaos was the specific goal? There would be benefits to such a path.

A question for future historians, I guess.
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Re: Map of Beirut, showing areas damaged in fighting.

Unread postby Bas » Thu 27 Jul 2006, 23:45:40

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Jack', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Bas', '
')I don't think so.


So you want longer wars? Tut, tut Bas. Tut, tut.


i just say new strategy ...yall need to stop following your leaders blindly like you do.
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