loserbob

I agree to a certain extent. My idea is to get our troops out and let the CIA and Special Forces do thier jobs. Both are affected by this war by not being able to use their full knowledge and resources! The military is trying to build a nation that quite simply wont happen! As poor and ineffective as Afghanistan seems or seemed to us, its actually one of the most important strategic locations in the world, many ethnicities, and a culture of war and killing dating to beginning times. We will never change that! In the beginning it was just, but now after many different ideas about our role there its time to get out of the money pit. I said this before and Ill say it again. Osama Bin Laden has a good effective plan on how to bring down a superpower. Get us into a long drawn out "bloody" war to drain us of our will and economy. It worked against the USSR and now look at us! Its more noticable with us because as we go the world goes! The CIA would be far more effective if our military wasnt there!

BUT, just remember, it wont happen! You heard it here first.

If they came out and defended this country by voiceing their opinions then maybe but when the guy in charge talks about how we brought 9-11 on ourselves etc. then hell no! Im lost, Im getting ahead of myself here. Im not sure who wrote the story but I agree again. The point I made refers to the part about building because theyre proud of this bountry bs!

I agree 100%

I dont know how to do that kind of stuff. I found the Paladino thing 2 days ago. I typed in "History of mosques at conquered sites" and one article was from the capitol confidential. Although I was unable to find any such sites.

Ok, good point. It makes sense but like most angered by the mosque issue its based more on emotions than legality.

Im not saying this to be mean. You know what she meant when she said that. Again it goes back to ethics. Im not sure why your so sympathetic towards muslims and illegal immigrants. As far as us shining, we look like fools in the eyes of radical muslims and I feel we are being taken advantage of! This only energizes radicals!

The Catholic church thing, 1 wouldnt be enough. This country is major majority christian. I wonder what the ratio of christians and places of worship is to Muslims to mosques in New York. Again Catholics didnt blow people up!

Carl Paladino wants to do an eminent domain easement. Also I read on "Capitol Confidential" that when the mosque is built theyre going to put the faces of the terrorist hijackers on a wall built specifically for that reason! You can read about it at that site.

The funny thing is I never thought of it that way. If theres already one 4 blocks away, whats the purpose of this one 2 blocks away? Now Im really pi$$ed. Maybe there is some truth about putting places of worship at sites they have conquered! I just cant remember anybody theyve conquered. Maybe thousands of years ago. I never had any interest in learning about Mesopotamia, the bread basket of the world bs, that was nap time for me!

I was hoping. I didnt think it would be this quick but your coming around! Yah, no Jap anything near Pearl Harbor. My grandfather fought in WWII. There was no pol. correct bs back then. Lets at least respect the greatest generation by not caving in! Come on, Warner Bros. cant even put Bugz Bunny on TV because of the Pol correct bs of today! I wonder if we could put the Enola Gay in Hiroshima or Nagasaki!!!

Actually we should take care of business before the storm comes(In the context Im using your saying, it sounds like Im content on containing a nuclear Iran which Im not!).

The main reason Israel takes land in the Palestinian territory is so the Kyatusha rockets launched by the Pals. dont reach Israel. They push them back to protect their citizens. Very simple solution here. Quit firing rockets and mortars at someone who will obliterate you in conflict! This really pi$$es me off about the Palestinians. Because they try to take on the regional superpower of the ME(Israel) with their obsolete weapons they get sympathy from the rest of the world and Israel the "bully" is picking on them! If you ask me theyre just plain stupid! I wouldnt start a fight or even engage in a fight with someone I knew would kisk my a$$!

Let me ask you this question. Is there any other place on earth you would feel more safe living? Ill assume the only right answer here, NO! Our military has gotten us what we want up to this point. My only hope is that people with your beliefs dont have a say in future conflicts because it probably wont get us what we want in "the long run"!

We're not there as occupiers anymore. These are strategic locations and we also are in Japan and S. Korea Saudi Arabia as a deterrent. We're not taking over the world. Japan S. Korea, Germany are all better places because of us! I go to a site called the Jerusalem post. You can post comments like you do here. There was a guy on there from the Netherlands talking about how it disgusts him that we try to police the world. He said we would fail in Iraq and Afghanistan. About a month after that there was a major earthquake in Iran. He said we where to slow in sending aid and we didnt send enough money as compared to other countries. I asked him if he wanted us to "police the world" or not, that he couldnt have it both ways meaning we're their when its convenient for him! He never responded, of course! People need to realize this world is far from perfect and unfortunately there is a need for war. Iraq was a mistake started from lies. Where are all those Iraqi scientists and former military officers Fox news kept interviewing before the war started, crying about how Sadam had WMDs and how they where being transported to Syria. Think about it, Narcisistic Sadam wouldnt give weapons to neighbors on his borders at any cost. Funny, I havent seen one(Iraqi scientists and former military officers) since the start of the debacle in Iraq(no disrespect to soldiers, theyre doing what theyre told to do and very well). Afghanistan, Im not sure what our objective is anymore. It shouldnt be to "nation build" because thats impossible. Many military's and empires have tried and failed! Iran who threatens world peace would be just in my opinion.

Actually I wanted to see if she knew. She talks about Defending yourself only if attacked on own soil. We where attacked on our own soil and she still has a problem with defending ourselves! It was very contradictory.

I voted for Obama and think hes doing well for what was handed to him and I voted for him because of healthcare, Im just mad we wont get a gov option. So dont hand me the bs about how I just dont like Obama. And I will vote for him in 2012 . Again, I will make a generalization here which I believe to be true. Your one of those "we brought it all on ourselves, Its Israels fault that they get bombed every other day"! Israel contrbutes more to us and the world than all mid-east countries cimbined. These poor middle easterners, who stone women for infidelity, who consider women to be at the bottom of "the Totem Poll". You act like we go around killing at will because we feel like doing so! If you lived in the 30s-40s Im sure you would have been upset with our actions toward Hitler. We where attacked on our own soil, wake up! Your going in circles. Your opinion is fine, its what you believe and I respect that. I just dont understand what your opinion is. You preach about peace then post a Quote like that which contradicts everything youve said. Who was the wise person anyway?

Its as simple as this. Ill be very upset if it happens and so will will 200,000,000 Americans! Whether right or wrong those are the facts. Hey Muslims, if you put it there, stay the bleep away from me, I dont want to be your friend or learn about your culture! Although I do love Pita Lands Hummus and stuffed grape leaves. Actually Amols is a great place to eat also.

Also as far as the sun rising, how can you be so sure, the people who went to work in the trade center thought theyd see sundown that day! Thats a little far fetched I know.

If I remember correctly the terrorists went to strip clubs before the incident, I remember people on the news talking about that, I was so heavy into Faux propaganda then! Im not talking about the constitution, I know theyre allowed. Like I said it bothers me that the majority of Americans are upset and outraged and they still want to proceed. Thats the slap in the face to me! Then they say its to teach us about islam. Theyre doing it in spite of the fact the majority of Americans dont want it.

Bjean not so fast please. Rupert is associated with reps, I understand all that but there are also dems who support it. Also this building is a part of ground zero it was damaged by the landing gear of one of the planes! I read what CM posted up above and it did get me thinkin but this just isnt right! Like I said, it was bad enough they wanted to rebuild there but when they see the outpouring of anger and hurt its causing they still want to do it even after they where asked to move it with the help/money from the gov or state or someone! They where offered assistance and refused it! Thats not how you make friends. I know what CM and others are saying and its true, they have the right legally and a whole group is being persecuted for a few "bad apples" but the majority in this country feel as I do!

Im independent, hey Patty I know your watching! Take away in and you get dependent. I do need some handouts.

Thats why I pay to send my kids to Catholic school. They have a company called the nutrition group who does their lunches. Last year they used Aramark whose lunches where terribly unhealthy. They served alot of processed foods, chix nuggets, frozen waffles, everything was easily prepared. Parents complained so they have a company who pays more attention to nutrition and health. They have no soda pop machines, at least not for the kids. My kids are both in elementary school and I think its very important to start youg, theyre very influencial and only know what theyre taught. Why not teach them to be healthy!

Hey Murpel, its time to dance in the rain, the storm is coming!

Sorry im not giving you the politically correct answer you want to hear, I just live in the real world where war has always been and always will be a way of life, unfortunately! But hey, next time your sitting in your place of worship, or doing anything else that interests you, thank a soldier, man or woman for the fact you can do it in peace!!!