IRANIAN MISSILE LAUNCH
   General
Points: 1673
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Jul 9, 2008 7:42 pm
Gear up lads, White House said at the Iran's missiles violate existing United Nations resolutions. Can anyone tell me what good is the U.N.??? An Islamic agency reported that this was part of a larger military exercise. In Tehran, they said that as many as nine missiles of different sizes were fired during the exercise, carried out partly near the Persian Gulf shipping lanes. Just great, that’s where the oil tankers come and go. Iran is threatening to close. A top Iranian official said Iran would retaliate against Tel Aviv. Fasten the chin straps... |
 Lieutenant General
Points: 413
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Jul 10, 2008 2:35 pm
It's been coming since we invaded Iraq, and before. Iraq makes the perfect base of operations for such a conflict. Throw in Afghanistan and we've got two points of entry. Interesting how that worked out isn't it? |
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General
Points: 1673
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Jul 10, 2008 6:32 pm
Just a coincidence or perhaps strategic serendipity? "When Determined To Survive, Leave Nothing To Chance" |
 General
Points: 938
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Jul 10, 2008 9:50 pm
I CALLED IT , AND EVERY ONE LOOKED AT ME . HA ! AFGAN LANDING RAMP ! DIRECT ACCES TO IRAN AND SYRIA . |
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Lieutenant General
Points: 413
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Jul 11, 2008 6:19 am
You're not the only one Fred! I called it too. Nobody listened then. |
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General
Points: 1673
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Jul 11, 2008 6:35 pm
Good point. "When Determined To Survive, Leave Nothing To Chance" |
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Lieutenant General
Points: 413
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Jul 11, 2008 11:03 pm
Our government has been planning this for years. Controlling the oil flow is the objective. Terrorism was the vehicle, served on a silver platter. |
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Lieutenant General
Points: 413
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Jul 11, 2008 11:04 pm
I'm sure my last statement isn't going to be wildly popular, but I believe it to be the truth. |
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General
Points: 938
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Jul 12, 2008 6:42 am
I DONT ONLY AGREE IVE SIAD IT MY SELF ! EVAN ON THIS SIGHT , SO I NOT GOING TO GIVE YOU ANY SHIT , I GOT YOUR BACK BRAD ! |
  Major General
Points: 388
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Jul 12, 2008 6:55 am
President Abama, will never allow us to clean that slate. President McCain, wound do no more than stategic air strike with cruise missiles. Sorry guys don't see it happening within four years. Funny though, I was talking to the son of a drinking buddy at the post a week or so back, he's a recruiter here in Southern Ohio. They're willing to take just about anyone under 40 yrs of age right now. Including some convicted felons! Uncle Sam is scrapping the bottom of the barrel for some reason. Iraq, Iran, I don't know, but he bought me two beers. Three and I probably would on signed anything. (smile). |
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Lieutenant General
Points: 413
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Jul 12, 2008 10:57 am
Thanks Fred...Always nice when a well armed friend has your back. All it takes is three beers Lietenant Tracey? haha, I'm a lightweight too. |
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General
Points: 1673
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Jul 12, 2008 6:30 pm
I salute you all. The way I view this is,even though the United States currently has draft register, we have resisted a draft for most of our Country's history because the draft is not part of our tradition. Americans view voluntary military service as a hallmark of democracy. Conscription makes sense only in moments of extreme national peril such as the Civil War and World War II. During the Second World War, for example, virtually all able-bodied men of draft age -- about 12 million -- were needed to defend the republic. In short, the draft was fair because virtually everybody that could serve had to serve. But those moments are rare. Imposing a draft at any other time creates not shared sacrifice but a lottery for the unlucky. If we return to the draft, it may represent a failure of democracy, not a means to ensure its future. Citizenship carries both duties and privileges, but democracy thrives only when citizens hold both equally precious. When virtue is imposed, it ceases to be virtue. If the United States cannot field an all-volunteer force to fight the global war on terror, then we have problems far worse than those faced by terrorists. It would mean we have lost the will to defend our nation. "When Determined To Survive, Leave Nothing To Chance" |