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Anybody who wind and kite surfs can't be a bad parson and ultimately in tune with the world. Windsurfers will know what I'm talking about.
Originally posted by LadySkadi
A different video would have been more my style though...
From Maui or the Gorge, let's say...
Originally posted by SLAYER69
You knew I would star because you mentioned the Gorge
Don't forget the T-bones and cold ones.
Originally posted by bigyin
Originally posted by NightoftheComet
Originally posted by bigyin
The atmosphere in UK is such that I doubt we would join in with you this time.
I will probably get flak for this and be called an "arrogant american" but here it goes.
When I see things like this it just irritates me to no end. Why? Because the USA has done so much for europe, in particular the UK (and please dont misconstrue what I'm saying, it is a 2 way street we have gotten some goodies from the brits as well). The US did far more for Europe than, in my opinion, Europe could probably repay. So I guess I would expect some support from our European brethren, especially against a country who just executed one of its citizens who had mental health issues. I can't help but feel that America has been slammed hard in europe and painted as the bad guy and probably easily so due to resentment.
I don't know.... I guess I should just expect that from Europeans.
Don't have any problems with Americans, but I can tell you that folk in the UK are sick to the back teeth with the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and what with the Chilcot Enquiry with smug Blair rubbing our noses in it, it would be extrememly difficult for any government here to get the backing of the peoplf to go into another war.
If as was propsoed we got hit big style then that might be different, but why would China want to strike UK ? It's not a scenario I see.
Don't try to enlighten me about why we in Europe are so in debt to America, because I dont buy that either.
Who was executed ?
I know US wants Garry McKinnon, a Scottish guy with mental issues extradited, which is shameful.
Originally posted by Chance321
We need to step back for a moment. Why is obama suddenly putting on a big show of force? While we're being distracted by this what's he doing with the other hand? Is he setting us up for a bigger event then 9/11? To me this whole thing just don't feel right.
Originally posted by hoghead cheese
reply to post by Rentor
For some reason they are trying to provoke China, and not just the weapons deal Obama agreed to see the Dali Lama at the Whitehouse. These two things are a direct slap to the chinese because as with many Asian cultures you must save face. Either Obama is calling their bluff to see if they would dump our financial instruments, or it's not a bluff and needs a reason in order for this NWO to kick off (Insolvency of the US, world depression, consolidation of resources etc.).
Originally posted by Subjective Truth
China and Iran are as impotent as a 90 year old man who has not taken his Viagra in a month. I pray China declares war on us it would wipe our debt away with them and we basically have them surrounded and they have little if no navy. They are screwed and they know it, I don't think there population would even fight it is so divided.
And for all you China is a great super power please look at the numbers and you will see the truth China is screwed and so is Iran for that matter WW3 is just around the corner and it will shape our future Europe and the US will gain an advantage that will last 100 years after this one.
I think the Chinese government is in a tough position right now. They are trying to appease many factions in country, stretching themselves thin. This from last night: Chinese Premier wars of challenges in Economy
China may be facing economic collapse. They have used up much of their reserves to stave it off.
What the US wants from the Chinese?
Don't undervalue their currency, float it to be economically fair to the rest of the world, modernize their archaic human rights policies, stay out of the affairs of NK, Tibet, Tiawan, join the US in the war on terror, and apply pressure on Iran to stop developing the Bomb to name a few. IMHO there is zero progress in any of these areas. The US honoring its commitments to Tiawan's defense is maintaining the stattus quo and not a threat.
Originally posted by NuclearPaul
Originally posted by Chance321
We need to step back for a moment. Why is obama suddenly putting on a big show of force? While we're being distracted by this what's he doing with the other hand? Is he setting us up for a bigger event then 9/11? To me this whole thing just don't feel right.
On our local radio news here today, they said that the "head of US intelligence" sent out a warning that "Bin Laden" will probably strike the US mainland again within the next 3 to 6 months. And they actually stated that it may be bigger than 9/11.
This doesn't feel right to me either...
[edit on 3/2/10 by NuclearPaul]
Originally posted by Subjective Truth
Originally posted by Faiol
obama and the us politics are disgusting ...
well, US is very powerful, to murder people and invade from countries that dont even have an army is amazing, congratulation for everybody who supports "WAR" ... this is not WWII, this is not a war ...
I love you bleeding heart peace and love types war sucks I agree but you paint with a pretty big brush. I bet you are alive because of American military might am I right? what country does you grand pa come from?
Let me ask you a question should we have let Hitler do what he wanted and hoped for the best? It did not work out to well for the french and others. Peace comes down the barrel of a gun and no matter how much you want to change the facts will stay the same. Pray for peace prepare for war this is what we must do and people like you are the first ones on your knees begging to be helped. You are also the first to try and appease your oppressors. Would you not rather die on your feet than live on your knees?