1,352 Forum Posts by "Commander-K25"
At 3/21/03 08:49 AM, JudgeMeHarshX wrote: Well stated, Ted. Until you have conscious reasoning and the ability to not be a parasite to the mother, you gain no rights. Until you come out, they can stick a blender up mom and turn you into soup.
So, this would apply to a patient in a coma, too, right? You wouldn't feel bad about killing them, would you? They have no conscious reasoning abilities, they are a "parasite" living off of life support and the money of others, so they have no rights then if I follow your reasoning. Why don't we just kill all of them and save a lot of money?
At 3/21/03 01:42 PM, JudgeMeHarshX wrote: It was quite sad to turn on the news and see Baghdad in a sea of fire and rubble. Reports were coming in that an apartment complex was hit and that a school was burning from one of the Tomahawks. It was like the last act of a fireworks show, except the fireworks were meant to kill.
Sources? Those missiles are precision targeted to within two feet. They aren't blasting apartment complexes and schools, much as the peacnik leftists would like to propagandize.
At 3/20/03 10:04 PM, NJDeadzone wrote:
What we're doing is combatting terrorism with terrorism.
You think there's a comparison? Are you really that deluded?
At 3/20/03 11:00 PM, NEMESiSZ wrote: You guys are all liberals, so you'd love Das Kapital.
Now that is an broad and unwarranted generalization, although it is mostly true. A few, (such as me), are not.
At 3/20/03 10:38 PM, Rydia_Lockheart wrote:
It is, and it's set somewhere in the US.
It's not really "set" anywhere, but Thoreau lived and wrote in Massachusetts and it is often the backdrop for his essays. It's an excellent work and you can read it here.
At 3/20/03 04:48 PM, DenkSmoker wrote: I'm opposed. But regarding the missile attack targeting Saddam, since when did the U.S. start trying to assassinate foreign leaders? I thought that was a no-no.
Peace-time assassinations, yes. This is a war and Saddam is the leader of the Iraqi military. He is most CERTAINLY a viable target.
At 3/19/03 11:02 PM, JudgeMeHarshX wrote: Politics Council is a massive, omnipresent organization that, as said before, can be compared to the Freemasons. It also derives great pleasure in posting responses that people think will explain the council, but only covering it in more mist.
Massive? Omnipresent? I doubt that you have more than two or three members, four at most. So far we have only Nemesisz and you. In fact, most of the regulars on this board seem to be doubtful, if not outright opposed to a "secret council." If most are against you, then how are you massive or omnipresent?
Also, the Freemasons are a centuries-old fraternal order. I hardly think your group compares to them.
At 3/20/03 03:37 PM, Dig_the_Man wrote: Too bad the Americans missed Saddam and killed some Jordanian woman instead. Oh well, maybe next time eh?
By the way... who are the people (preferably regulars) that are opposed to this war other than D2K?
What uninformed dross.
At 3/20/03 01:01 AM, TheShrike wrote:
"benevolent dictatorship"... That's almost as good of an oxymoron as "military intelligence".
I don't agree. I think in a benevolent dictatorship, there would still be those underneath who thought they could do the job better. And if the guy doesn't have a huge success rate and the popularity to go with it, it breeds internal upheaval.
Hint: I am pointing out in my post that it there is a slim to none chance if that form of government coming about. Those with the means, ambition and mindset to become dictators are usually not "benevolent" people.
The best form of government is a benevolent dictatorship. The problem is finding an incorruptible, benevolent dictator.
Just don't post replies to this topic, people.
At 3/20/03 12:11 AM, mysecondstar wrote: i'm fairly certain that the US has gone through great pains to reduce collateral damage. i'm sure that urban warfare will be primarily used in Baghdad to better pick out Iraqi forces still wanting to fight. military and strategic targets will be part of the "shock and awe" bombing campaign.
I've heard, (can't remember where), that one possible plan is to surround Baghdad and cut it off while special forces (seals, Delta Force, etc.) goes in for Saddam and other top Iraqi leaders.
At 3/19/03 11:58 PM, mysecondstar wrote: FOX news. an excellent source of relatively unbiased news. SKY news in the UK (i think it's SKY of SKYY, not sure) is the FOX sister station across the Atlantic.
I agree. I can't stand CNN, NBC, MSNBC, ABC, etc.
At 3/19/03 11:32 PM, David_Green wrote: i wanna know everyones opinion about george W. bush. i mean be specific, i dont want none of that "i hate him" and thats it. tell me what it is u dont like
I like his straight-forwardness (if that's a word). He says what he means, tells us what he's going to do and then does it. That's what suprises so many in Washington, a politician who DOES, not just talks. I think he will do what is best for this nation.
"Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war!"
-Shakespeare, Julius Caesar
At 3/19/03 04:43 PM, NJDeadzone wrote:
Sun-Tzu(wrote the Art of War-the best military strategy book EVER)
Sun-Tzu was pretty good, but I prefer von Clausewitz. On War is an incredible collection of strategy.
At 3/19/03 01:18 PM, JudgeMeHarshX wrote: The Politics Council is unharmed by your statements, and will continue operations just as it always has.
As for the Regulars thread, we try and keep n00bs out of it, but some get through. Yeah.
JudgeMeHarsh, from what I have read of your posts, I think you are a reasonably intelligent person. If not, you do a good job imitating one. However, I do disagree on this "Council."
I ask you to give us a demonstration of actual power over the forum. If you cannot, then it is my assertion that your Council is nothing but a group of wannabes/snobs.
Here's a historical note. At the Battle of Verdun (1916), the French commanders had to order machine gun detachments to set up and man guns behind the French lines to "handle" their "morale issues."
At 3/18/03 10:51 PM, JudgeMeHarshX wrote:
Well, I'm glad to see that someone clings to delusional, Nazi-era methods of declaring victory. Would it be better if it were behind the smoldering ashes of Baghdad with wounded children all around.
Who said anything about Nazis or destroying Baghdad?
Victory is not about a literal capital, though. It means removing your enemy from any position (geographic, political, etc.) in which he could threaten you.
Karl Marx said "Religion is the opitiate of the masses."
He was wrong about other things too.
At 3/18/03 11:19 PM, NJDeadzone wrote:
WWI? Battle of the Marne...
They won the First Battle of the Marne mainly because von Kluck of the German 1st Army left a gap between his army and the Second. The British Expeditionary Force exploited this gap and forced them back.
As for the rest of the war, they were quite incompotent. They didn't win, just held
on long enough for the other Allies to achieve a victory. Their troops mutinied, nearly all of their commanders were out-of-touch idiots (especially Joffre), Plan 17 was a horrendous failure and their fundamental strategy as laid down in their official doctrine was "The French Army knows no law but that of the offensive.", a terrible mode of thinking that would have terrible consequences in the trench warfare that ensued. The French were also undersupplied and in constantly low morale. They were not exactly, "successful" in WWI.
At 3/18/03 11:11 PM, Judge_DREDD wrote:
The French Foreign Legion.
The majority of whom are not even French. They are foreigners that fight for France, mainly.
At 3/19/03 12:07 AM, Damnatory wrote: I'm just another American that doesn't think to much of Bush, but I just had a question. || Given the ultimadum that he and his family had to leave the U.S. and resign from office, Do you really think Bush would do this to avoid a war, and ensure the saftey of our people?
I think he would. He does what he has to for the nation.
At 3/19/03 12:18 AM, Ruination wrote:
By the way it's really big of you to apologize, really respectable. I'm sorry too for sounding a little crass.
Group hug, everyone!
Lemme 'splain something....
This forum has improved in many ways since I was gone. There is actual discussion of issues and less "grudge" type matches. I'm glad to see more informed people speaking out intelligently.
However, some new developments disturb me. This "Politics Council" is a major one. What is its function? Does it plan to wield any sort of "power" and if so, how? Why is it secret?
I think this is being caused by some newer members that are, perhaps, a tad bit arrogant. I won't name names, but they know who they are. They should understand that they do not own this forum. Any "secret societies" or elitist groups will quickly be quashed.
I am not against these individuals personally, for many post intelligent and insightful opinions, but there should not be any grabs for "power." As for the "Regulars Lounge Thread," I am not opposed to it in spirit, but I fear it will be merely a chat thread for these arrogant newcomers.
One individual, (I won't name names), mentioned recently that they consider themselves the "elite." My point is that there is no "elite"; there is only respect. Some have more than others and that is because they earned it. You can't come on this forum, post for a month, (yes, I checked posting histories), and then declare yourself the "elite" of the forum.
I'm not asking these people to go away or shut up. I just want them to think of their place. They do not rule the forum. I do not rule the forum.
I hope that there can be good relations in the future.
At 3/18/03 06:43 PM, Ted_Easton wrote: You'll notice one example is the common symbol of the Politics Crew ying yang in both Commander and I's signatures.
Someone stepped on yours.
This is just a suggestion. Hopefully someone higher up may hear this.
With the influx of NG clubs, crews and organizations, there should be a sig section specifically for listing what clubs one belongs to. This would be seperate from the regular sig block or photo.
At 3/18/03 09:56 AM, Sephiroth_Phantasy wrote: wow nobody plays warhammer???? well if anyone wants to join ill be back in about 6 hours ok
Some people do!
Currently working on an 1800 pt. DIY-chapter marines force based on the BT list. You?
Real footage from an AC-130 gunship in the Afghanistan. Shows just what air power can do.
At 3/18/03 04:56 PM, JudgeMeHarshX wrote:
It's a secret. Just know that WE choose YOU, not the other way around. You'll know if you're picked
This only fuels my paranoia. I fear a secret society ruling the politics forum, deciding who stays , who goes, what can be said, what will be allowed to be posted.
