As always, no political announcement can come unfettered by another episode of Good News/Bad News.
The Bad News.
Russia, India, and China are really not happy about this at all.
Some in the Bush administration speculate that China will react by increasing its aresenal.
The administration is demonstrating a flagrant disregard for Russia's concerns.
The Good News.
Though Russia dislikes the move (and rightly so, ya ask me), Vladimir Putin's criticism is thus far "tempered," and the Russian government had apparently expected this move for some time.
Russia is responding to the move with a show of trust - a downgrade of its arsenal.
The Bush administration has thus far stated it doesn't want a blanket defense, but a pinpoint defense. They're more interested in shooting down small groups of missles from "rogue states or organizations." Good call on that part, fellas.
So moving along.
Man. Between this, the PATRIOT Act, and the tribunals, I've begun to think that the administration needs to stop and take a breath.
Chess anyone?
(subtle "Wargames" reference)
Now if only Clinton would not have sold some of our nuclear secrets to the Chinese......
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Check out the big brain on Illanae!
Yeah, I disagree with this decision as well. The BIG RED BUTTON scares me.Chess anyone?
(subtle "Wargames" reference)
The only winning move is not to play.
Stunning. I love that movie.
Don't blame me, I voted for Gore, and so did most of your fellow Americans.
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Drysart impressed everyone with:
Don't worry, once bin Laden's dead or captured, public support for the war on terrorism will quickly fall and Bush's popularity will once again fall (just like his dad) to pre-September 11th levels, or lower once former supporters of his wake up and see the things he's been pushing through under the guise of combating terrorism.Don't blame me, I voted for Gore, and so did most of your fellow Americans.
I find that rather condescending.
Besides, I did the real American thing and voted for Nader 
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Sentow thought this was the Ricky Martin Fan Club Forum and wrote:
I find that rather condescending.Besides, I did the real American thing and voted for Nader
Oh, you voted for Bush? 
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Drysart had this to say about Cuba:
Oh, you voted for Bush?
Pshaw, foolish mortal! We were shooting for the 5% percent of the vote Nader needed to get larger campaign funds in the next election.
And, you're a doody-head!
How. About. A. Nice. Game. Of. Chess?
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Drysart had this to say about dark elf butts:
Don't worry, once bin Laden's dead or captured, public support for the war on terrorism will quickly fall and Bush's popularity will once again fall (just like his dad) to pre-September 11th levels, or lower once former supporters of his wake up and see the things he's been pushing through under the guise of combating terrorism.Don't blame me, I voted for Gore, and so did most of your fellow Americans.
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Lalamile had this to say about John Romero:
Gore for peresidnt.
you could get a job on the Gore campaign marketing squad!
Oh, and you all should have voted for McReynolds. 
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Bloodcookie had this to say about pies:
24/7/365
365 weeks in a year ?
sorry i like taking cheap shots
srry
Under capitalism, man exploits man. Under communism, it's just the opposite. - John Kenneth Galbraith
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Azizza had this to say about Jimmy Carter:
Now if only Clinton would not have sold some of our nuclear secrets to the Chinese......
You're referring to that Chinese scientist who sold "the Nuclear Secrets," right?
The guy was a scientist who'd been employed by the US government by Reagan's administration...
Besides, We've lost a hard drive that stored missile and weapons blueprints for 8 months because it had fallen behind a shelf...
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Sentow had this to say about dark elf butts:
Pshaw, foolish mortal! We were shooting for the 5% percent of the vote Nader needed to get larger campaign funds in the next election.
And, you're a doody-head!
I sent Nader roses the day after the election.
No, really, I did. I was part of the ABG contingent, Anyone But Gore, and he really helped out with that.
Thinking about your posts
(and billing you for it) since 2001
If he was in officer we would be appologising to Bin Laden and paying him money for the families of the terrorist who dies in the attack while telling the American people how we got what we deserved for being such cruel people.
I still think Clinton, Gore, and Reno should be brough up on charges for all that they did durring thier attempt to ruin america..
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Lashanna had this to say about Jimmy Carter:
You're referring to that Chinese scientist who sold "the Nuclear Secrets," right?The guy was a scientist who'd been employed by the US government by Reagan's administration...
Besides, We've lost a hard drive that stored missile and weapons blueprints for 8 months because it had fallen behind a shelf...
Actually no I am refering to Clinton and his constant attempt to undermine the Security of America. Let me find the name of a book that I highly recomend.
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Ahh Here we go...
"The Final Days"
Author Barbara Olson
I will note that this is a wonderful book and the author was one of the people to die onboard the planes that crashed into the World Trade Center.
Also lets not forget Waco, Ruby Ridge, etc. I would jhust as soon not have anyone from that administration back in office, thank you very much..
Since this was brought up, I'll express my [bold]OPINION[/bold]
Bush rocks, he is handling this situation VERY well. He has been an excellent President, and already, in his about a year in office, has done more good then Clinton did in his 8 years. And he sure as hell hasn't embarassed the country by having sex with some intern, while, might I add, married!
Since this was brought up, I'll express my OPINION
Bush rocks, he is handling this situation VERY well. He has been an excellent President, and already, in his about a year in office, has done more good then Clinton did in his 8 years. And he sure as hell hasn't embarassed the country by having sex with some intern, while, might I add, married!
Our own servicemen face them at court martials and military hearings. They were ratified by the government under the Constitution. They are in no sense un-constitutional.
Secondly, repealing the ABM treaty doesn't mean we're suddenly going to start chucking nukes left and right. Hell it doesn't even mean we're actually going to stock any actual weapons.
It's nothing more than a political statement. A friendly reminder to the would-be terrorists of the world of who the last remaining global superpower really is. In the diplomatic sense, this is tantamount to looking them in the eye and saying "You do realize we can nuke you, don't you?"
). If anything a Missile Defense System would be something that would most likely be used to defend against China...
And, well, when we announced we were dropping the ABMT and working on our MDS, China stated it would increase it's nuclear stockpile...
Ruby Ridge was Clinton's fault? And that book doesn't count as an adequate defense, Azizza, . Explain to me, in detail, how President Clinton undermining national security and selling our Nuclear Secrets to China.
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Aanile had this to say about Captain Planet:
I hear Australia's nice this time of year...
Mmhmm, quite.
They don't call them bleeding hearts for nothing.
These people OVERCHARGED US several billion dollars, and would have kept it.
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The Otaku Penguin had this to say about Pirotess:
Bush rocks, he is handling this situation VERY well. He has been an excellent President, and already, in his about a year in office, has done more good then Clinton did in his 8 years. And he sure as hell hasn't embarassed the country by having sex with some intern, while, might I add, married!
Hrmm. Having your leader declare a "War" without your congress actually declaring it, and backing out of a treaty designed to stop us destroying ourselves with weapons of mass destruction is more embarrasing to your country than your president being unable to keep his zipper up, in my opinion. [ 12-14-2001: Message edited by: Pvednes Phoenixfeather ]
Just didn't like any of my choices.
Since I have elected to excercise my right not to choose, I will continue doing so.
I'm more disturbed by the fact that people haven't reacted more positively to the way that this war was started. Terrorism only works through fear. The American public is scared, ergo, open to more terrorism.
Come on people... the worst they can do is kill you... everything else you do to yourself.
