Politics

[Stumpy]

The problem I see with the war in Iraq

The problem I see with the war in Iraq is this, which is the exact same micromanaging by civilians that we had in Vietnam. And we all know what happened in that fiasco.

My grandpa used to tell me, "Son, avoid a fight if you can but if you can't, get into it to win", which is very good advice. In other words, once you get into war, take the gloves off and kick their butts. Period. We fought that way in WW2 but haven't since then.

[DakotaSurfer]

The Washington Times is the most biased newspaper rag in DC. And I was talking the overall reason why Iraq will never become stable with a religious based government. The reason we haven't fought that way since WWII is the stupid United Nations, probably the most worthless organization in the world today. Started after WWII, it's purpose has become worthless. Security council vetoes usually tie our hands because if we don't follow the consensus of the council we look bad. And our main opponents are China, Russia and France. How can you take countries that can't stand each other and ever think they'll agree on policy. Bad topic... moving on!

[Stumpy]

The Washington Times is the most biased newspaper rag in DC.

Surely you jest. It's no more biased than the Post, NYT or even the Tribune in your neighborhood.

[DakotaSurfer]

Actually their reputation for slamming the current administration is profound. And it changes as the administration changes. To me they're more of a humor rag.

[The Ringo Kid]

I agree with most all that is said here. Dakota.S. also posted several somethings I completely agree with (along with all he has said and just to keep my reply short) in that the united nations is a very usless and money-spending organization. I've always said that the initials "U.N" stand for: Useless Nations. I wish they would be kicked out of our country but made to pay up all their bills first -- including the millions of dollars in traffic tickets that representatives of the u.n. accrued in NYC over the years.

[Stumpy]

According to Steyn, a huge problem is the number of politically-correct wimps running things in Europe

See what I mean by politically-correct wimps?

Maybe the next time the ragheads decide to blow up more innocent civilians in the London subway, Scotland Yard may decide "profiling" ain't such a bad idea after all.

[Stumpy]

Ooooops - looks like somebody goosed 'er again.

[DukePilgrim]

If it was at all possible may I suggest

[Stumpy]

If it was at all possible may I suggest

Man, I sure would go along with that, Mike. Those terrorists would be in deep kimchee, wouldn't they?

[Robbie]

The problems in British politics continued today when it was revealed that the police had lost track of over 300 sex offenders. While I understand that many Americans may have a lot of respect for Blair and the Labour government, however for me this story epitamises Labours dreadful tenure.

[Stumpy]

The problems in British politics continued today when it was revealed that the police had lost track of over 300 sex offenders. While I understand that many Americans may have a lot of respect for Blair and the Labour government, however for me this story epitamises Labours dreadful tenure.

Count me out on respect for the Labourites themselves, Rob. It's only Tony I admire and even then, only because he's stood by us so steadfastly in Iraq. He's been a true ally and such folks are hard to find nowadays.

But I've read of certain policies and events occurring in the U.K. over the past several years that both shock and disappoint me very much because they don't sound like the U.K. of my fond memories. It's really hard to believe that little group of islands ruled most of the civilized world in centuries past.

I've become thoroughly disgusted with the cultural disintegration in this country during the past 30 or 40 years but damned if I don't think it's been worse in not only Great Britain but the entire continent of Europe. Some of the thought now prevalent on that side of the pond is really hard to digest for someone like me.

[chester7777]

If it was at all possible may I suggest

Mike, might I ask, is this button pinned on your chest?

Chester

[ethanedwards]

If it is, man he's even tougher than Duke!!!

[DukePilgrim]

Hi Chester

No, I saw that on one of my tours of Ebay

Ive had this one from about 3 years ago. Proper made badge that doesnt fade in the sun LOL and I havent seen another like it since on Ebay.




Mike

[Stumpy]

If he really feels this way, he should be making about $14. per month, I think.