Bahu Virupaksha

Reply to Libya and the International Community in Current Events JoeUser Forums

But without a full fledged invasion (doubtful), you are correct in that it has fizzled. I said that at the beginning. They jumped in too late. I think there is more. You may not agree with me, but I do think it is not an accident that on the day that Obama announces his relection bid he also orders the bombing of LIbya. Is Arab blood to be sacrificed to get Obama another term in the White House. Those who supported him thinking that he would be different, find Obama worse

Reply to Libya and the International Community in Current Events JoeUser Forums

The Nato initiative backed by Obama has spluttered to a halt. The ill adviced intervention will only lead to furthering the interest of all those opposed to democracy in the region.

Reply to Libya and the International Community in Current Events Stardock Forums

There are a great many contradictions inthe present policy. UK mounted a rescue/relief mission which was captured by the very men the mission had been sent to help. Libya got a a propaganda windfall as a result. Obama has no real reason to get into the Libyan mess except a death wish to go down the road of George Bush. The Libyan misadventure will push up the price of petrol, a situation USA ca n not afford. Sarkozy will not

Julian Assange and his World in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Julian Assange has become thge very symbol of political freedom and one can say that in this day and age, if there is one individual who has literally created history, then it is he. Having said that we must also admit that having known the wiles of the security sate that he decries so much, he would be percecuted. Today he stands virtually alone. Abandoned even by the country of his birth--Australia. Britain and Sweden both countries that preach to the r

Reply to Libya and the International Community in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]So now what do we do in the rest of the Arab world? Protesters were shot by US backed government forces in Yemen. When does the no-fly zone and the tank busting start there? How about Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Jordan, and Iran? Or are only some worth saving? Surely the US's actions will embolden other protesters in the middle east. Will we come to their aid as well? Or (more likely) be the great hypocrites we are, and cause more distrust. What a slippery slope.[/quote] Well

Reply to Libya and the International Community in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]Clever how the Arab League suckered us & the EU into this & immediately denounced it. [/quote][quote]My favorite part was "US backed EU enforced", had it been the other way around he would have said US led EU backed making us, as usual, the main bad guys. I love how Bahu always puts the US and the main villain on this planet[/quote] The Arab League as expected runs with the Hare and Hunts with the hound. If US did not understand this, it is unfortunate. Now they are cal

Libya and the International Community in Current Events JoeUser Forums

One one really likes the Col and he is an unsavory sort of fellow. A megalomaniac with vision of grandeur extending throughout North Africa. It appears that al-jazeera is extremely influential; in the Arabic world just as I pointed out in an earlier blog. However, this channel is successful against secular dictators and is making no headway in countries like Saudi Arabia in which repression is a way of life. Col Ga

Reply to An American Rambo in Pakistan in Current Events Stardock Forums

[quote]I can say that Raymand will be released after the so called independent judiciary in Pakistan makes some heroic noises and the US State Department should just be quiet and not make offensive statements. In fact the Raymond Issue has cost Mr Qureshi, the Foreign Minister, his job[/quote] JUST AS I PREDICTED MR. RAYMOND DAVIS WALKED FREE. IT SEEMS THE STATE DEPARTMENT JUST KEPT QUIET AND LET THE SO CALLED DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT OF ZARDARI DO ITS BIT.

Reply to An American Rambo in Pakistan in Current Events Stardock Forums

Raymond Davis apparently works for the CIA and he deserves to be defended.

Reply to Al Jazeera and the Revolution in the Middle East in Current Events JoeUser Forums

I had rightly predicted that the example in Tunisia will spread and now Col Gadaffi is the next Head of State to topple.

Reply to An American Rambo in Pakistan in Current Events JoeUser Forums

I think you did not quite understand what I said. I have clearly said (1) the two men shot carried unlicenced weapons--an AK-47 and a sub machine gun. One of them was a known criminal and I have also said that Raymond Davis can legitimately claim self defence and I ended with some enny for his ability to shoot straight from a moving car and spot on just the two with a single shot. I can say that Raymand will be released after the so called independent judiciary in Pakistan makes some

Reply to An American Rambo in Pakistan in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]Interesting story, now can you provide proof of these facts? Or am I suppose to take your word of this being fact? Sure I could search the Internet for proof but since you are the one claiming to "present" the facts, hows about presenting links to these facts while you're at it. Then maybe I can give a decent reply.[ /quote]http://www.dawn.com/2011/02/05/experts-start-consultations-

An American Rambo in Pakistan in Current Events JoeUser Forums

The mainstream Ameican Press has been covering the Raymond Davis shooting episode from just one side. I would like to present the facts as they are on the ground. US presence in Pakistan is deeply resented as the unmitigated drone attacks (I have already written about it) has caused widespread collateral damage. Of course, there has been as odd success against a militant or two, but the vast amjority of those kille

Reply to Al Jazeera and the Revolution in the Middle East in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]Once again I will be proved right. Once again? LOL, that's funny. At least you can make me laugh a bit[/quote] Good for you. I was right on Iraq, Afghanistan, on the rial of the soldiers found guilty of war crimes in Mahmoudiyya and scores of other matters. They are are on this site and I have not deleted or edited them. In my profession I cannot afford to be wrong on such matters.

Reply to Al Jazeera and the Revolution in the Middle East in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]But of course being the myopic nature of your OPINIONS and your insistence on victimology, I doubt you will learn anything. [/quote] The events are unfolding even as I write. Once again I will be proved right. Hosni Mubarck will fall but that does not mean that an Age of Aquarius will dawn. It only means that the Al Jazeera inspired cocktail of public resentment and private angst will spin out of contol and Israel will have a REAL NIGHMARE AT HAND. i AM writing about an event t

Reply to Donating Blood PAYS in Blogging JoeUser Forums

I hope your health improves and you are back to being your combative self. I have a remedy for stomach problems especially that related to the early phases of polyps formation. Take a handfull of neem leaves (I do not know the botanical name) and soak it overnight in warm water. Early in the morning strain the leaves and have the water. It tastes bitter as hell, but it does tonnes of good. Antioxidant power house.

Reply to Al Jazeera and the Revolution in the Middle East in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]Yes indeed - everything evil is the fault of the "west[/quote] My statement was a statement of fact. The Tunisian regime was backed by the "West" and so is the regime that is tottering in Egypt. I have not blmaed anyone nor have I played the "victim" card. I have written a critique as I see it wihout fear or favor.

Al Jazeera and the Revolution in the Middle East in Current Events JoeUser Forums

More than 150 years ago, a correspondent for the New York Times, bearded and with a penchant for purple prose wrote: A spectre is haunting Europe and it is that of Revolution. Today we can say that the spewctre of political change is haunting the Middle East and the fall of Ben Ali who rule Tunisis for nearly 25 years the imminent regime change in Egypt shows that the people of the Middle East have got tired of the keptocarcies that

Reply to GUNS AND THE LAW in Blogging JoeUser Forums

[quote]Who says who's interpretation of the Second Amendment is 'expansive'[/quote] There is the whole issue of a well regulated militia and the avoidance of the well regulated part of the ammendment is the "expansive" part.

Reply to GUNS AND THE LAW in Blogging JoeUser Forums

[quote]We have a contract between the people and the state - it's called the Constitution. Who in hell is using guns 'for the purpose of assertion of an identity'[/quote] If you read what I have said, you will find that I ahve clearly distinguished between the the different propositions. The first sttament was in the context of the right of self defence, the second was in thencontesxt of "gun culture". So I have not mixed up the two.

Reply to GUNS AND THE LAW in Blogging JoeUser Forums

[quote]The state cannot be trusted with such grave a task. Furthermore, you assume that a violently insane person need only have their gun taken away for them to be rendered safe for society. If someone is violently insane they need to be committed, not merely prevented from owning a gun.[/quote][quote]This term is offensive and derogatory. You are using the term "gun culture" as an insult for American culture (there is nothing wrong with guns, but you using at as insult has unfortunate impli

Reply to GUNS AND THE LAW in Blogging JoeUser Forums

[quote]I would never advise invading America; there would be a gun behind every blade of grass."--Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto[/quote] Invasion is not what we are talking about. I know USA will defend itself and Americans will fight to preserve their freedom. What I am saying is simple; Does lax implementaion of rule allow men or women with diminished mental abilities acquire weapons which they use in inflict damage on society. Can that kind of gun culture be controlled. You will agree wi

Reply to Where did everyone go? in Blog Communities JoeUser Forums

I miss Baker Street. He was fun to read as well as highly correct in his arguments.

Reply to GUNS AND THE LAW in Blogging JoeUser Forums

[quote]I am not saying that those who advocate gun control do so because they wish to personally seize power. However, they would leave us defenseless for when someone does attempt to do so. Or an invasion from a foreign power[/quote][quote]And what about when trying to act as a militia against an invading force or a despotic government?[/quote] Even if the citizen's has the right to bear arms, we still have the whole issue of defining the "well regulated militia" that the IInd Ammend

Reply to GUNS AND THE LAW in Blogging JoeUser Forums

[quote]You assume that making guns illegal will prevent criminals from getting guns. [/quote][quote]And more would die without the self defense capability of guns. When armed men break into a house looking for victims, guns for all equalize the chances[/quote][quote]Based on survey data from a 2000 study published in the Journal of Quantitative Criminology, U.S. civilians use guns to defend themselves and others from crime at least 989,883 times per year.[/quote][quote]I do agree that we need