RE#16 "*we* use terrorist tactics. Our trading partners and allies use terrorist tactics." Say what? Can you be a bit more specific? Like place and time? Perhaps in our infantile state..when the world abounded in colonialism questionable things were done.When in recent history have we every commited an act of terror? Have we blown up buses on purpose to cause terror? have we unleasehed suicide bombers on innocent civilians? Have we hijacked airliners and crashed them into buildings full of poeple?Has our goverment ever sponsered training to teach how to do these things best?We have waged war in a legal manner with honor and courage.Yes we have hurt civilians in doing do..but not on purpose. Not any more than killing some of our own soldiers was on purpose.You need to look up terrorism in the dictionary.As for this war not being sanctioned by the UN. Well..the only reason it wasn't was that the French and Germans opposed it.The had a vested interest in doing so.The Germans built Saddam's underground bunkers. The French have been in bed with ass for years....and I mean post-gulf was.AFTER it was known what his agenda was.The french had alot to lose if we attacked.Hence thier position.America's interest do not always follow those of the UN.We retain the right to act independent of them. We are the world's greatest power. The UN exists because of us and not vice-versa.As for us providing support for Saddam it was an issue of maintaining a balance to Iranian power in the region."The Vietnamese guerillas were originally trained as a part of Air America. " They weren't guerillas until the goverment in the south fell. They were legit soldiers and became what they are in being opposed to communisim. They ARE being dealt with..as far as drug trafficking in concerned . "I don't like being lied to, what can I say?" What can I say I don't either and I don't think I have. Iraq is a large nation. It make take a long time to find those weapons. I am sure we will. It is true I misread your position somewhat..and for that I apoligise. You are however errant in the salient parts of your argument.
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