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Originally posted by Theresa Whatever the fuck else is going on... I have no clue.

Then, like I said, there are far more informative sources for such information than someone here. Whether you agree with them or not, the stated reasons are out there. All it takes is a bit of research to find them. Chances are that the sources that you feel are more biased in that direction are the ones which will actually state the reasons--as opposing sides have a nasty habit of claiming that the other is completely unjustified in anything, so I'd go shopping through more conservative outlets to at least find out what they were. Then, of course, it's open season to criticism of the stated reasoning, and the flood gates open to whatever source you choose. I wouldn't put it on the NY Times to actually lay out such a list, though.

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So based on your comments here:

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Originally posted by Theresa I'm actually not aware. I am HONESTLY curious to know what the reasons are. As far as I know Afghanistan - weapons of mass destruction and revenge for 911 (yea... THAT was justified ) Iraq - ????? Whatever the fuck else is going on... I have no clue.

Your comment here, referring to me in another thread:

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Originally posted by Theresa Or you get the idea that the person is too stupid to even bother with.

Was completely unnecessary/unwarranted. My suggestion: Why don't you educate yourself on the subject before you just hop on the bandwagon and dish out insults to everyone who has an opinion that differs from the ones you've inherited from media/propoganda/other people that really have no clue what they're talking about. Then maybe we'll talk.

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Originally posted by misterpink I'm hostile because as a friend and neighbour to the USA, I actually love the country, which is why it hurts to watch it fall to shit. It pisses me off, sadly, more than you. I have to read this crap about how JFK is dead because he suggested Americans should "ask not", then another commment "yeah, no" to he same line. It's stunning to hear you defend that crap, even if I am using "hostile" language. It will be a great country again, when people start believing in that piece of philosophy.

To digress somewhat, there's an interesting argument for how the very speech you quote JFK on has led to the downfall of the American body politick, and not its creation. In his inaugural address, JFK claims that God is on America's side. This is the EXACT same rhetoric mastered by Reagan and later used by Bush to legitimate Iraq. Lincoln famously quipped, "it is not relevant whether God is on our side. Instead, I hope that we are on his."

Important switch in political discourse.

/poli sci lesson.

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Sorry, but I am really confused. Who is your subject? You keep saying she didnt vote, etc. Who is she?

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If she doesn't like the war; protest, the government; get involved, corruption; chase it; the president; vote...I'm guessing by the turnout at the last election, she didn't, but now wants the right to complain.

Who is she? Do you mean me?

I should apoligise for defending a person? I am defending myself, which is natural. Your response makes no sense whatsoever, and I never said anything about JFK. All I said was something in response to his quote.

BTW, I have gotten invloved and I vote. I cannot turn off the TV, b/c I dont have one.

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Originally posted by klingklang77 I guess you havent read anything else I have posted on TA in this thread or in the past 4+ years. So nice of you to judge me on what I write in one response.

Actually, you're correct. I haven't read anything else you've posted on TA in the past 4 years as I'm about 2 days new to this website. I apologize- my post was a bit harsh. I just get a bit frustrated, particularly with this topic. Apologies.

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Originally posted by Sukhoi29SU

I'll see yours and raise you:

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No one wants to die. Even people who want to go to heaven don’t want to die to get there. And yet death is the destination we all share. No one has ever escaped it. And that is as it should be, because Death is very likely the single best invention of Life. It is Life’s change agent. It clears out the old to make way for the new. Right now the new is you, but someday not too long from now, you will gradually become the old and be cleared away. Sorry to be so dramatic, but it is quite true.

--Steve Jobs (1955 - 2011)

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Originally posted by Subey Canadians are retarded...

Don't be a bitch an generalize.
Kthx!

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Originally posted by Sukhoi29SU So based on your comments here: Your comment here, referring to me in another thread: Was completely unnecessary/unwarranted. My suggestion: Why don't you educate yourself on the subject before you just hop on the bandwagon and dish out insults to everyone who has an opinion that differs from the ones you've inherited from media/propoganda/other people that really have no clue what they're talking about. Then maybe we'll talk.

Who said my comment was directed to you?

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Originally posted by Frenchie Don't be a bitch an generalize. Kthx!

I would disagree.. the 'bitching' about services while ignoring how they are funded is as intrinsic to being canadian

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I dunno what kinda crack you're smoking but you are generalizing and stereotyping...that's the word I was looking for stereotyping. I'm Canadian and everything that you listed I don't want or think of. So NO, not all Canadians are retarded.

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Originally posted by Frenchie I dunno what kinda crack you're smoking but you are generalizing and stereotyping...that's the word I was looking for stereotyping. I'm Canadian and everything that you listed I don't want or think of. So NO, not all Canadians are retarded.

You'll have to forgive us Americans. We base much of what we know about Canada on the John Candy movie "Canadian Bacon."

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