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If you haven't grasped that concept by now, you are either extremely slow-witted (which, in your case, I know isn't the case) or ignoring the
situation in which the U.S. finds herself.
Originally posted by AF1
Would you rather have our men who chose to serve our country now go to war to fight and die for their nation, or wait and see American civilians die in 10-15 years?
Originally posted by Gazrok
"Ok then. But doesn't freedom means that INSIDE the country, people can set any order it wants?"
YES, It does.
Do you feel that this is the current state of affairs in Iraq??? Or, do you feel that the populace, who must put verified names and addresses on the ballot itself, and fear even mentioning Saddam's name in a bad light, as it will likely lead to being dipped in an acid vat, really CHOOSE Saddam as their leader???
I seriously hope not...
wwk
Acid bath never brought anyone to power and did not help in holding it.
wwk
Would Saddam (or G.W.Bush) be regarded as opposing to interests of leaders, he would be overthrown in a week.
Originally posted by joehayner
wwk...I can tell you are from another country ... and anti-USA sentiment. ...What have they been teaching you?
wwk
Acid bath never brought anyone to power and did not help in holding it.
Umm...yeah it did...how do you think Saddam or Hitler got into power in the first place? I'll give you a clue, it wasn't through lawful election. They killed people who opposed them until nobody who opposed them would speak out against them.
wwk
Would Saddam (or G.W.Bush) be regarded as opposing to interests of leaders, he would be overthrown in a week.
I don't think so. G.W. Bush is going against what most people want him to do, he's still president. I'm sure that there are people in the country that have that much power, but if it was you, would you take him out of power at such a crucial moment and risk being seen?
As for your comments about the Iraqi voting system, as far as I know, I've never heard of a dictator allowing people to vote. I doubt Saddam is any different.
Our reasons for war:
1) Disarmerment-The total disarming of weapons of mass destruction to ensure the saftey of the peoples of the world.
2) War on Terrorism-Saddam has been using Iraq as a training grounds for terrorists.
3) Freedom-The Iraqi people are being tortured daily, and are being used as test dummies for chemical and biological weapons of mass destruction.
wwk
What my statements are anti-USA? Anti-war ones? That reminds about USA support of terrorists? But this is truth. Yes, this is anti-USA truth UNTIL YOU ACCEPT USA DEEDS FULLY. After accepting these deeds, this truth will not be anti-USA. Yes, we did this, and we proud by our deeds, despite someone consider them as bad or dishonest ones. This is not our problems.
wwk
History is not consent with you. I cannot speak of Saddam -- maybe he used murders to get power. But Hitler won lawful elections, by propaganda. He was a experienced and trainer speaker. And problems he arose were very actual and sore in that moment in Germany.
wwk
I see you've got the clue: real USA leaders do not see interests of Bush as opposing ones. 'Most people' means nothing, it's journalists-leaders who organize public opinion.
wwk
No, you are wrong. Hussein had elections ro poll recently, he has support of 95%.
wwl
Ok. Why USA do not start from Russia, UK, France, Israel, India then? When Pakistan is planned for disarmement?
wwk
Really? Dont you know what happens in Macedonia? Albanian terrorists were trained in Bosnia. And still are. Drugs, you know. Turkey supports Chechen terrorists. How Bosnia and Turkey is considered then? Bot all muslims are enemies?
wwk
Yes, this is the case (except for testing WMD -- otherwise, why inspectors do not catch this?). But isn't method to prevent murders -- war -- will cause more deaths than these tortures? Let me check your numbers.
Also, about tortures. Are they innocent people who are being tortured? If not, how do you consider position of US prisoners?
Originally posted by joehayner
I know the the USA supports terrorism, but not directly.
It's not like we are meeting up with terrorists monthly and cutting them a big check from our government.
I know America has done some pretty 'evil' things in its past, but I didn't do them, so why should I have to pay for them?
Yes Hitler won a lawful election, but afterward he killed his opposition. That way there was no one to oppose him, no way for any future elections to change.
wwk
I see you've got the clue: real USA leaders do not see interests of Bush as opposing ones. 'Most people' means nothing, it's journalists-leaders who organize public opinion.
Yup, and if you knew anything about America at this moment, you would know that 'most' of the journalists and media are anti war.
I assume you are trying to say, 'why doesn't America start disarming somwhere else'.
The answer is that Saddam has threatened to use his WMD against America, which would kill thousands, if not millions, of innocent people.
The inspectors are not there to look for weapons, they are there to watch Saddam destroy weapons.
And what do you mean war will cause more deaths than tortures??? How can you justify that as a reason not to go to war?
US prisoners are a different matter, we don't torture them. They are supposed to be there for rehabilitation.
Originally posted by James the Lesser
People, Saddam tortures and kills his people, that is a reason.
He is a nut with WMD's, that is a reason.
He supports terrorism, that is a reason.
Guess what? Reason we want him to disarm and say, not England, is because England
is a civilized country, while Iraq is a bunch of nuts!
Originally posted by Theyre Here
(I also believe that an "abstain" vote from a registered voter should count somehow... anyway...)
Originally posted by wwk Because in civil society, elections make you an accessory of your state. You had your voice, and was free to fight. Moreover, there is such things as Human Rights, and USA took liabilities to follow them. So when you support Bush, you support every deed he does, and take all the responsibilities (guilt) of his diplomacy.
Originally posted by Abraham Virtue
Thomas is right about the bickering.
Originally posted by James the Lesser
People, Saddam tortures and kills his people, that is a reason.
He is a nut with WMD's, that is a reason.
He supports terrorism, that is a reason.
...Reason we want him to disarm and say, not England, is because England
is a civilized country, while Iraq is a bunch of nuts!
Originally posted by joehayner
That's it, I've heard enough of your whining.
What exactly do all of you Anti-war/Anti-Bush people propose we do?