tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post114536004482614923..comments2023-12-29T21:34:44.579-05:00Comments on Political Yen/Yang: Some Perspective On IranLA Sunsethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00445498119590721449noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-1145493210054558352006-04-19T20:33:00.000-04:002006-04-19T20:33:00.000-04:00Ms Miami,I am always multi-tasking, I know how you...Ms Miami,<BR/><BR/>I am always multi-tasking, I know how you feel. Do not worry about it. I don't think anything of it, we all do it. Sometimes I am tired as hell, I think I have proofread and edited properly, only to find a typo two days later, when re-reading something. <BR/><BR/>My time will be scarce online for the next two days, limited to evenings only, I am afraid.LA Sunsethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445498119590721449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-1145487407557431412006-04-19T18:56:00.000-04:002006-04-19T18:56:00.000-04:00by the way, my previous posts were written while '...by the way, my previous posts were written while 'mulitasking.' i usually don't abuse the english language to such an extent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-1145479296196383252006-04-19T16:41:00.000-04:002006-04-19T16:41:00.000-04:00well, you and i see some things differently.And, t...<EM>well, you and i see some things differently.</EM><BR/><BR/>And, that's okay. Regardless if we agree or not, your comments and input are always welcome, here. No matter how passionate the debate gets, do not forget that.<BR/><BR/><EM>it will take a lot to undo what's been done on decreasing or eliminating our oil dependency. i'm speaking more about the attitude some take as if this dependence LA Sunsethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445498119590721449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-1145477043902340662006-04-19T16:04:00.000-04:002006-04-19T16:04:00.000-04:00la- well, you and i see some things differently.b...la- well, you and i see some things differently.<BR/><BR/>believe me, i view every country with the same standard. i've lived in two other countries besides the u.s. and realize that we all have our strengths and detractors.<BR/><BR/>of course, it will take a lot to undo what's been done on decreasing or eliminating our oil dependency. i'm speaking more about the attitude some take as if this Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-1145462558044712982006-04-19T12:02:00.000-04:002006-04-19T12:02:00.000-04:00sorry, i don't go for the 'everyone else is doing ...<EM>sorry, i don't go for the 'everyone else is doing it arugment' as a good excuse.</EM><BR/><BR/>1. A reason is <B>not</B> an excuse. <BR/><BR/>2. If you do feel that way, be sure you criticize the others for doing it that way too. You cannot hold America to a higher standard to it's detriment. In other words, to say that we won't do it because it is wrong, in spite of the fact that everyone LA Sunsethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445498119590721449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-1145458162861730592006-04-19T10:49:00.000-04:002006-04-19T10:49:00.000-04:00la- sorry, i don't go for the 'everyone else is do...la- sorry, i don't go for the 'everyone else is doing it arugment' as a good excuse. <BR/><BR/>like i mentioned, the scandinavian countries are a good exception to realpolitik and their people don't seem to be suffering (this point was also mentioned in my poly sci 101 courses). <BR/><BR/>(by the way, just because it's name includes 'real' doesn't necessarily mean that it is or has to be Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-1145457385339507922006-04-19T10:36:00.000-04:002006-04-19T10:36:00.000-04:00Ms Miami,i think my point was really about us havi...Ms Miami,<BR/><BR/><EM>i think my point was really about us having two sets of rules, yet pretending that we don't. we clearly have one set of "principles" for oil-rich countries that doesn't apply for other countries.</EM><BR/><BR/>But honestly, doesn't that go for other nations, as well? I mean, look at China and Russia coddling Iran. Look at France with Saddam. It's not as if the U.S. is the LA Sunsethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445498119590721449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-1145455940401173032006-04-19T10:12:00.000-04:002006-04-19T10:12:00.000-04:00la,sure, realpolitik exists in varying degrees eve...la,<BR/><BR/>sure, realpolitik exists in varying degrees everywhere. i'd offer the scandinavian countries as a counterpoint. sure, norway has its own oil, but they all generally put their money where their mouth is regarding global economic development & humanitarian issues.<BR/><BR/>i think my point was really about us having two sets of rules, yet pretending that we don't. we clearly have Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-1145451417628548192006-04-19T08:56:00.000-04:002006-04-19T08:56:00.000-04:00Ms Miami,Name one developed nation that needs oil ...Ms Miami,<BR/><BR/>Name one developed nation that needs oil for its economy that does not look out for its own self-interest, in that regard.LA Sunsethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445498119590721449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-1145448324744507952006-04-19T08:05:00.000-04:002006-04-19T08:05:00.000-04:00lasunsett- i understand what you are saying, but h...lasunsett- i understand what you are saying, but have issues with ranking threats, then only pursuing those with oil/natural gas resources. it makes it clear to the world that we have little integrity and are simply opportunistic- basing our policies on money and not principles.<BR/><BR/>by the way, superfrenchie is doing a lovely post on this topic today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-1145379107895519612006-04-18T12:51:00.000-04:002006-04-18T12:51:00.000-04:00Ms. Miami,i have to say that the u.s. is also full...Ms. Miami,<BR/><BR/><EM>i have to say that the u.s. is also full of talk...we claim to set this rule that other countries cannot develop nuclear weapons without our approval, yet do next to nothing when north korea or pakistan develop theirs. i can see why iran would have trouble taking us seriously.</EM><BR/><BR/>By "talk", I mean using diplomacy to persuade them not to build a bomb, rather thanLA Sunsethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445498119590721449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-1145364985470402882006-04-18T08:56:00.000-04:002006-04-18T08:56:00.000-04:00lasunsett- i have to say that the u.s. is also ful...lasunsett- i have to say that the u.s. is also full of talk...we claim to set this rule that other countries cannot develop nuclear weapons without our approval, yet do next to nothing when north korea or pakistan develop theirs. i can see why iran would have trouble taking us seriously.<BR/><BR/>also, the biggest prerequisite i would think before undertaking military action would be to have Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com