eviltrailer77 Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RIPS Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 http://youtu.be/abXEle_OCwM Syrian woman blasts McCain at town hall meeting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inappropriate_Responder Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 President flip flop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walid Jumblat Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Yeah, it's pretty clear that he'd prefer not to get involved. Lots of risk, little benefit. Only thing is that there are longer-term strategic risks if he doesn't stick to his word on red lines. Damned if he does, damned if he don't. In regards to the story above that the US was somehow involved in the initial chem attack. I think the best argument against it at this point is that it's pretty clear that this is a really thorny issue for the US in terms of policy and strategy that it doesn't make sense that the White House would choose to put itself in this position, it's not an enviable place to be. If they were responsible in some way then you'd expect more clear paths of action or even something to have actually happened by now. I can't remember who that guys served and who he was appointed to but in terms of his previous roles seemingly excluding him from being a conspiracy nut, be careful to not easily dismiss other reasons for fabricating stories. Never underestimate how motivated disgruntled ex-employees can be or how strong partisan views can motivate people. I'm not saying that's what's happening here, I seriously know fuck all about it, to be honest. But disgruntled and partisan actors have done lots of shit like this in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YearzOne Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 The thread name of this was "fuck... Is not like in the movies..." no fuckn shit...I woudve said sherlock, or Watson! http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=mOYew1IA-Ag feel free to skip to around 0.50 carry on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walid Jumblat Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Doesn't get more on target than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltrailer77 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Warheads on foreheads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPS Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 ------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walid Jumblat Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 So........, not so many bombs falling or boots on the ground over there. Russia didn't get disregarded and Obama was given a way out. Everybody's happy, yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inappropriate_Responder Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltrailer77 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I'm sure for Lockheed, General Dynamics and Halaburton it is a disaster, their 4qtr profits will be down by 3%. How can we expect them to live on those measly billions they are already getting? All joking aside the American people, in general, are thrilled by that fact. The talking heads and warmongers in congerss are the only ones calling it a "debacle". But they have been paid to, so I'm not surprised. Cant let their corporate masters lose out on all that pipeline money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walid Jumblat Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I'm not sure what the peeps are saying but I'm sure some of them do have a point. Barry painted himself in to a corner by drawing a line in the sand. He was called on that line and didn't stand up to defend it. That's not a very good look, it diminishes your power, as the logic goes. Kind of like saying "Oh yeah? Why don't you come over here and say that?"...., then the dude does come over and say it and you don't do shit. You look like a chump and dudes will treat you like one. However, in many places the US is seen as unpredictable and that can be used as a strength if played right (take North Korea as an example). The US has a lot of credibility, really, they DID go in to Astan, the DID go in to Iraq, they ARE taking it up to China and there is another 70 years of commitment in terms of Vietnam, Haiti, Grenada, Kosovo, etc. behind them. So whilst not defending the line doesn't do them any favours I'm not sure exactly how much harm it will do them in the big picture either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KRYLON2~ Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 fuck yeah!! drop some bombs. i need something new to watch on t.v. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allfreetime Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hua Guofang Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I can't think of a single country that would benefit from Islamic State's survival. I'd argue that their possession of modern military tech and access to oil/capital makes them a greater potential threat than AQ ever was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allfreetime Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Is ISIS even real? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allfreetime Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 In the US we're being told ISIS is the crack of Islamic extremism.. Where was Al Bagdaddi a year ago? All of a sudden he is the leader of the most vital threat to the US? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hua Guofang Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Definitely real. He's been around for ages. Not 100% on this as M/E isn't really my field but I'm pretty sure Al Baghdadi took over AQI when Zarqawi was smoked. Since then IS split off from AQ Prime and gone on their own merry way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Al Baghdadi has been the number 2 or 3 most wanted guy since UBL was killed. He isn't just a new bogeyman. IS is a very real threat. Their ability to recruit is terrifyingly impressive. At this point, I think they are far more of a threat to the US than AQ has been since after 2001... Sort of related: Their skills in recruiting are very much based on US Civil Affairs/Psyops methods. I don't know if we can put the blame on them having that info on Bradley (Chelsea, ahhahahaha) Manning or Snowden but I'd just like to take this moment to say, I can't wait til Bradley gets beaten to death in prison. In Jesus' Name, Amen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realism Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Bradley (Chelsea, ahhahahaha) Manning This 100x Since they kept so low key during the trial it was like something out of a movie after dude was convicted and the news was flooded with stories about how he identified as a woman and was changing his whole identity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 What infuriated me is that they used gender confusion a part of their defense. Those lawyers put gay and trans soldiers back another 100 years. "Not only are gay/trans soldiers going to rape you in the showers, they might be traitors and give up national defense secrets... but they can't help it, because they're confused about their bikini parts." Hopefully Kristin Beck will inspire a different outlook in some servicemembers. http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/07/us/transgender-veteran/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hua Guofang Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Some of the better soldiers I served with were gays as fuck. Personally I don't give a shit what people are, gay, trans, female, whatever. A good soldier is a good soldier. The issue with Manning was that he was suffering from his identity issues and had some stand-out issues that should have been picked up during his application for clearance. It doesn't matter if he was conflicted over sexuality, the death of his pet dog or the performance of his fav sporting team - conflicted and suffering is an issue and should have been a red flag to those vetting him. It's not to say this was the reason for his behaviour regarding secret information, just that it should have been a red flag to take a closer look at the guy. I'm also not sure that people as young as Manning should be able to command such important information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hua Guofang Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 build it and you shall waste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 this shit is bananas b a n a n a n a n a n a n a s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZendaColin Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Akak,nothing to say,nothing to lose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 why not throw a nuke there? we have done in it in the past... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hua Guofang Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Sure, you carry it in there and press the button. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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