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Forum: Political Threads 06-10-2014, 12:29 PM
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Posted By spence
So being in a bad metal position means you can't...

So being in a bad metal position means you can't articulate your feelings? He signed up for the service which is a rational and honorable thing, then walks unarmed into a dangerous situation which is...
Forum: Political Threads 06-10-2014, 12:21 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 35,861
Posted By spence
It's not incoherent when read in context of his...

It's not incoherent when read in context of his full remark. To parse things line by line is the same news by sound bite syndrome we've become far too accustomed to.

-spence
Forum: Political Threads 06-09-2014, 10:27 AM
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Posted By spence
Great remark from Gen. McChrystal.

Great remark from Gen. McChrystal.
Forum: Political Threads 06-09-2014, 10:20 AM
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Posted By spence
It could be interpreted as a sign of his mental...

It could be interpreted as a sign of his mental state.


I never said his peers were showing outright venom, that was a broader remark.

As for Rice's words. I think she was just trying to...
Forum: Political Threads 06-09-2014, 08:59 AM
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Posted By spence
Found it while searching, it's pretty funny. ...

Found it while searching, it's pretty funny.

-spence
Forum: Political Threads 06-08-2014, 04:11 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 35,861
Posted By spence
According to FOX he was a turncoat who swore an...

According to FOX he was a turncoat who swore an oath to Allah to destroy America. His father, a suspected Muslim (i.e. the beard) is likely running a sleeper cell...

To be fair and balanced I...
Forum: Political Threads 06-08-2014, 04:06 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 35,861
Posted By spence
Or it simply bolsters the position that he had...

Or it simply bolsters the position that he had lost it.


I'm sure his peers felt betrayed. I don't fault them for that.


I still haven't reconciled the justification for the outright venom...
Forum: Political Threads 06-08-2014, 08:53 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 35,861
Posted By spence
He certainly wouldn't be the first person to be...

He certainly wouldn't be the first person to be challenged with the reality of war. How many commit suicide or worse, lash out against others? I'd be curious to see what the internal investigation...
Forum: Political Threads 06-08-2014, 08:33 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 35,861
Posted By spence
Hey, it looks like you wrote your own post! ...

Hey, it looks like you wrote your own post!

-spence
Forum: Political Threads 06-06-2014, 05:12 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 35,861
Posted By spence
Look at what's happening in Ukraine. You don't...

Look at what's happening in Ukraine. You don't think Obama wasn't playing chicken with Putin and for the most part appears to be winning?


Ok Scottw.


Do you not think if the military had a...
Forum: Political Threads 06-06-2014, 03:02 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 35,861
Posted By spence
Here's the thing…this entire event 5 years ago...

Here's the thing…this entire event 5 years ago has been thoroughly investigated by the Army. The media frenzy wants to pretend it's happening in real-time.

I'd wager they have a pretty good idea...
Forum: Political Threads 06-06-2014, 02:28 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 35,861
Posted By spence
It's good you recognize that it's only a phrase....

It's good you recognize that it's only a phrase. Terrorists are negotiated with all the time. Hell, Israel once release over a thousand Palestinians (we'll assume they were all terrorists right?) for...
Forum: Political Threads 06-06-2014, 12:24 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 35,861
Posted By spence
I'll bet they all have book deals by the end of...

I'll bet they all have book deals by the end of the month :devil2:

-spence
Forum: Political Threads 06-06-2014, 09:55 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 35,861
Posted By spence
Nobody is going to try and impeach a US President...

Nobody is going to try and impeach a US President for getting a captive soldier home alive.

Reality check...

-spence
Forum: Political Threads 06-06-2014, 08:29 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 35,861
Posted By spence
The evidence available certainly indicates he...

The evidence available certainly indicates he became disillusioned by the wars impact on the Afghan civilians and particularly the children.

-spence
Forum: Political Threads 06-06-2014, 08:26 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 35,861
Posted By spence
Become a significant threat to the US? No, I...

Become a significant threat to the US? No, I don't think the odds of that are very high. Yes, they were Taliban leaders, but their followers are long since dead or onto other things.

I think once...
Forum: Political Threads 06-05-2014, 05:30 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 35,861
Posted By spence
Not a threat is an absolute, nobody here...

Not a threat is an absolute, nobody here including Obama is dealing in absolutes.

-spence
Forum: Political Threads 06-05-2014, 04:35 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 35,861
Posted By spence
Considering your view of the POTUS i'm not...

Considering your view of the POTUS i'm not surprised at your surprise.


Eventually I'm sure they will, that's not the point. The issue is should we detain them if it's likely they're not a...
Forum: Political Threads 06-05-2014, 03:34 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 35,861
Posted By spence
Today he's an active member of the US Army. To...

Today he's an active member of the US Army. To not recognize his return because he "could" have been a deserter would be finding him guilty before a trial. We don't do that. Every single military...
Forum: Political Threads 06-05-2014, 01:24 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 35,861
Posted By spence
It's not contradictory, I just don't think the...

It's not contradictory, I just don't think the word "terrorist" is tossed around without consideration. Because you're Taliban doesn't automatically make you a terrorist. Even if Afghanistan did...
Forum: Political Threads 06-05-2014, 11:38 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 35,861
Posted By spence
Fox is right about what? -spence

Fox is right about what?

-spence
Forum: Political Threads 06-05-2014, 11:12 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 35,861
Posted By spence
God, imagine the let down if they determine he...

God, imagine the let down if they determine he was mentally unstable at the time he left and decide not to court martial.

-spence
Forum: Political Threads 06-05-2014, 10:29 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 35,861
Posted By spence
These guys were Afgan Taliban, I don't think they...

These guys were Afgan Taliban, I don't think they were involved in any international terrorism. Doesn't mean they're nice chaps, but not the same as if they were alQaeda leadership.



Some of...
Forum: Political Threads 06-05-2014, 10:13 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 35,861
Posted By spence
Evidence appears to indicate he wanted to help...

Evidence appears to indicate he wanted to help Afgan children, not switch teams...we'll see what they determine from his re-entry.

-spence
Forum: Political Threads 06-05-2014, 09:59 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 35,861
Posted By spence
I've read it several places, one I quoted earlier...

I've read it several places, one I quoted earlier who was a Bush adviser.

Given the Geneva conventions ruled to apply I don't think we can keep it open indefinitely once we're out of Afghanistan....
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