Hamburger

No I am not, but if I was a ‘Ju”, would the subject of this thread would be viewed with even less tolerance?

GeForce

Ohh come one the story about the 9/11 palestinians, did it make headlines? No, not at all. Press doesn’t like telling the truth after such a blow. Try to understand european press is no different fthan american press.

Well it made headline over here. As a matter of fact it was pointed on the news and in editorials that the Palestinian reaction had been misrepresented unfairly. I am surprised, however, that you state that the U.S. is no different that the European press given that my impression is that most Europeans seem to believe their press is somehow less biased.

Sauron

There is a real possibility that the whole event was staged by the Palestinians and assisted members of the press for a public who swallowed it whole.

Sauron

Sounds like a sure fire way to stimulate the competitive juices. :rolleyes:

Sauron

I favour the utility of the fan in these cases but it’s optional. A spoon or a shovel would be aceptable. As long as the s**t gets spread.

Sauron

Flood

I guess if having a different opinion about Iraq is “harping” then I have no problem with the label.

I will leave you to ponder those other issues you mentioned but you raise an interesting point about the level of voter turn out in western countries. Iraq’s voter turnout might be quite high in comparison.

I still have no interest in your ass by the way.

Sauron

As usual Grey Area the profusion of the profundity of your question leaves me prostrate.

Sauron

Like I said, the Iraqi people are the winners. Perhaps a closer read of what is actually posted is in order.

No loosers? Well maybe? But high and mighty talk now, will not alter the fact that quite a number of members here, spewed out a significant amount of verbal abuse and contempt for the governments of the U.S., the U.K., Bush and Blair and anyone here who supported the invasion of Iraq. None of them have yet shown enough characture (here) to admit that, maybe, in the long run, this was the correct way to proceed in Iraq (difficult and painful as it was).

Now that the Iraqis have shown a significant enthusiasm for free elections it’s easy to be say you had the average Iraqi’s interest at stake, while at the same time you were strongly opposed to their liberation. It’s difficult to admit you were even a little bit wrong I know. Even some Americans here seem reluctant to put aside their obvious frustration and anger with GWB and admit he may have been right.

I will admit that there has been a signiicant downside. The voter turnout rate was far less than the 99.99 that was common during Saddam’s rule. 😉 As to whether or not women were allowed to vote, who needs them with that amount of support.

Lastly, some time in the next ten (?) years or so, a Iraqi PM or President will be over in Washington (or London or Canberra) and he (or she) will thank the President or the PM for helping to free Iraq. I doubt the same speech will be made made in Paris, Berlin or Brussels (or Ottawa for that matter).

Sauron