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by Arilain
September 10, 2004, 1:46 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: New Questions Raised on Bush Military Record
Replies: 106
Views: 6860

The whole military service issue wouldn't even be there if it wasn't for people looking for dirt to discredit Bush and Kerry taking a hour to promote is war record at the DNC. These guys should tell thier 527's to chill out so they can talk about issues that influence our lives today and on thier re...
by Arilain
August 20, 2004, 1:30 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Fan of Michael Moore?
Replies: 58
Views: 5410

Free for me! But I am a disabled vet so we only make up 25% of the Nations population. Oh...My mom is free as well but she is retired.
by Arilain
August 12, 2004, 3:32 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Doom & Despair
Replies: 18
Views: 1697

Old News really but it is a significant threat if theories prove true. Sadly as with most major disasters most people will stop to look at the unusual low tide on the east coast only to find that it is too late to run to high ground. Also they have no clue when this will fall into the Atlantic so ma...
by Arilain
August 12, 2004, 3:19 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Terrorism works
Replies: 130
Views: 21406

The Freedom fighters in Iraq are generally made up of Iraqis. The Terrorists in Iraq are made up of foriegn fighters. It is clear that there are two factions here. If you followed the reports about the Turkish truck drivers that were rescued in the past two weeks ; you will find that local Iraqi irr...
by Arilain
August 6, 2004, 5:09 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: First Swiftboat Vet Retraction...it only took one day...
Replies: 45
Views: 8302

Update to this story.... The reporter that wrote that story is now being sued by the Veteran he said recanted for misrepresenting and flat out lieing in that article. Also in the reporters book on John Kerry the incident that is described of the naked unarmed vietcong is talked about on page 102. Th...
by Arilain
July 2, 2004, 11:39 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Bush, a liar?
Replies: 93
Views: 7405

Karae I don't think you realize that no matter what we do we will be hated. The reason for the daily attacks in Iraq are two fold. One is Iraqi countrymen defending thier homes. The other is outsiders in terror groups finding easier targets to go after. My personal view of the terrorists are that th...
by Arilain
July 1, 2004, 9:58 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Bush, a liar?
Replies: 93
Views: 7405

Check the Text of the State of the Union Address after 9/11. or listen to some of his speeches to Congress etc after 9/11. He states it more than one time there. The Palastinians were misplaced by the UN not the US. You could say that we were involved only though the merit of us supporting the UN. I...
by Arilain
July 1, 2004, 9:54 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: National Debt
Replies: 21
Views: 1440

You want examples of how both parties go nut's spending our money Karae?
by Arilain
July 1, 2004, 12:49 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: The boyfriend from hell
Replies: 35
Views: 3083

I think it has more to do with why the child was being spanked. Did the child know why? etc. My sister has never spanked her daughter and she is a great young girl. However my nephew was a hellion until he made the mistake of telling his mom to fuck off at the age of four and try to hit her. So he g...
by Arilain
July 1, 2004, 12:45 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Bush, a liar?
Replies: 93
Views: 7405

Mid...Even if you presentend them with certifiable evidence they will not see the truth. Not need to argue with a liberal cause all they will do is insult your personal character when they see that they are losing the arguement. G.W's Military records are public and where there was no absence of dut...
by Arilain
July 1, 2004, 12:25 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: National Debt
Replies: 21
Views: 1440

They all spend money like kids at a toy store with mommy and daddy's credit card unsupervised. Like don't be the pot calling the kettle black here.
by Arilain
June 30, 2004, 8:14 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Reality Intrudes on Promises in Rebuilding of Iraq
Replies: 38
Views: 3908

There are a few Iraqi firms helping to re-build the infrastructure in Iraq. This has been reported by other news networks. For example Iraqi's are in charge of the oil fields in Iraq and provide most of the security for the oil pipelines. Where as I have no doubt that more Iraqi's can do jobs in Ira...
by Arilain
June 30, 2004, 8:01 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: AQ howto handbook for Iraq war
Replies: 7
Views: 624

Politics of Fear? More like Politics of truth. Wake up and smell the coffee.
by Arilain
June 30, 2004, 4:53 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: National Debt
Replies: 21
Views: 1440

More Democrats are millionares than Republicans.
by Arilain
June 30, 2004, 4:43 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Gill Netting (Commercial Salmon on the Columbia)
Replies: 48
Views: 3989

In my state and surrounding states I believe there is only 1 maybe 2 reservations. Mainly cause the US back in the 1800's either killed or removed Indians from this area (Andrew Jackson era). I have no problem with them opening casinos on the land that they have. here is an example of a problem I ha...
by Arilain
June 30, 2004, 4:05 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: An under reported perspective.
Replies: 53
Views: 3848

Kerry has said that they need to be there in order to improve security just under a UN banner. In light of the budget cuts in intell and laws preventing reliable intell methods to be used; I am not surprised by the lack of reliable information that was available. So lets look at the situation this w...
by Arilain
June 30, 2004, 3:58 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: On his own Merit, who would vote for Kerry?
Replies: 63
Views: 5125

I thought we were talking at Kerry and 2004? Can we just forget about the 2000 election for once? Or is this the real issue for Democrats?
by Arilain
June 30, 2004, 3:29 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: On his own Merit, who would vote for Kerry?
Replies: 63
Views: 5125

It's sounds wierd for me to say this, but I have faith in the Supreme Court. The Legislative branch and the Executive branch of our government are complete jokes. If we all want 'REAL' change we all (yeah democrat and republican) have to start on a local level. Let your congressman know that he need...
by Arilain
June 30, 2004, 3:00 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: On his own Merit, who would vote for Kerry?
Replies: 63
Views: 5125

You are right Thess, I am pro-choice and very proud of that fact. In many domestic issues I can be (and often called) a liberal. If this were a normal election I might vote becuase of one program or believe. For example only look at enviromental issues only and nothing else. Last election I liked Go...
by Arilain
June 30, 2004, 12:48 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: On his own Merit, who would vote for Kerry?
Replies: 63
Views: 5125

Kerry was added as a co sponcer in that Bill for the .50 cents tax on gas. Only in the 108th congress (coincidentaly the congress in this election year) has he tried to vote more along party lines. Particulary when the Democratic primaries started up. A horse never changes color as the saying goes, ...
by Arilain
June 30, 2004, 12:25 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: On his own Merit, who would vote for Kerry?
Replies: 63
Views: 5125

If you believe that Karae you can't see the forest for the trees. Oddly enough his record in the Senate proves that he will not cut taxes but instead will increase them more than Bush sr or Clinton ever did. Kerrys record on tax cuts has always been a 'nay' while for tax increases he has always vote...
by Arilain
June 29, 2004, 1:26 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Chalk one up for the activist judges...:)
Replies: 10
Views: 874

Seroiusly I have never heard him speak. Lol
by Arilain
June 29, 2004, 1:25 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: On his own Merit, who would vote for Kerry?
Replies: 63
Views: 5125

The PMRC is an evil institution!
by Arilain
June 29, 2004, 1:13 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Chalk one up for the activist judges...:)
Replies: 10
Views: 874

Speaking of the VP has anyone heard anything that Cheney has said? I can't remember if he said anything at all. Other than FU to Sen leahy or whoever it was.
by Arilain
June 29, 2004, 12:59 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: On his own Merit, who would vote for Kerry?
Replies: 63
Views: 5125

I am convinced that Kerry will put the country in a worse situation than Bush and based on his record in congress and the hypocracy that has plauged his campaign I can not vote for him. I would rather vote for someone rather than against. As of right now I am still looking, but I know I will not be ...
by Arilain
June 29, 2004, 10:49 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: National Debt
Replies: 21
Views: 1440

It's a shame that the US gov will encourage citizens to save money yet punishes agencies that save money.
by Arilain
June 29, 2004, 9:41 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Bush announces acceleration of $15billion AIDS Drug program
Replies: 106
Views: 5653

Kyu is right. Many African cultures do not believe that Aids is transfered through sex. The money should go into R&D or education. Treating a problem only makes it last longer.
by Arilain
June 29, 2004, 9:17 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: National Debt
Replies: 21
Views: 1440

Forthe, Canadians are smarter than we are. They would actually cut programs that wasted taxpayer money. Sadly over here cutting programs is a quick way to not get re-elected so the only recourse is to say you are taxing the rich more while raping the middle class out of thier hard earned money. In a...
by Arilain
June 29, 2004, 1:29 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Bush and Torture
Replies: 21
Views: 1952

ok ok I got your point. The problem I see with the detainee's not getting a speedy trial or right to due process is that the government wants to do the whole war tribunal thing and subject them to an archaic law code known as the UCMJ. Ask anyone that has been in trouble in the military and most wil...
by Arilain
June 29, 2004, 12:57 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Bush and Torture
Replies: 21
Views: 1952

Terrorsists are not civilians. Also (and this applies to the US as well) Anyone that violates the conventions are no longer protected by them. This applies to international terror organizations and the United States. The conventions were violated in Abu Ghraid and more than likely before that. Terro...
by Arilain
June 29, 2004, 12:32 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Bush and Torture
Replies: 21
Views: 1952

From the Geneva Convention.... Article 4 A. Prisoners of war, in the sense of the present Convention, are persons belonging to one of the following categories, who have fallen into the power of the enemy: 1. Members of the armed forces of a Party to the conflict as well as members of militias or vol...
by Arilain
June 28, 2004, 6:34 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Angry whitehouse pulls RTE interview
Replies: 35
Views: 2753

The interview took place at the white house a day before the trip.
by Arilain
June 28, 2004, 5:52 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Angry whitehouse pulls RTE interview
Replies: 35
Views: 2753

For some reason the link you provided Thess didn't work for me. However thanks to Google I did eventually refind the interview. http://www.indymedia.ie/newswire.php?story_id=65723 Bush looked really damn bad in this interview and the interviewer has to be one of the most aggresive reporters I have e...
by Arilain
June 28, 2004, 3:20 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Do we use the Diplomatic North Korea approach on Iran?
Replies: 22
Views: 1856

I say we show them and how to properly use the nukes by a simple demonstration on their capital city.
by Arilain
June 28, 2004, 3:16 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: On his own Merit, who would vote for Kerry?
Replies: 63
Views: 5125

I would love to vote based who I want in. None of the canidates offer anything other than rhetoric. For example, Kerry doesn't say how he will fund his promises, and Bush? Hell...He doesn't even offer solutions to most problems. He has addressed education a bit and veterans benefits but like Kerry h...
by Arilain
June 28, 2004, 3:02 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Saturn!
Replies: 3
Views: 447

News like this gives me hope for mankind. Well....Till they find massive amounts of fossil fuel on those moons and multi-million dollar corperations move in....... errr never mind me.


In all seroiusness I can't wait to see what they find. Space is our future.
by Arilain
June 28, 2004, 2:41 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: On his own Merit, who would vote for Kerry?
Replies: 63
Views: 5125

Well I will be honest and looked at the link. Still to my dismay I see only rhetoric and not real solutions. The same crap is on GW's site. Sometime s I wonder if they colaborate on what they will put up. Let me reiterate here. Saying you will do something and actually showing a comphrensive plan ar...
by Arilain
June 28, 2004, 2:15 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: More Hitler references!
Replies: 17
Views: 1353

Put two and two together.....


There are some in the far left community that actually do believe that Bush is an American version of Hitler. I see them on campus, it's actually pretty damn scary to be around people that are that partisan.
by Arilain
June 28, 2004, 2:12 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: On his own Merit, who would vote for Kerry?
Replies: 63
Views: 5125

My problem with Kerry is that he hasn't offered plans to his solutions. Hell He hasn't offered solutions period!


I am still undecided. Right now I am in the "better the devil you know than the devil you don't camp."
by Arilain
June 27, 2004, 9:54 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: On his own Merit, who would vote for Kerry?
Replies: 63
Views: 5125

I have to agree with Dregor on this.
by Arilain
June 27, 2004, 7:43 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: More Hitler references!
Replies: 17
Views: 1353

My bad on that! Here is the article.... Federal judge in New York apologizes for comparing Bush's rise to power with Hitler, Mussolini 08:46 AM CDT on Friday, June 25, 2004 LARRY NEUMEISTER / Associated Press NEW YORK - A federal judge offered his "profound regret" Thursday for saying Pres...
by Arilain
June 27, 2004, 7:29 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: More Hitler references!
Replies: 17
Views: 1353

More Hitler references!

Some of you guys might find this amusing. Now I completely understand why Bush hasn't withdrawn that silly ad now.



http://www.wwltv.com/national/stories/W ... 2a1d5.html
by Arilain
June 27, 2004, 7:23 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: For those of you who didn't follow the news during Clinton
Replies: 66
Views: 6029

They hate us cause of Isreal. remember all this shit started happening in the 70's. Events now are only a reflection of the escalation to come.
by Arilain
June 27, 2004, 5:27 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: For those of you who didn't follow the news during Clinton
Replies: 66
Views: 6029

The South will rise again Dammit!.....well...maybe next year....
by Arilain
June 27, 2004, 5:19 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: For those of you who didn't follow the news during Clinton
Replies: 66
Views: 6029

You are right Dregor I really don't care. I don't know, don't care, and never have about him firing my tax dollars into a sand pit. Other people on the other hand do care about it.
by Arilain
June 27, 2004, 5:09 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: For those of you who didn't follow the news during Clinton
Replies: 66
Views: 6029

We will never know the truth about it.
by Arilain
June 27, 2004, 4:57 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: For those of you who didn't follow the news during Clinton
Replies: 66
Views: 6029

The whole Monica thing explains it all.

Bill Clinton is a Party man. In more ways than one!
by Arilain
June 27, 2004, 4:51 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: For those of you who didn't follow the news during Clinton
Replies: 66
Views: 6029

Sadly we will never know if he did that to take attention away from the Monica thing or not. At the time it was highly suspicious and is a direct page of the political doctrine Realpolitik (or however you spell that), which is when public opinion about you is down start a small war that you can easi...
by Arilain
June 27, 2004, 9:40 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Canadian Election: I just had to ask...
Replies: 37
Views: 7955

The cool French in Quebec escaped there years ago and headed down to South Louisiana. That way we still have corrupt politics, a feeling that we shouldn't have to pay for anything, and a "we don't really care" attitude. We would be all for succession especially from the Southern United Sta...
by Arilain
June 25, 2004, 3:27 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Bush's new commercial
Replies: 79
Views: 11567

Only watched the commercial once and I got the point the add was trying to make. Which is that the democrats are doing a hate campaign. Criticaly I think it needs some reediting so the message is clear to people who are politicaly clueless. Such as leave the "move on.org" thing on longer. ...