tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post116926206737130702..comments2023-12-29T21:34:44.579-05:00Comments on Political Yen/Yang: Some Clarity Added For A Clearer UnderstandingLA Sunsethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00445498119590721449noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-1169500981012629532007-01-22T16:23:00.000-05:002007-01-22T16:23:00.000-05:00JPH, you haven't heard the "i-told-you-so" gloater...JPH, you haven't heard the "i-told-you-so" gloaters? They are everywhere. <BR/><BR/>The worst part about them (aside from the fact that for them to feel good, Iraq has to descend further and further into chaos) is that they give themselves too much credit. France never said, "Um, that WMD evidence is flimsy." If only it had! France said, "Force is not the answer!" Big difference.<BR/><BR/>InAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-1169499647230824962007-01-22T16:00:00.000-05:002007-01-22T16:00:00.000-05:00When did you read a " I told you so ". ? Insulting...When did you read a " I told you so ". ? Insulting allies ( I mean the Bush squad), is not a good way to manage foreign policies. But, now, what are we suppose to do ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-1169477637459063382007-01-22T09:53:00.000-05:002007-01-22T09:53:00.000-05:00It is impossible to discuss Iraq these days, espec...It is impossible to discuss Iraq these days, especially with non-Americans, in a way that advances the debate towards possible solutions. I don't think most Europeans are even interested in a way out of the carnage for Iraq. Because that would mean not being able to say "told you so." I think Superfrenchie.com is the last place I feel like discussing it, precisely b/c it will only result in Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-1169402425846221372007-01-21T13:00:00.000-05:002007-01-21T13:00:00.000-05:00"We can debate the reasons we went to war for the ..."We can debate the reasons we went to war for the next hundred years"<BR/><BR/>No,<BR/>There is now facts, you hardly can't pretend to not be aware by now.<BR/><BR/>- Saddam was a dictator.<BR/>- This state invaded and make war to the country surrounding it<BR/>- It used chemical weapon against it's own population<BR/><BR/>The rest is purely conjuncture.Jean-Philippehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07046815161583775481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-1169372341404100842007-01-21T04:39:00.000-05:002007-01-21T04:39:00.000-05:00Ignoring occasional name-callers, ad hominem attac...Ignoring occasional name-callers, <I>ad hominem</I> attackers is probably the best way to deal with them. But, if a site is infested by too many such characters, it's a problem.<BR/><BR/>On "politically correct war"... I may have tried to say this before, but I'll try again. If war is not rejected categorically, then your war needs to be "correct" to begin with. Without any adverbs attached. If Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-1169349481426666062007-01-20T22:18:00.000-05:002007-01-20T22:18:00.000-05:00Hi SF, I left you a response on the thread. I know...Hi SF, I left you a response on the thread. I know you didn't mean for it to happen. But, if I stay, I will not be so kind to the name-callers (and I think you know he isn't the only one) and I have way too much respect for you to stink up your blog, in that way. <BR/><BR/>But if I may offer some friendly advice from one friend to another, you really need to get a handle on this guy, or he will LA Sunsethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445498119590721449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-1169333590197939752007-01-20T17:53:00.000-05:002007-01-20T17:53:00.000-05:00LA, I'm sorry about the name-calling at my blog. I...LA, I'm sorry about the name-calling at my blog. I'm sure you know it wasn't my intention.<BR/><BR/>I always fail to understand what people get out of name-calling. Personally, I find sharp sarcasm to be more efficient anyway.<BR/><BR/>From the very first day I posted a very dissenting opinion on PYY, you have always debated me in a very gentlemanly way. We don’t agree on much, but we can talk. (Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-1169330301490874622007-01-20T16:58:00.000-05:002007-01-20T16:58:00.000-05:00Amerloque,//Note that Amerloque frequently disagre...Amerloque,<BR/><BR/><EM>//Note that Amerloque frequently disagrees with LAS. (smile)//</EM><BR/><BR/>And might I add that Amerloque is always respectful in all of his writings and disagreements, which make him one of the highest character. You, sir, have more integrity in your little finger than many have in their entire bodies. Thank you for gracing this blog with your wit and wisdom.LA Sunsethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445498119590721449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-1169304878450371312007-01-20T09:54:00.000-05:002007-01-20T09:54:00.000-05:00Hi LAS !Faithful Wiki ever present://This article ...Hi LAS !<BR/><BR/>Faithful Wiki ever present:<BR/><BR/>//This article is about the word. .../...<BR/><BR/>A warmonger is, pejoratively, someone who is anxious to encourage a people or nation to go to war. It is often used to describe militaristic leaders, or mercenaries, commonly with the implication that they either may have selfish motives for encouraging war, or may actually enjoy war.<BR/><BRL'Amerloquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03447075237256204460noreply@blogger.com