The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[Strangler Lewis]

Isn't that more a Van Dyke?

[Gn2Dlnd]

Penis Von Lesbian!

[Nephythys]

This euphoria, too, may prove problematic. There is evidence that a majority of Palestinians wish to have a state of their own as quickly as possible, and see outsiders' quest for a single state as a chimera. Nor is there any reason why many Israelis would choose to flee, as Ahmadinejad expects, rather than stay to defend their country.

Also, most Arab states remain committed to the Bush "road map," a fact underlined last week by Saudi Arabia's call for a new peace conference based on the two-state formula.

The mullahs and al Qaeda may soon find out that their celebration of "the end of Bush" was premature. Some Democrats may have promised cut-and-run. But, once in power, the party as a whole may realize (to its horror) that, this time, those from whom Americans run away will come after them.

One more fact for the mullahs and al Qaeda to take into account: Their nemesis, the reviled Bush, is around for another two years, and unlikely to dance to their tune, even if the new Congress demanded it. And two years is a long time in politics

Our Enemies Glee

Here's hoping the Dems wise up before too many people catch on that the terrorists prefer them in power.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by Nephythys

Our Enemies Glee

Here's hoping the Dems wise up before too many people catch on that the terrorists prefer them in power.

Who cares what they prefer? My vote isn't affected by what terrorists think.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Or, to put a finer point on it, if Al Quaeda is anything, it's a media-savy organization. Ever consider that maybe they are playing this "Oh yes, we'll be so happy when the Americans leave" card just to encourage us NOT to leave. Without us there, they don't have us as a lightning rod to rally extremists to their cause.

Am I convinced that's what they're doing? No. No more than I'm convinced that they really want us out. We have no way of knowing their real intentions from some guesses based on a few radical sermons and wild speculation.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

We have no way of knowing their real intentions from some guesses based on a few radical sermons and wild speculation.

Also interesting to note that this author works for a public relations firm often hired by neo conservatives to push their agenda. He has had a number of his stories pulled, even (surprisingly) by the New York Post, for being later found to be factually incorrect and misleading.

[Nephythys]

The innate dishonesty of Pelosi

"We made history and now we will make progress for the American people," Pelosi told the party caucus moments after her selection.

No- you repeated history- but you would like people to think that the opposing party taking back congress in a President's 6th year in office is new.

[JWBear]

Originally Posted by Nephythys

The innate dishonesty of Pelosi



No- you repeated history- but you would like people to think that the opposing party taking back congress in a President's 6th year in office is new.

It's called a rhetorical device, Nephy. It's not meant to be taken literally.

Nice try though!

[wendybeth]

Hey! Bush finally made it to Vietnam! Better late than never.

[Snowflake]

Originally Posted by wendybeth

Hey! Bush finally made it to Vietnam! Better late than never.

Man, if I could mojo you again, I would!