News- no, it's propoganda - Page 5

innerSpaceman · 07-31-2006, 07:27 PM

I think public opinion may be shifting with the death of the nearly 40 children simply because Israel alleges a missle was fired half a mile away. Does that give those children a death sentence, because they were in the neighborhood where terrorist activity takes place? Essentially, that is the war Israel is waging. They are trying to create a deterrent by lashing out with cruel and horrible force (and yes, trying to degrade Hezbollah's military capabilities).

That Israel had to declare a 48-hour halt to the bombing illustrates that this particular attack had very bad PR results. It has put into detailed relief that Israel is using civilians just as surely as the terrorists are. In fact, the terrorists have called the shots and have changed the face of warfare ... now civilians are targets on both sides.

I can see where Israel, wanting to create such a deterrent, considers this horror to be a regrettable but legitimate tactic. For if you don't massacre civilians, where is the impetus for the weak body of civilians to risk their lives in trying to rid their countries of terrorist militias?

But it's just as I predicted ... Israel must either quit or become a greater destroyer than any of its enemies have ever been.

And unless there's more hysterical posts (omg GD and Alex) and less troll baiting, I'm going to be keeping tabs on this thread with an eye towards closing it.

I don't think we've ever closed a thread on the LoT. Don't make me moderate. I hate it.

scaeagles · 07-31-2006, 07:38 PM

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I don't think we've ever closed a thread on the LoT. Don't make me moderate. I hate it.

Check the "random political thoughts" thread. Not part II, the one you closed.

Not Afraid · 07-31-2006, 07:39 PM

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I don't think we've ever closed a thread on the LoT. Don't make me moderate. I hate it.

But, WB was just complaining about having nothing to do!

wendybeth · 07-31-2006, 08:28 PM

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But, WB was just complaining about having nothing to do!

Actually, I wanted to spank someone.

innerSpaceman · 07-31-2006, 08:38 PM

You can spank me ... for apparently having the most worthless memory.

(or just for the hell of it)

wendybeth · 07-31-2006, 08:40 PM

Thanks, iSm- you're a real pal!

Hey, at the movies today I noticed Boostrap Bill flogging his kid with an impressive device....wonder if they carry those at Wal Mart?

Kevy Baby · 07-31-2006, 09:48 PM

What do the Isrealis have against Lesbians?!?

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Actually, I wanted to spank someone.

ME, ME, ME. Pick me please!!!

Gn2Dlnd · 08-01-2006, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by wendybeth

I noticed Boostrap Bill flogging his kid with an impressive device...

And the dyslexia kicked right in on that one

wendybeth · 08-01-2006, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Gn2Dlnd

And the dyslexia kicked right in on that one

Well, he has been hanging out with Davy and crew a loooong time.....

alphabassettgrrl · 08-01-2006, 11:01 PM

All news is propeganda. The trick is determining what slant each news report puts on the situation and getting enough different opinions to try and figure out the real story.

As far as the war between Israel and Hezbolla, the sooner it ends the better. I am astounded that we are not calling for an immediate cease-fire. You can still talk about a long-term solution in a cease-fire. But no, we've basically given Israel the green light to continue shelling Lebanon. Revolting.

07-31-2006, 07:27 PM	#41
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I think public opinion may be shifting with the death of the nearly 40 children simply because Israel alleges a missle was fired half a mile away. Does that give those children a death sentence, because they were in the neighborhood where terrorist activity takes place? Essentially, that is the war Israel is waging. They are trying to create a deterrent by lashing out with cruel and horrible force (and yes, trying to degrade Hezbollah's military capabilities). That Israel had to declare a 48-hour halt to the bombing illustrates that this particular attack had very bad PR results. It has put into detailed relief that Israel is using civilians just as surely as the terrorists are. In fact, the terrorists have called the shots and have changed the face of warfare ... now civilians are targets on both sides. I can see where Israel, wanting to create such a deterrent, considers this horror to be a regrettable but legitimate tactic. For if you don't massacre civilians, where is the impetus for the weak body of civilians to risk their lives in trying to rid their countries of terrorist militias? But it's just as I predicted ... Israel must either quit or become a greater destroyer than any of its enemies have ever been. And unless there's more hysterical posts (omg GD and Alex) and less troll baiting, I'm going to be keeping tabs on this thread with an eye towards closing it. I don't think we've ever closed a thread on the LoT. Don't make me moderate. I hate it.
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alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	All news is propeganda. The trick is determining what slant each news report puts on the situation and getting enough different opinions to try and figure out the real story. As far as the war between Israel and Hezbolla, the sooner it ends the better. I am astounded that we are not calling for an immediate cease-fire. You can still talk about a long-term solution in a cease-fire. But no, we've basically given Israel the green light to continue shelling Lebanon. Revolting. __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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