|
Current Events Help understand the world by talking about things happening in it |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
06-05-2011, 12:02 AM | #1 | |
barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy.
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 23,401
|
Key al Qaeda militant killed in U.S. airstrike
I'm kinda thinking this had something to do with that "treasure trove" of intel we got from Osama's compound.
Quote:
I gotta say Obama is making Bush look like an amateur.
__________________
"like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt |
|
06-05-2011, 06:01 AM | #2 | |
polaroid of perfection
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 24,185
|
I keep reading militant as mutant in this thread title.
Quote:
I just wish Osama was still alive to see the total lack of a tsunami of terrorism following his demise. Nope. Just you mate, sleeping with the fishies.
__________________
Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac |
|
06-05-2011, 07:28 AM | #3 |
“Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo”
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Savannah, Georgia
Posts: 21,393
|
Neither Obama or Bush had anything to do with it. It was the troops and people in Intel who are making it happen. All those two clowns have done is give them permission.
__________________
Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012! |
06-05-2011, 09:27 AM | #4 | ||
Operations Operative
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 495
|
It is interesting that Obama set out a clear policy towards Pakistan when he was campaigning in 07 and said:
Quote:
Quote:
Presidents deserve credit for broad policy decisions that work and deserve the blame when those policies fail. |
||
06-05-2011, 01:38 PM | #5 |
barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy.
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 23,401
|
Agreed. The direction and the resources directed toward them. Not the actions themselves. Thats where the men/women who performed get the credit. (Which is what Merc is referring to)
__________________
"like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt |
06-05-2011, 02:51 PM | #6 | |
Operations Operative
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 495
|
Quote:
Those "clowns" as he called the presidents, had a little great role than just giving permission. There would have been no action w/o the appropriate policy in place and resources committed to support that policy. I recall Carter being blamed for the failed hostage rescue mission in Iran and Clinton being blamed for the failed mission in Somalia, even though they didnt participate in the mission. Why do I think Mercenary would have found a way to blame Obama if this mission had failed? |
|
06-05-2011, 02:55 PM | #7 | |
polaroid of perfection
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 24,185
|
Quote:
We know Merc's politicals and adjust to taste. Baiting helps no-one.
__________________
Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac |
|
06-05-2011, 02:57 PM | #8 |
Operations Operative
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 495
|
|
06-05-2011, 03:00 PM | #9 |
polaroid of perfection
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 24,185
|
All I can say is your better side is more easily appealed to than Merc's.
I don't dislike him - Merc, I don't dislike you - but he can get petty and he can get personal. A bear is a bear is a bear, even if you dress it up and call it Susan. So pierce its ears.
__________________
Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac |
06-05-2011, 03:04 PM | #10 |
Operations Operative
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 495
|
I get what you're saying, but I dont think it was baiting any more than:
You'll do jack shit, except piss & moan, spew hate... or ....merc can turn any thread into an anti-Obama swipe. Just calling it like I see it, as have others. |
06-05-2011, 03:20 PM | #11 |
polaroid of perfection
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 24,185
|
Hey - I don't get involved in those things.
I also try not to dredge up the past. I just happened to be in this thread and tried to nip it in the bud. YMMV
__________________
Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac |
06-05-2011, 03:25 PM | #12 |
Operations Operative
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 495
|
|
06-05-2011, 05:30 PM | #14 |
Operations Operative
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 495
|
I made the point I wanted to make as several others have. I dont intend to beat it to death.
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|