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Originally posted by gigi@Jan 22 2003, 01:46 AM
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Originally Posted by DAMNMAN,Jan 22 2003, 01:06 AM
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Originally Posted by voodooman,Jan 21 2003, 07:00 PM
If we act like we are the only ones on this planet and are willing attack others with impunity the rest of the world will get scared of US they will gang up on us and whoop our asses. (or try to anyways Nuclear Destruction of the entire fuckin' planet not withstanding!!!)
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Haha, I chuckled when I read this....and I agree, I think it's very implausible though.
There really has to be some consideration for other countries and what an attack would mean to them. Think about Israel...they would be a prime target for Saddam's 'weapons of mass destruction' if he were provoked.
I think I said this once before....I'm Canadian. Someone said that those who show malice towards the US were just 'Jealous'....I disagree. IMO, I think the worst aspect of being non-US is the FACT that you really have no control over what happens. The US is powerful enough to do whatever they like. (well, almost whatever they like) .....regardless of world opinion...they can thrust us into a war, peace or whatever they feel suits their needs best.....THAT is frustrating....and that can cause some unsettling vibes.
I think that there is some comfort in NOT being American....alot less to deal with, and you're less of a target too....especially if you are an ocean away from the fighting.
I'm quite comfortable with the US being on top....I have lived a certain lifestyle thanks to her development, and support anything that would continue this lifestyle....but there are 'rules'...and they still need to be followed regardless of the situation....if we don't do that....we have lost what we are fighting for in the first place. |
On the continent of north america, there is an extremely large portion of the population who have NEVER LEFT ... never travelled, lived elsewhere etc ... the media feeds america and canada so much bullshit that usa is convinced its invincible. the discussions that happen here miss SO MUCH of the information that the rest of the world is presented with. STOP WATCHING CNN!!!!
the rest of the world isn't waiting with baited breath to be saved by america, most of the countries who WON'T support the usa are doing so because they believe AMERICA STARTED IT IN THE FIRST PLACE and are sick of being called on to do as america says!
australia, canada, and a handful of other insignificant countries do as we are told, the countries who have a strong hold on the UN are sick of being bullied by america.
with all that said, its too late now to consider who started it. hurry up and finish it!!!! SOMEONE IS GOING TO!
I will choose a country based on government conspiracy and lies over one built on violence, hate and no rights.