Monday, March 22, 2004
How to handle "Peace Activists"
With all of this talk of war, many of us will encounter "Peace Activists" who will try and convince us that we must refrain from retaliating against the ones who terrorized us all on September 11, 2001, and those who support terror.
These activists may be alone or in a gathering.....most of us don't know
how to react to them. When you come upon one of these people, or one of their rallies, here are the proper rules of etiquette:
1. Listen politely while this person explains their views. Strike up a
conversation if necessary and look very interested in their ideas. They
will tell you how revenge is immoral, and that by attacking the people
who did this to us, we will only bring on more violence. They will
probably use many arguments, ranging from political to religious to
humanitarian.
2. In the middle of their remarks, without any warning, punch them in
the nose.
3. When the person gets up off of the ground, they will be very angry
and they may try to hit you, so be careful.
4. Very quickly and calmly remind the person that violence only brings
about more violence and remind them of their stand on this matter. Tell
them if they are really committed to a non-violent approach to
undeserved attacks, they will turn the other cheek and negotiate a
solution. Tell them they must lead by example if they really believe
what they are saying.
5. Most of them will think for a moment and then agree that you are
correct.
6. As soon as they do that, hit them again. Only this time hit them much
harder. Square in the nose.
7. Repeat steps 2-5 until the desired results are obtained and the idiot
realizes how stupid of an argument he/she is making.
8. There is no difference in an individual attacking an unsuspecting
victim or a group of terrorists attacking a nation of people. It is
unacceptable and must be dealt with. Perhaps at a high cost.
We owe our military a huge debt for what they are about to do for us and our children. We must support them and our leaders at times like these.
We have no choice. We either strike back, VERY HARD, or we will keep getting hit in the nose.
Lesson over, class dismissed.
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With all of this talk of war, many of us will encounter "Peace Activists" who will try and convince us that we must refrain from retaliating against the ones who terrorized us all on September 11, 2001, and those who support terror.
These activists may be alone or in a gathering.....most of us don't know
how to react to them. When you come upon one of these people, or one of their rallies, here are the proper rules of etiquette:
1. Listen politely while this person explains their views. Strike up a
conversation if necessary and look very interested in their ideas. They
will tell you how revenge is immoral, and that by attacking the people
who did this to us, we will only bring on more violence. They will
probably use many arguments, ranging from political to religious to
humanitarian.
2. In the middle of their remarks, without any warning, punch them in
the nose.
3. When the person gets up off of the ground, they will be very angry
and they may try to hit you, so be careful.
4. Very quickly and calmly remind the person that violence only brings
about more violence and remind them of their stand on this matter. Tell
them if they are really committed to a non-violent approach to
undeserved attacks, they will turn the other cheek and negotiate a
solution. Tell them they must lead by example if they really believe
what they are saying.
5. Most of them will think for a moment and then agree that you are
correct.
6. As soon as they do that, hit them again. Only this time hit them much
harder. Square in the nose.
7. Repeat steps 2-5 until the desired results are obtained and the idiot
realizes how stupid of an argument he/she is making.
8. There is no difference in an individual attacking an unsuspecting
victim or a group of terrorists attacking a nation of people. It is
unacceptable and must be dealt with. Perhaps at a high cost.
We owe our military a huge debt for what they are about to do for us and our children. We must support them and our leaders at times like these.
We have no choice. We either strike back, VERY HARD, or we will keep getting hit in the nose.
Lesson over, class dismissed.
Wednesday, March 17, 2004
Iraq War News
Khatami: Iran will cooperate with U.N.: "Iran will cooperate with the U.N. nuclear agency to prove its nuclear program is peaceful as long as "plots led by the U.S." to declare Iran in breach of the international Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty remain ineffective, President Mohammad Khatami said Wednesday."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Iraqi cleric is wild card for Washington: "The United States is adamant it wants to hand over political control to Iraqis on July 1. Most Iraqi leaders are adamant they want to take control then. The big question is how committed Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Husseini al-Sistani is to that day."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Home Office fighting detainee release: "The Home Office is launching an appeal against the decision of a Government tribunal to release a man held without trial under the controversial anti-terrorism law."
In Ananova: War In Iraq
Father's fury at 'antiquated' war kit: "A man who claims his soldier son had to spend hundreds of pounds on a survival kit to go out to Iraq has criticised the Ministry of Defence."
In Ananova: War In Iraq
UK support for Iraq war down to 43%: "British public support for the war in Iraq has dropped to 43%, from 61% at the end of the war in May, according to a poll."
In Ananova: War In Iraq
UK terror attack 'inevitable': "Britain is now an inevitable target for international terrorists despite police success in thwarting previous attacks, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir John Stevens has warned."
In Ananova: War In Iraq
Kaiser Bush? in
Appeasement debate in
Bush Urges Resolve on Iraq: "WASHINGTON - President Bush urged wavering members of the U.S. led-coalition Tuesday to keep their troops in Iraq, but his plea did not win over at least two nations that are considering joining Spain in plans to withdraw their forces this summer. (Los Angeles Times)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Killings mount as Iraqi Governing Council poised to bring back UN: "After a bloody 30-hour period in which six foreigners and 11 Iraqis were killed, the interim Governing Council looked poised to invite the United Nations back to the war-battered country. (AFP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
U.N. Watchdog Begins Oil-For-Food Probe: "Secretary-General Kofi Annan said the U.N. watchdog has begun an investigation of allegations that former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein reaped millions of dollars from the U.N. oil-for-food humanitarian program. (AP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Iran's president says reforms defeated: "President Mohammad Khatami conceded defeat Wednesday on two bills meant to check the power of Iran's hard-liners, essentially acknowledging the failure of key pillars of his reformist presidential agenda."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Palestinian police clash with militants: "Militants traded fire with Palestinian security forces in downtown Gaza City during morning rush hour Wednesday after a car carrying armed men refused to stop for a police inspection, witnesses said. One civilian was killed and 17 people were hurt, Palestinian officials said."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
U.S., Iraqi Forces Launch Massive Hunt: "U.S. and Iraqi military forces backed by helicopters and armored vehicles launched a big operation in Baghdad on Wednesday, raiding suspected rebel hideouts in an effort to weed out insurgents and capture illegal weapons. (AP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Spain's Zapatero Sticks to Iraq Pullout Plan: "Spain's prime minister elect Jose LuisRodriguez Zapatero said Wednesday his position on withdrawingSpanish troops from Iraq remained unchanged despite an appealfrom President Bush to stand by the United States. (Reuters)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Blix says weapons inspections work: "Former U.N. chief inspector Hans Blix says many lessons can be learned from the Iraq war: Disarming a country by war is difficult. So is bringing democracy by occupation. But weapons inspections are an important tool and may be useful in the future, not only in Iraq but in North Korea."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Report: 5 Die in Kurd clash in Syria: "At least five people have been killed in clashes between Kurds and the police in northern Syria, a Kurdish politician said Wednesday."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
U.S., Iraqi forces launch massive hunt: "U.S. and Iraqi military forces backed by helicopters and armored vehicles launched a big operation in Baghdad on Wednesday, raiding suspected rebel hideouts in an effort to weed out insurgents and capture illegal weapons."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Israel strikes second target in Gaza: "An Israeli helicopter fired a missile at a crowd of people in the southern Gaza Strip on Wednesday, killing at least two people and wounding five others, Palestinian residents said."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
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Khatami: Iran will cooperate with U.N.: "Iran will cooperate with the U.N. nuclear agency to prove its nuclear program is peaceful as long as "plots led by the U.S." to declare Iran in breach of the international Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty remain ineffective, President Mohammad Khatami said Wednesday."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Iraqi cleric is wild card for Washington: "The United States is adamant it wants to hand over political control to Iraqis on July 1. Most Iraqi leaders are adamant they want to take control then. The big question is how committed Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Husseini al-Sistani is to that day."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Home Office fighting detainee release: "The Home Office is launching an appeal against the decision of a Government tribunal to release a man held without trial under the controversial anti-terrorism law."
In Ananova: War In Iraq
Father's fury at 'antiquated' war kit: "A man who claims his soldier son had to spend hundreds of pounds on a survival kit to go out to Iraq has criticised the Ministry of Defence."
In Ananova: War In Iraq
UK support for Iraq war down to 43%: "British public support for the war in Iraq has dropped to 43%, from 61% at the end of the war in May, according to a poll."
In Ananova: War In Iraq
UK terror attack 'inevitable': "Britain is now an inevitable target for international terrorists despite police success in thwarting previous attacks, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir John Stevens has warned."
In Ananova: War In Iraq
Kaiser Bush? in
Appeasement debate in
Bush Urges Resolve on Iraq: "WASHINGTON - President Bush urged wavering members of the U.S. led-coalition Tuesday to keep their troops in Iraq, but his plea did not win over at least two nations that are considering joining Spain in plans to withdraw their forces this summer. (Los Angeles Times)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Killings mount as Iraqi Governing Council poised to bring back UN: "After a bloody 30-hour period in which six foreigners and 11 Iraqis were killed, the interim Governing Council looked poised to invite the United Nations back to the war-battered country. (AFP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
U.N. Watchdog Begins Oil-For-Food Probe: "Secretary-General Kofi Annan said the U.N. watchdog has begun an investigation of allegations that former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein reaped millions of dollars from the U.N. oil-for-food humanitarian program. (AP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Iran's president says reforms defeated: "President Mohammad Khatami conceded defeat Wednesday on two bills meant to check the power of Iran's hard-liners, essentially acknowledging the failure of key pillars of his reformist presidential agenda."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Palestinian police clash with militants: "Militants traded fire with Palestinian security forces in downtown Gaza City during morning rush hour Wednesday after a car carrying armed men refused to stop for a police inspection, witnesses said. One civilian was killed and 17 people were hurt, Palestinian officials said."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
U.S., Iraqi Forces Launch Massive Hunt: "U.S. and Iraqi military forces backed by helicopters and armored vehicles launched a big operation in Baghdad on Wednesday, raiding suspected rebel hideouts in an effort to weed out insurgents and capture illegal weapons. (AP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Spain's Zapatero Sticks to Iraq Pullout Plan: "Spain's prime minister elect Jose LuisRodriguez Zapatero said Wednesday his position on withdrawingSpanish troops from Iraq remained unchanged despite an appealfrom President Bush to stand by the United States. (Reuters)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Blix says weapons inspections work: "Former U.N. chief inspector Hans Blix says many lessons can be learned from the Iraq war: Disarming a country by war is difficult. So is bringing democracy by occupation. But weapons inspections are an important tool and may be useful in the future, not only in Iraq but in North Korea."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Report: 5 Die in Kurd clash in Syria: "At least five people have been killed in clashes between Kurds and the police in northern Syria, a Kurdish politician said Wednesday."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
U.S., Iraqi forces launch massive hunt: "U.S. and Iraqi military forces backed by helicopters and armored vehicles launched a big operation in Baghdad on Wednesday, raiding suspected rebel hideouts in an effort to weed out insurgents and capture illegal weapons."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Israel strikes second target in Gaza: "An Israeli helicopter fired a missile at a crowd of people in the southern Gaza Strip on Wednesday, killing at least two people and wounding five others, Palestinian residents said."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
