Re: I would not...

Post #9,207 by TTC 9/14/01 8:25:45 PM Reply	Re: I would not... > And my original post was a response to the carpet bombing comment made by our illustrious other poster. Would it somehow change the overall US reaction if only it was only the Pentagon (a Military target)? Again. I am NOT justifying the rationale, there is NONE. Nada. These are the actions of fanatical loonies, from a RATIONAL point of view. Just taking Iraq as an example. To those in Iraq, civilians or lunatics or otherwise, their beliefs, regardless of whether RIGHT OR WRONG, based on truth or myth, whatever, is that no matter what they do, they will no longer be given proper sovereign right, with economic embargo and other sanctions, and with the US constantly trying to "make trouble" for them. Can you imagine bombs dropping over military targets in US for say its action over Cuba by say Iraq? [link\|http://www.leler.com/cuba/embargo.html\|http://www.leler.co...embargo.html] Yes, only military targets. What then? I can understand the grief and anger over the attack. But what the heck, the way you guys are reacting to my post, it's like I'm one of those ****ing lunatics who are somehow involved in the attack.
Post #9,223 by bepatient 9/14/01 9:43:13 PM Reply	Relax dude. I understand where you're coming from. We're not the most loved nation on the planet. And this has been covered over and over again. We're hated...but we're also the first asked for help. The "damned if you do, damned if you don't" argument. We've never been consistent in Middle East policy...or Far East policy...etc... However, our policies change due to the nature of our people and our government of the people. We have a short term view. What we want now will not be what we want 10 years from now. Other cultures have a problem identifying with that...much the same as we have difficulty identifying with cultures like the Chinese whose viewpoint encompasses history and long term thought. It would be helpful if everyone figured that out. Like us or not...we have to be dealt with...and this terrorist activity will only piss us off...and pissing us off can be very dangerous. I've a feeling you'll see just how dangerous in a very short time. You were born...and so you're free...so Happy Birthday! _{Laurie Anderson} [link\|mailto:bepatient@aol.com\|BePatient]
Post #9,245 by TTC 9/15/01 12:14:45 AM Reply	Re: Relax dude. > I understand where you're coming from. Thank you. It's definitely better than "who give a hoot what the world thinks" kind of reponses I've received. > We're not the most loved nation on the planet. And this has been covered over and over again. We're hated...but we're also the first asked for help. The "damned if you do, damned if you don't" argument. Kind of similar to the US laws on Monopoly. You've got to tread carefully. > It would be helpful if everyone figured that out. Like us or not...we have to be dealt with...and this terrorist activity will only piss us off...and pissing us off can be very dangerous. I've a feeling you'll see just how dangerous in a very short time. Hopefully that will not be necessary.

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