Bahu Virupaksha

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[quote]That is a common misconception. And of course it is wrong. Have you ever seen the Planet of the Apes series? The last one is very telling. The creators were trying to get out of the franchise and so it is sloppy, but has a great sub plot to it[/quote] It is a well known fact that the al-qaeda was formed, trasined and equpped by the USA during the days of Soviet occupation and the strategy was so successful that it has come back to haunt the very super power that launched the "BA

Reply to WikiLeaks and the Aghan War in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]They could have done it themselves after the USSR left - as the Northern Alliance was firmly entrenched in 1/3 of the country, and the Taliban in another 3rd[/quote] Unfortunately the resistance strirred up by USA against the Soviets concocted a heady brew of Islamic fundamentalism and anti communism. The results is of course the frnkensteinian monster in the form of AL QAEDA and the USA is now battling the very demons it created.

Reply to WikiLeaks and the Aghan War in Current Events Stardock Forums

You must give credit where it is due. Barack Obama and his Administration have the right political objectives in Afgahinstan. They however have inherited the ISI backed double dealing Thugs in the form of the Pakistan Government aNd its games. I feel that partion of Afgahistan together with the merger of the Pshtun territories of Pakistyan into a neutral land locked state under international safeguards like Switerland is the only solution that seems feasible.

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[quote]I just wonder when people are going to stop excusing this administration for their gross incompetence in everything and start holding THEM accountable to the level they did Bush. Stupid is as stupid does, and the most apparent revelation of this episode is how stupids can (and did) vote for this regime.[/quote] I cannot blame President Obama for the War or the present uncertain course it is taking. I feel that the uS shopuld shift from territoriAL INTEGRITY of Afghanista to its

WikiLeaks and the Aghan War in Current Events JoeUser Forums

The Af-Pak War has finally found a dubious notoriety, in the same manner as the Vietnam War found its in New York Times publication of the Pentagon Papers. The founder of WikiLeaks Jackie Assange, the Australian founder of this web site, has declared that the documents revealed on his site make a strong case for war crimes. This statement is sheer hype and the real story lies in the sordid nexus between the Government of Pakistan and its Army under

Reply to "Character is doing the right thing when nobody's looking." in Politics JoeUser Forums

The most damaging part of this episode is that the credibility of bloggers is called into question. By deliberately editing the speech the right wing blogger tried to embarass the NAACP. Unfortunately the organisation fell for it and now it turns out that the lady wasd quite innocent. It reminds me of the Lois Gates episode.

Reply to "Character is doing the right thing when nobody's looking." in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]I was under the impression that Ms Sherood was describing in her own words a moment of personal transformation and therefore the allegation of recism was not quite true. In any event racism is an ideology of power and domination and the underpreviledged and terefore a black woman can hardly be accued of racism and her dismissal seems excessive and I do hope that President Obama sets this matter to rest as it will dent his political profile, and credibility[/quote] <

Reply to "Character is doing the right thing when nobody's looking." in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Political Correctness should be called Political Non-sense[/quote] Political Corectness is also an infringement of the right of free expression and as a libertarian I do not endorse the contrived PC.

Reply to "Character is doing the right thing when nobody's looking." in Politics Stardock Forums

Let us hope that she is able to palinise the situation and "refudiate" the charge.

Reply to "Character is doing the right thing when nobody's looking." in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]She has the big government mentality, but she appears to be a sincere person who is gaming a system she did not create. But Shirley Sherrod is not racist.[/quote] This is what I believe to be true. I too think that there has been massive overaction.

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I was under the impression that Ms Sherood was describing in her own words a moment of personal transformation and therefore the allegation of recism was not quite true. In any event racism is an ideology of power and domination and the underpreviledged and terefore a black woman can hardly be accued of racism and her dismissal seems excessive and I do hope that President Obama sets this matter to rest as it will dent his political profile, and credibility.

Larry King: CNN Loses a great interviewer in Entertainment JoeUser Forums

Larry King of CNN shares smmething in common with the Tudor king of England: He too has had 8 wives and all of them blondes. I do hope that this is all that they share in common. On a more serious note, "What kind of TV journalism did Larry King represent? I have been a keen watcher of the Larry King Live show on CNN. His trade mark suspenders that he has converted into a fashion statement, his wry sense of humour,

Reply to Will Indians Face A BackLash in America? in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]She's one smart, principled, tough, articulate and unflappable lady[/quote] There have been some salacious news reports about her and though I do not believe them, I do not quite think of her as "pricipled"

Reply to Will Indians Face A BackLash in America? in Politics Stardock Forums

[quote]One case in point - Nikki Haley[/quote] Namratha Randhawa is now Nikki Haley and like the Comet will be a seasonal wonder.

Reply to Will Indians Face A BackLash in America? in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Most are here on the H1B visas, and most are friendly and competent. So much so that one has to go out of their way to think about who "Pranay" is or is from to remember he is Indian, and not just another programmer or engineer[/quote] I think the perception of Mr Pranay is dated and this may be true of the 1960,s and 70,s. The post national Indians all over the world identify only with their host counties and do not try to maintain a distinct ethnic or linguistic identity. The

Reply to Byrd Hospitalized--Rabid Reactionaries Renounce & Rejoice in Current Events JoeUser Forums

The reaction is surprising. Sen Byrd did admit that his association with the Klan was youthful indiscretion and he more than redeemed himself by his vote on the Iraq War. It apperars that the death of his grandson in 1982 made him change his ideas and though one must not forget the past, the senatr has shown great courage.

Reply to Obama's War on Afghanistan in Current Events Stardock Forums

[quote]kb & Bahu must be drinking from the same laced cup. The counter-insurgency strategy had nothing to do with McChrystal's resignation. But I guess that's close enough to almost. In the same sense that blue is almost orange[/quote][quote] DG, not actually predi[/quote][quote]As you correctly pointed out a year ago, Obama is very clueless on what he wants to do and accomplish in Afghanistan beyond his 30 second sound bites (which are for purely political consumption and are meaningless

Reply to Obama's War on Afghanistan in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]The US administration itself is in a dilema: should they go in for a Counter insurgency strategy or a counter terrorist strategy. General Stanley A McChrystal who has the support of Obama, though Secretary of Defence, Gates, is not too enthused about him, is a strong advocate of counter-insurgency and therefore the level of civillian casualities has increased radically. Air strikes are called by field commanders without even a modicum of consultation with the overall command structure

Reply to Israel,The Gaza Blockade and International Reaction in Current Events JoeUser Forums

http://www.crimesofwar.org/onnews/news-darfur.html I think this link gives a fairly comprehensive idea of the conflict, though I am not entirely in agreement over its neutrality.

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[quote]And Leauki has touched on the answer. It goes beyond that to a truth about extreme hatred and bigotry by the left. But the rebuttal to your response is that the media is not doing their job regardless of the reason. In a word, they are incompetent[/quote] I do not understand why Darfur and Gaza are considered test cases of Media freedom and political sensitivities. As far as Darfur is considered, the Western media has concentrated on the atrocities of the muslim arab militias a

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[quote]The first is a crime Israel must be condemned for, the second is perfectly OK and the UN and Europe would never lecture the Arab League over it.[/quote] Guess Whatr. You may be right. The world does not care for Darfur because it is away from the prying eyes of the Media.

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[quote]That doesn't make sense. Letting a select list of items into Gaza is a blockade.[/quote] Avoidance of dual use materials and strictly food, medicines and nothing that can be used in an offensive manner. That is what it means. Gaza is not a soverign entitly and therefore Israel uses its right of self defence to enforce the blockade.

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[quote]There is no humanitarian crisis, Israel sends over 15,000 tons of medicine and food through international organization[/quote] The envoy of the Quartet, Mr Tony Blair, has noow suggested exactly what we have argued here. Let a select list of items into Gaza and withdraw the blockade. Israel having realised that world opinion is against it, for the moment swill be brought on board. No matter what the HAMAS is or is not, Israel has its own security has to engage with it. No

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[quote]They were not "binding UN resolutions".[/quote] You are right. Surely there are UN resolutions which have been vetoed by the US. I may be wrong but there is one on the return of Bekkah Valley and Golan Hieghts. But as I have said my own reading on the specific issue of UN genaral and UNSC resolutions may be alittle shaky.

Reply to Israel,The Gaza Blockade and International Reaction in Current Events Stardock Forums

[quote]And have they been general ("Both sides are asked to...") or special ("Israel is asked to...")?[/quote] What about the repeated calls for ceasefire during Israels/s war with Lebanon.