Thoughts (or brain droppings, as George Carlin would
say):
1. We will never know for sure what photos and or
evidence was doctored and by who. This tends to happen
with things like this, the goings on with politics and
the war.
2. Since when does the United Nations dictate our
policy? I am not a citizen of the UN, or of some
supposed unified world. I am a strong nationalist, and
shall remain as such.
3. The war has gone on too long. How I personally feel
it should have been handled I will not comment on
here, as it would likely cause a flame war, with said
flames directed at me. However, it should have been
handled differently, more swiftly, and more
effectively.
4. If the US were to back down, and 'play nice doggie'
so to speak, that would not send a very good message
to potential enemies.
5. In reply to statements like: "The US is a bunch of
big bullies, and they are picking on poor deprived
people of the world that could cause no harm to such a
powerful nation. Why are they flexing their muscles
this way?" Can cause no harm? Tell this to those who
died in the towers; who speaks for the dead? What do
we say to the dead?
6. My personal idea of foreign policy: "Leave us
alone, we'll leave you alone, assuming you don't go
around butchering your own people. Be our friend,
we'll be your friend and will help you. Harm us, and
we will destroy you." Now, is it a nation's right to
be able to butcher their own people? I certainly don't
think so, and if the 'biggest dog on the block'
doesn't seem to think so either, so much the better.
7. Universal Service Act, eh? It appears dead, yet it
is interesting to consider. I've heard from the media
that Bush was the one who wanted the draft back, yet
this nice piece of legislative detritus has been
formulated by politicians of the more liberal
persuasion. 2 years of national service...hmmm...well,
let's see: I've been paying taxes so some people who
wish to do nothing can declare themselves unfit to
work, get free heat and power (and much more) while I
do honest, hard work, try to make ends meet, and
generally be a good person, and hope I do not freeze
this winter, because I damn sure wouldn't qualify for
any help from Uncle Sam. I'd say I have payed my
2-year 'debt to society' and then some.
8. Addition to above: Is there even a chance that this
Universal Service Act is a really nice/strange
internet hoax? The thing is unbelievable to read...
9. I'm not a Democrat, Republican, Green, Libertarian,
Communist Party USA, etc. When you see that nice
little space on your paper called "None of the above"
or "Other", think of me.
So....what's new on the scientific front?
--Kyle
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