01-25-2002, 10:52 AM | #41 |
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quote: He was brought to the US because he's a US citizen. It has nothing to do with the color of his skin.
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01-25-2002, 10:58 AM | #42 |
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quote: I not really sure I understand how we are mistreating these prisoners. According to the Red Cross inspectors, the prisoners are not being mistreated, and we've allowed Red Cross inspectors to stay for ongoing inspections.
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01-25-2002, 11:05 AM | #43 |
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quote: quote: This was the stated objective of the terrorist leadership. From both Osama Bin Laden and Mullah Omar. It doesn't mean they weren't interested in anything else.
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01-25-2002, 11:14 AM | #44 |
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quote: Actually, since this situation is something that was never envisioned by the creators and signatories of the GC, the arguments both "for" and "against" it are equally weak.
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01-25-2002, 11:53 AM | #45 |
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quote: You make an interesting statement, but... The Clinton administration agreed to the environmental legislation you mention, but the president does not have the power to make treaties. That power resides with Congress and they refused this treaty. Further, when Clinton tried to use the EPA to enforce the treaty rules Congress blocked it again. Don't blame this one on "W", it was a Slick Willie sidestep all the way. The US did not terminate previous nuclear arms treaties with Russia. In fact, the nuclear arms treaties between the two nations are constantly being expanded. The treaty you refer to is the ABM (Anti-Ballistic Missle) Treaty which began in 1972 and was modified through the mid-70s. This treaty stopped the creation of a DEFENSE against nuclear attack, leaving us to rely on the old Mutually Assured Destruction idea. Does anyone still want to believe if we all die it's a good thing? This treaty was not broken by the US and has not been violated. This treaty includes a clause that allows either nation to legally exit the treaty after 6 months notice is given to the other. The US exercised it's option to leave the treaty. And you are entitled to think what you will about the Geneva Convention's application in the current situation, but because it was never designed to deal with terrorism, the argument "for" it's use isn't any stronger than the argument "against". Funny that Europeans think America's overlook things not in their own personal interest, and that we think the same about you. [ 01-25-2002: Message edited by: Ronn_Bman ]
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01-25-2002, 11:57 AM | #46 |
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I posted a mean and spiteful post, and I removed it at my own disgression. RedBlue that was a very very good post, thank you!
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01-25-2002, 12:03 PM | #47 |
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quote: Thats an easy answer....Trial Lawyers and Politicians...the majority of USA residents when polled say just shoot him, there is a minority of people saying he wasn't responsible and it wasnt his fault that he ended up there but the vast majority do not want his kind in their state at all...or so the polls Ive seen say....could all be a fictional coverup conspiracy by Bush, due to his connections to ENRON but I digress [img]smile.gif[/img] |
01-25-2002, 12:08 PM | #48 |
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quote: Are you seriously saying that you are more afraid of the Marines you live with and around than the people who are responsible for killing so many americans?? Im a little confused by that...if the Marines are so dangerous why live amongst them? I lived with Marines for about 10 years, the only time I was ever afraid of having them around was aafter the Bar closed....I was always glad to have them protecting me..things must have changed drasticly in Gitmo since I passed through in the 80's |
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quote: Can we have the brits back please?
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quote: Good Post Bman dude, wish I could order my thoughts as clearly. I just wanted to add one little snippet here...Technicaly The ABM treaty was not between Russia and the USA...the ABM treaty was between the USA and the USSR..thats the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics the USSR does not currently exist. You can't break a treaty with someone who isnt around anymore. And you are quite correct about being able to legally pull out with notice. None of you sane people want the USA and Russia to return to the MAD policy trust me. M.A.D. while effective in its time is a nightmare we do not need. |
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