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dail_h

   I wonder if iraq will help the French the nex time the Germans come to visit???????
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Tom

Here we are giving the U.N. an opportunity to be heros and they won't take advantage of it. :-/

DanG

 They risk becoming irrelevant.  I heard that somewhere, but I don't remember who said it. ;)  ::)
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CHARLIE

I'd like to see the U.S. withdraw from the U.N. and see how long they last without our money and weapons and the fact we usually provide the lion's share of the troops.

As for France, I think the citizens of the U.S. should just snub them. U.S. Citizens should quit traveling to France on vacations and stop buying French products. Our government should move all the WWI and WWII graves that are in France back to the U.S.
Charlie
"Everybody was gone when I arrived but I decided to stick around until I could figure out why I was there !"

Jason_WI

You would think that those wine sippers would remember what happened 60 years ago. They would all be speaking German and would all be blond haired with blue eyes if weren't for the US saving their pathetic a$$ >:(

Jason
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ADfields

The longer we Dilly around with the U.N. the more the protesters get fired up and the harder it's gonna be to do what's GOT to be done.   If Bush had sent the boys in just after Christmas like was planed it would be all over now and nothing to protest about.   Lets do it already! >:(   Them U.N. jerks, France, Germany, Russia and the like don't give a rip about the US being safe or not, it's not them thats getting blown up and have bullseyes on there people all around the world.   I'm with Charlie on getting out of the U.N., it's only relevant so long as we say it is.
Andy

RavioliKid

I had been toying with the idea of going to France to study the architecture this summer. Guess I'm not going now.

RavioliKid

IndyIan

I probably shouldn't say anything but I will...

Charlie, did you know the US is one of the worst countries in the UN for paying thier dues to the UN.  The US also vetos more resolutions than any other country.  Also why does france deserve to be snubbed?  The UN is a democracy just like the US.  People/countries have the right to vote however they want.  That is a fundemental principle the US is founded on so why are the rules different for france or the UN?

Jason, did you know the US let germany run all over europe for 2 years before you guys decided to get involved?

As for the UN being relevent only if the US stays in...  well judging on the number of vetos the US uses on issues of real importance the UN might be more relevent without the US...  
Here's a list:  http://www.coreyturner.com/usa-unveto.asp
Some issues there that should've been dealt with by the UN but the US vetoed them...

Anyways, I'm not anti-american, everytime I visit I meet lots of nice people and have a good time.  

What I do have a problem with is american policy and how there seems to be one set of rules for the US and another set for everyone else.  I think the USA has a great concept for democracy but the world would appreciate the US applying the same concepts to everyone else not so fortunate to live in the US.  



  

redpowerd

if osama needed a safe harbor, france would be it. DanG socialists.
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ADfields

So you agree the US needs out of the UN!   Then we can ship the hole mess up to Montreal so y'all can police the 3rd world and the jets will be aimed at your city's.   Then we can spend more effort at keeping the nutcaces from bombing us down hear and keep to home money and all.  

As for snubbing France.   If someone just killed your wife and ran past your barber and he not only let the killer go but stopped you and every one from bringing the man to justis are you going to keep him as your Barber?   Give him your money next week as normal and keep on doing business with him, no hard feelings?   Thats about the size of what France is doing to us right now.    After all this I have even stopped buying french frys and now buy English chips with my money ;) and in the free democracy we have thats my choice and what it's all about.   When everyone else not so fortunate to live in the US starts paying tax hear like we that do live hear maybe we would think about treating them the same.   When I go to Canada I must live by a set of rules different than you Canadians do and I don't have a problem with that at all, it's your country not mine and you even send me back my sales tax I payed when I was there so I don't see that I have one bit of say on what Canada wants to do.   We are our own country hear and I for one would like to keep it that way as it took Meany young mens deaths to build it and if we become a one world government they were lost in vain and I could never stand for that!  

What would you have us do so you could feel good about us trying to keep our wifes and kids safe down hear?   What is it the world wants from us?   People cheer in other countries when we are killed so I don't see how our safety should EVER be left up to others as they like to see us getting killed.

I'm not trying to pick a fight or make you madder than you are I just want you to understand what I'm talking about and I would truly like to know what you say to what I have asked.   We may need to just agree to disagree in the end and I'm game for that as well, I DON'T want a fight.
Andy

Norm

My Grandfather fought in WWI, he was never the same after serving, my Dad fought in WWII, he still won't talk about some of the things that happened then. My son will serve with a sub-division of the OSI.

I will not lower myself to make a comment on your biased post Indylan.

My new daughter-in-law wrote a letter to ISU's paper, she's finishing up her degree while my son is serving, kind of puts a human face to this. You can't just generalize the US as a whole.

http://www.iowastatedaily.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2003/03/12/3e6ea1c79caf7

redpowerd

world events HUMOR!!!!!!!!!!
something told me this thread would be misleading!
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MrMoo

Indylan,
While not wanting start an argument with you I feel that I must reply to your post. I won't go into your comments on current events however your comment on the US allowing Germany to romp over Europe for 2 years was a bit much.

I have read extensively about WWII and the politics that led up to it from the English, French, and German viewpoints.
I can assure you this was European problem and it could have been prevented by France and England and to a lesser extent Russia and Poland. Although there were times England seemed more inclined to stop Hitler France clearly had no stomach for it. Their military commanders always found reasons to say that France did not have the strength to do it. Meanwhile their government was a shambles due to the greed and self intersts of the various political factions trying to rule.
To say the US did nothing after the principles sat on their hands is nonsense. You cannot help those who will do nothing themselves.

If France currently wants to sit back again its their choice but it is a bad one. They clearly have econmic interests in the situation remaining status quo. We need to protect our people. If France wants to sit back it is their loss.

Bring on the onion rings and tater tots.

Mike

IndyIan

Mr Moo,
Thanks for the info about WW2, I shouldn't have said anything about it as I don't really know all that much about it.  Simple facts rarely have a simple explanation.

Norm_F, ADfields
I'm not anti-military, if the US does attack Iraq I hope they do so in the most effective manner without politics getting involved, soldiers getting killed by politicians worried about getting re-elected sickens me.  
It's just the military option might not be the best one for the US in the long term.  Just because your government says its the best thing to do doesn't mean its above debate, or anti-american to look into other options.  Saddam is an evil guy, no question about it, but what happens if 1000's of civilians are killed in Iraq just to get rid of him?  
Maybe a whole country of people with relatives killed by US bombs with nothing to lose and easily recruited by Al-Qaida?  
When will the cycle stop?  In Israel it's lasted for quite a while...
There are no easy answers in how the US and the world should act to make sure Sept, 11 never happens again.  Attacking Iraq seems too easy.  To me its been proven in Afghanistan that attacking nations to get rid of Al-Qaida will not work, there are too many people in too many countries that support Al-Qaida.  Even the US cannot attack all of them.  I believe the US and the west would be way ahead to take measures that erode Al-Qaida's support.  Not buying support but treating people all over the world with respect even if they have different religous, political, economic views, with the US's foreign policy would be a good start.  

If you're wondering why I'm writing all this, its just that I think it's an issue worthy of serious debate.  Also I get to learn alot about my southern neighbors and things in general.  I don't mean to pith anyone off but I'm presenting things how I see them.  People here are part of the foundation of how the US was built and I think its important that people really think about issues like this.  It effects everyone.

Ian







bull

Time to get out the history books//// who saved everyone's butt in WW 1, WW2, Korea etc.??.. The USA. And who got the finger? The USA.... And who rebuilt all those countries ?
 The USA... And who paid for all of it ? The USA... And who's hasn't gotten anything for it but the SHAFT ???? The USA...
  Why the hell are we fighting everyone elses war's.. because they don't have the BALLS.....  One attack on American 9/11cost us how many souls.....  and effected how many lives???  and for the iraqie people... well is it there country???? get the hell out of there- it looks as though life as a refugee won't be much worse.... ONCE the USofA goes in and cleans up their manure piles.... they can rebuild....
remember USA was a built Nation......  :P >:( ;)

OneWithWood

Fellas,  hold back on the emotions a bit!
Indy has some valid points.  Too often we citizens of the USA forget we share this planet with many others.  Just because we are the most powerful country this world has ever experienced does not mean we should act like the school yard bully - you know, give me what I want or I will kick the s**t out of you!  It may very well be that the force of arms is all that will remove Saddam Hitler Stalin Hussein from power and free the Iraqi people.  It would be nice if our government had the good sense to work with the nations that make up the UN as the founding member should and not say 'we don't need your support'.  It sure would help our cause if after we kick Saddam's butt to be seen as liberators and champions of a repressed people than to be viewed as the bully of the world pursuing its own agenda.  Yes, we need to be strong to protect our citizens and we need to ferret out those who have sworn to harm us.  It would be a much easier task if we would stop feeding their cause by our arrogant actions.  If France wishes to pursue a different agenda it is at their own risk but we can hardly cry fowl if they are doing it for there own economic advantage.  Our country's track record of looking out for our own economic benefit at the expense of others is not all that great.
Please, do not misinterpret my intentions.  I love this country and I am very proud to be a taxpaying citizen.  I believe strongly in the priciples this country was founded on and the one I cherish the most is the right to speak freely and disagree with policies I believe to be misguided.  Sometimes, if we listen, our good neighbors outside our borders can open our eyes to how we are percieved by the world.  That perception is the direct result of how we interact with the world.  It would not hurt us to pay attention and treat others as we expect to be treated.
OK, I will relinguish the sop box - I am afraid of heights anyway. . .  
One With Wood
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Jeff


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Ezekiel 22:30

Scott

 I think that was very well said OneWithWood.

ADfields

"It would not hurt us to pay attention and treat others as we expect to be treated."
That works for me.   I don't expect to be able to do the stuff that Iraq has done and not pay a VERY heavy price.   I am very happy to treat others far better than I would expect them to treat me but not at the expense of the safety of my loved ones!   If I felt for half a secant that they would not remove us from the face of the world with a smile had they the power, had I the first doubt that they are working away at getting that power I may think different then I do.   I know he is itching to take us out and seeking a means to do so and sooner or later he will find a way if we don't take him out first.   The world has tried for years now to fix this because we did not do it when we should have and it cant be done with out someone doing it at this point.   Without war we will never see a change at this point, just more games and more cloak and dagger till one day the USA is blind sided all over.   The people in power in Iraq will no more give up all the weapons than I would and we are forced to pry them from cold dead hands or duck and cover hoping the aim is poor from now on!!   Like the old saying war is hell but you know I sure don't like the other options we have with this!   At some point we got to look out for #1 as I don't see a lot of help jumping in to help watch our back.  

Hay Jeff like most of the commercials I see any more I have no clue what you are selling. ???   I normally ask the wife what the heck they were pushing but in this case I will ask you. ::)   What ya trying ta sell? ???   Ya ain't Calvin Cline so you need ta spell it out fur us dummy's a bit. :P   Make better use of your advertising dolor that way. ;)
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Andy

Mark M

The topic said "Humor" so I'll try to get us back on track. My ancestors came from France and these zingers don't offend me so hopefully they won't offend any members of the forum.

Mark

 
> >"Going to war without France is like going deer hunting without your
> >accordion."
> >
> > --Norman Schwartzkopf
> >
> >
> >"France has neither winter nor summer nor morals. Apart from these drawbacks
> >it is a fine country. France has usually been governed by prostitutes."
> >
> > ---Mark Twain
> >
> >
> >
> >"I would rather have a German division in front of me than a French one
> >behind me."
> >
> > --- General George S. Patton
> >
> >
> >
> >"We can stand here like the French, or we can do something about it."
> >
> > ---- Marge Simpson
> >
> >
> >
> >"As far as I'm concerned, war always means failure"
> >
> > ---Jacques Chirac, President of France
> >
> >
> >
> >"As far as France is concerned, you're right."
> >
> > ---Rush Limbaugh,
> >
> >
> >
> >"The only time France wants us to go to war is when the German Army is
> >sitting in Paris sipping coffee."
> >
> > --- Regis Philbin
> >
> >
> >
> >"The French are a smallish, monkey-looking bunch and not dressed any better,
> >on average, than the citizens of Baltimore. True, you can sit outside in
> >Paris and drink little cups of coffee, but why this is more stylish than
> >sitting inside and drinking large glasses of whiskey I don't know."
> >
> > --- P.J O'Rourke (1989)
> >
> >
> >
> > "You know, the French remind me a little bit of an aging actress of the
> >1940s who was still trying to dine out on her looks but doesn't have the
> >face for it."
> >
> > ---John McCain, U.S. Senator from Arizona
> >
> >
> >
> >"You know why the French don't want to bomb Saddam Hussein? Because he
> >hates America, he loves mistresses and wears a beret. He is French, people."
> >
> > --Conan O'Brien
> >
> >
> >
> >"I don't know why people are surprised that France won't help us get Saddam
> >out of Iraq. After all, France wouldn't help us get the Germans out of France!"
> >
> >
> > ---Jay Leno
> >
> >
> >
> >"The last time the French asked for 'more proof' it came marching into Paris
> >under a German flag."
> >
> > --David Letterman
> >
> >
> >
> >Question: How many Frenchmen does it take to change a light bulb?
> >
> >Answer: One. He holds the bulb and all of Europe revolves around him.
> >
> >
> >
> >Next time there's a war in Europe,
> >
> > the loser HAS to keep France.

Jeff

Whats for sale? Nuthin. Just wanted to show my stars and stripes. :)
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Ezekiel 22:30

J Beyer

If any of you have noticed lately, the U.S. is pushing for a palestinian state.  After all, hundreds, if not thousands, of years ago the state of Israel was once called Palestine.  Just check a certain religous book.  Many references to it.

Ever notice how ungrateful many countries are after we give them humanitarian aide and helping them with military action to deal with oppressors?

JB
"From my cold, dead, hands you dirty Liberals"

biziedizie

Just so you guys know,French Toast (Was named after it's creator, a Pennsylvania chef named French), French Fries ( Were invented in Belgium), French Kissing(Does come from France), French's mustard which is Canada's favourite mustard or that's what the bottle says! (Is made in Canada)  I'm stuck on the French tickler but there must be someone that knows where that came from! :D :D

      Steve

Mark M

A long time ago, Britain and France were at war.  During one battle,
the French captured an English major.  Taking the major to their
headquarters, the French general began to question him.

The French general asked, "Why do you English officers all wear red coats?
Don't you know the red material makes you easier targets for us to shoot at?"

In his bland English way, the major informed the general that the
reason English officers wear red coats is so that if they are shot,
the blood won't show and the men they are leading won't panic.

And that is why from that day to now all French Army officers wear brown pants.

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