RZ1029

One of my favorite quotes, and actually part of my email signature block at the moment. I did not realize it was only attributed, though. I would most definitely agree to this, though. Too often do we look at things and say it's someone else's job, so I'll not bother. I'd have to agree, though I think there are some things that should change about the way politics are, and have been, done. On some hands, I see an ideal of what I would like. On other hands, I see the 'necessary evil' side of the world, where things have to be done differently and sometimes far from by the book. Without politics, in some form, we're little more than barbarians. Even at the most base level, relationships between you and your neighbors is a very small form of politics. That being said, the way politics are done in some countries I don't particularly care for. Right now I'm speaking mostly of America, and how so much of law has become so frivolous. Suing over hot coffee? Really? Who even let that get to court? And I could just go through a list of absolutely ridiculous laws and lawsuits that have gone through just in the past 5 years alone, and that's just America. I'm sure the rest of the world has it's share of similar issues.

Problem is... What is reasonable force? And you can bet your butt that the crim will make some attempt to sue me for hitting him if I kick his backside. It's difficult for corpses to sue, just saying.

Just like to drop in and say thanks to all those who've served, or are currently. Wish I could say I've done the same, but unfortunately I'm medically ineligible to serve in any capacity, due to some severe damage to my lungs from a nasty case of pneumonia when I was young. But again, thank you, all.

Why bother hopping a fence? Leaving the US is easy, getting back in is the real problem. Plus, any sort of decent life savings and you'd be living la vida buena, mis amigos. EDIT: Spanish Grammar fail, adjectives come after nouns they describe, not before. My highschool Spanish teacher would be disappointed, no doubt.

All I can say is I'm glad I live in North Carolina, where apparently people still make sense most of the time. (Barring the racism issue which is still, unfortunately, very true.)

The difference is the Nazis were an idealism formed behind a man. Osama was a man who took on an (very) radical ideology that has been fed since the time of the Crusades many years ago (and it was already a tumultuous area at that time). The idea of the jihad against the 'West' isn't really new, it just shifted focus and took on the face of one man in particular. My four and a half cent, for what it's worth.

Granted, but unfortunately all the employees at Bethesda quit, and then sued for their rights to all the games, which was won by them. Now, it's just you and the new intern, Steve, from marketing. I wish for something more productive to do.

Is that a variant of "Don't mess with Texas"? Difference is, Texans mean it.

Meh, I haven't posted in a while on this topic, figure I'd just formalize my removal from these debates. I'm not a fan of the mudslinging it's devolving into, and I'd rather not get into the mess of it if the banhammer comes down.

But if it's not working now, why keep doing it? Let's give them money they can forward on to terrorist groups, thus being indirectly responsible for terrorist attacks being launched, possibly at home, but definitely abroad? I don't see how that makes more sense. At least with a bounty system, that money is (hopefully) worth the risk.

I disagree, they don't contribute, they don't get their money. Judging by our current return on investment in Pakistan, we're not getting much for our money anyways, so why give it to them?

A bounty system? I love that idea, I just wish I would have thought of that myself. The only problem might be in a new witch hunt of sorts, this time for non-existent terrorists instead of Communists.

Well guys, I'm from the South, as most of you know by now, or if not, you do now. I saw this picture a while back and thought it was rather appropriate: I would like to introduce you all to the USRSF. It's an elite military unit formed by the Pentagon, called the United States Redneck Special Forces. http://www.thedailyquip.com/images/USRSF/USRSF.jpg These good 'ole boys will be dropped into enemy territory and given only the following facts about the enemy: 1) The season opened today. 2) There is no bag limit. 3) They taste just like chicken. 4) They do NOT like pickup trucks, beer, Jesus, their momma, OR country music. 5) They are directly responsible for the death of Dale Earnhardt. The Pentagon expects this problem to be resolved by next Friday. Serious mode re-engaged: Lisnpuppy covered it pretty well. I think I'll just fourth that thought myself, after Aurielius and Grannywils. EDIT: Also, Jethro Bodine for the win. I support our double ought spy all the way.

Hmm, in that case, I'd have to agree with you. If Japan was able to muster the same forces and resources the US had, we'd be in for a hell of a fight, and I'm not sure our British friends wouldn't be speaking German now. EDIT: Also, no biggie on the Byzantine thing, I had to look it up myself to double-check, those dates just didn't seem right. Still, your point stood.

Granted, but Obama forgot to give you the instruction manual because he was too busy killing Osama. I wish for pie.

Unit 731 was much more ruthless than anything Britain and/or America did to anyone in the war. Well, unless you count vivisection, poison testing and hypothermia testing humane. Hmm... I think we're agreeing on this one, that we're the lesser of two evils in almost every case. Not to mention all the attrocities commited by Todesengel Josef Mengele and his cohorts on behalf of the Nazis.

He was dropped in with the 101st Airborne to support the D-Day invasion, but he was wounded two months or so in and ended up spending most of the war in the hospital. He says he still managed to collect three German rifles, two of them he gave to buddies and one he kept. He still has it too, I asked him the other day about it.

No, no, no, you're clearly doing it wrong. Forget occupation, irradiation is the solution. EDIT: I accidentally hit the submit when I went to look at previous posts and make a serious response. I am glad he is dead, I feel no regret or remorse or even the slightly twinge of sadness, except, perhaps for the woman who was killed during the raid. I've not heard whether she was protecting him, or forced to protect him, though I'm not sure anyone will ever know. That being said, al-Qaeda will be slightly tumultuous for some time. Not so much because he was the operational leader, but because he was a symbolic, spiritual leader to them all, and in many cases, was the man they rallied behind for their cause. I hesitate to use this analogy, but I see it as something similar to if the pope were to be assassinated on the Crusades. Morale has taken a hit, but operationally, his death means little. I'm curious to learn, though, what they might find on that computer of his I heard about. Hopefully, though he wasn't involved in the operations, he might have some useful information. Also, on the subject of Pakistan, I have a good feeling they knew far more than they ever told us. They might have even known he was right under their nose, or were taking bribes to conveniently overlook it. From what I understand, the way were finally able to 'confirm' it was through one of his couriers who got careless. They knew he was a courier, but every time he got anywhere remotely near Islamabad, his cut his phone of, and they couldn't track him. He slipped up one day, and from there the pieces fell into place. NOTE: The last paragraph is mostly conjecture and second-hand information, I may be incorrect on some or most points, feel free to correct me.

I'm RZ1029 and I approve this execution. In all seriousness, I shall, for once, quote Mr. Obama and say, "Today is a good day for America." I'm curious, anyone know a bit more about what happened? I went to sleep early last night, so I didn't find out anything until this morning and it's been a crazy rush of a day, so I'm not really sure about the details. If someone would like to break it down a bit, I'd appreciate it. EDIT: Amusing video, despite it's ah... crude nature.

If they were able to get land from some of the neighboring countries as well, I think it would be a good idea. It think it would definitely help to diffuse some tension there, though I doubt it'll solve the problem entirely. I'm sure someone would complain about it, because this world just isn't that perfect.

Yeah, whether I agree with his policy or not, I never really doubted whether he was legal or not. You don't get to be Senator without SOMEONE thinking to check for a US birth certificate.

I call upon my grammar to point out you called apon, not upon, something which may or may not actually exist. Besides, maturity is overrated.

Granted, but it's full of viruses that crash your computer as soon as you plug it in. I wish I didn't need sleep.