How can one not be for the war on terror yet say they support our military? This is an oxymoron.
2006-09-04 22:02:06 · 15 answers · asked by Layla 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
You go girl! How right you are. The terrorists are like cockroaches, they will not go away easily or quickly. If will take a focused and concerted effort by EVERYONE if we are to truly win World War III.
For more information, you might be interested in listening to Michael Savage or Jerry Doyle. Both are excellent radio talk show hosts and not just Republican defenders.
BTW, my apologies to the cockroaches for comparing them to terrorists.
2006-09-04 22:11:14 · answer #1 · answered by L96vette 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are always political spins involved in the employment of these terms, and we need to be aware of that fact. The "war on terror" is currently being associated with the ongoing conflict in Iraq. The actual validity of the current Iraq conflict being an anti-"terrorist" campaign, and thus part of a global war on terror has been questioned from the outset (recall: originally the American justification on for the current Iraq war was not "terrorism", but weapons of mass destruction?) Now that WMD is not deemed to be a viable rationale, has the "terrorism" issue is being peddled (read spun) in its place? This is what many people wonder.
Also, you must be advised that a term like "wise outrage" is definitely an oxymoron. What has been sacrificed when a nation elects "outrage" as central foreign policy, over "security concerns," "the defense of civilization," or "the obligation to defend human rights and democratic institutions against all adversaries?" Rage and outrage do not sit well with calm reason and responsibility.
2006-09-05 05:32:47 · answer #2 · answered by voltaire 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Supporting the military, and discussing 9/11 have nothing in common, except of course the government.
They are the ones who invent wars to get soldiers killed.
They are the ones who invented 9/11..
And if you get outraged at that statement, then aswer the following.
How can jet fuel, which burns at a maximum of 500 degrees C melt steel which melts at over 2000 degrees c. Impossible.right.
This proves that the only known way that the three WTC buildings could have collapsed was by controlled demolition.
That means that it had to be an inside job.
There are hundreds of other pointers to an inside job which I will be happy to discuss in a logical manner if you wish to contact me.
However, as it was an inside job, and as the same government is in power, then it is highly likely that it could happen again.
When an excuse is required to attack Iran, or for national martial law, then the temptation must be very high.
The only way that I can see to avoid it is to help as many people as possible to become aware of the truth, so that they too can inform their contacts. That way, there will be sufficient people who are aware of the truth, that a similar hoax cannot be perpetrated.
2006-09-07 10:00:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One, Iraq has nothing to do with the so-called war on terror.
Two, there is no war on terror. It is a vague idea that is used for political gain to keep the masses afraid. People that are fearful willingly allow their rights to be taken from them. People that are afraid overlook the fact that W's economic policies are raping the middle and lower classes for the benefit of the rich.
You obviously don't understand what an oxymoron is. Try compassionate conservative.
2006-09-05 05:18:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course it is an oxymoron. Yapping about the evil war "Bush lied, people died", and the rest of the stupid nonsense only encourages the enemy and gets more military personnel killed. Look at history as one says below, the North Vietnamese were ready to surrender until they noticed they were winning the war in the media. Terrorists may be stupid pigs, but they can listen to the radio and a few of them can actually read the New York Times - the mouth organ of liberals.
2006-09-05 05:16:37 · answer #5 · answered by Colorado 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am still outraged over 911 and so are all other Americans, except maybe our fearless leader. On September 17, 2001, Bush said Osama bin Laden was "Wanted- Dead or Alive". On March 13, 2002, six months later Bush said, "I'm truly not that concerned about him. I just don't spend that much time on it." I assume you consider yourself still outraged as well you shouold be. The U.S. isn't fighting "The War on Terror........ism" The terrorist that attacked this nation were from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emerites and their indoctrination and funding came from there. We haven't taken one single step to stop this source of terrorism from doing it again. That is where your outrage should be focussed.
2006-09-05 05:54:53 · answer #6 · answered by phoxee2003 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't use the outrage on 9/11 to wage wars in countries that had nothing to do with it.
And people support the troops because they're following orders and getting killed. It's not their fault their president's a wanker.
The 'War on Terror' is a completely flawed concept. You can't defeat an idea. And in the process you create more and more terrorists. It doesn't take much brains to figure that one out.
2006-09-05 05:05:28 · answer #7 · answered by Bapboy 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
9/11 can happen again only if it is allowed to. Keep in mind that the attack, although it cost lives, served a purpose to the imperialistic politics of the United States and a very good excuse to invade a country that has natural resources of crude oil. Should the need arise for another 'excuse' or public opinion manipulation arise and the US keep getting involved in the Middle East then I believe it will be allowed to happen again, in one form or another.
See Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11
2006-09-05 05:13:41 · answer #8 · answered by Laras Big Brother 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it isn't an oxymoron, and you are a moron for not seeing this in our history. In Vietnam, most soldiers did not want to fight (there was a draft), yet when they returned from war they were spit on and looked down on. They couldn't get work from a lot of places and it was a sad time for American soldiers.
I fully support the brave men that put their lives on the line, but I do not support the reason why their lives are on the line. I respect the individuals, but not the cause.
2006-09-05 05:10:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Many want to believe that our government was behind it. Or the Israelis. It is too much for some to comprehend that their are really people out there that want to kill them over their religious beliefs. And note that the only thing worse to them than a Jew or Christian is an Atheist! They really think if you let them alone they will go away and leave us alone. History has proved that wrong so many times.
Osama Bin Ladin stated that the American public is too weak and spoiled to stand a prolonged war. It is starting to appear he was right. Too bad cause if he is America is in serious trouble if we are afraid to fight for what we believe.
2006-09-05 05:09:13 · answer #10 · answered by mark g 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋