bernse
September 13, 2001, 6:24pm
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Presumably one of the main reasons Saddam is still running the show in Iraq is that whoever replaces him could be worse. So, in light of the recent events, lets say Iraq is somehow linked. Could the US invade and occupy Iraq? That way they don’t need to worry about who is going to replace Saddam. Or, would that just open up a huge can of worms with Iran and other less moderate nations (not to mention Russia and China). The thought would have been unbelievable a few days ago. How about Afghanistan? maybe a joint operation with Russia?
Is it even a possibility?
Tymp
September 13, 2001, 6:32pm
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A joint operation with Russia? That is an amazing and beautiful thought, bernse .
Scenario #1:
Scenario #2:
Sorry, neither one works for me.
References:
http://www.union.k12.ia.us/UKHS/Students/Terrorism/Terrorism.htm
Terrorism is the unlawful use or threat of violence against persons or property to further political or social objectives. It is usually intended to intimidate or coerce a government, individuals or groups, or to modify their behavior or politics."
“The calculated use of violence or the threat of violence to inculcate fear; intended to coerce or to intimidate governments or societies in the pursuit of goals that are generally political, religious or ideological.”
“Terrorism is the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives.”
“The term “terrorism” means premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against noncombatant targets by sub-national groups or clandestine agents, usually intended to influence an audience.”
http://www.thirdworldtraveler.com/Blum/Nicaragua_KH.html
As part of a concerted effort to deprive the Nicaraguan economy of oil, several attacks on fuel depots were carried out. Contra/CIA operations emanating in Honduras also blew up oil pipelines, mined the waters of oil-unloading ports, and threatened to blow up any approaching oil tankers; at least seven foreign ships were damaged by the mines, including a Soviet tanker with five crewmen reported to be badly injured. Nicaragua’s ports were under siege: mortar shelling from high-speed motor launches, aerial bombing and rocket and machine-gun attacks were designed to blockade Nicaragua’s exports as well as to starve the country of imports by frightening away foreign shipping.
Agriculture was another prime target. Raids by contras caused extensive damage to crops and demolished tobacco-drying barns, grain silos, irrigation projects, farm houses and machinery; roads, bridges and trucks were destroyed to prevent produce from being moved; numerous state farms and cooperatives were incapacitated and harvesting was prevented other farms still intact were abandoned because of the danger.
DuckDuck Goose , I don’t think the U.S. can concern themselves with being hypocritical. Why should past events Nicaragua play into any decisions regarding the WTC/Pentagon bombings?
So what if America cannot take the moral high road? This country must do what it must.
All arabs should be expelled from Western countries.
Crusoe
September 13, 2001, 9:11pm
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Why? How will overt, stupid racism help matters?
mswas
September 13, 2001, 9:34pm
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You picked your name appropriately.
Erek
Cheese Head indeed.
so…
All westerners should be expelled from Arab countries.
How does either action resolve the issue?