so who else got a body cavity search on the way to work this fine morning?

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by Homerun04

We (USA) would get all the oil, and stop all the hatred and wars once and for all....and since the Soviet Union is no more, no country would stop us nor could stop us. In fact - behind closed doors - I'd bet most leaders of all countries would LOVE it if the USA did this. The only concern would be China....and seriously folks, who much should we care what China thinks about world affiars. Here is a country that so much wanted to be isolated from the rest of what was happening in the world that they tried to build a wall around their entire country. They wont care much.

You honestly beleive that China will isolate itself? China is actively going into countries we neglect in our own backyard and being very generous with those countries politically and economically. Building relationships that will benefit them and detract from us. This is a long range plan that they have. China more or less runs the Panama Canal (though I hope we would take that back if push comes to shove). China is building extensive port facilities in the Western Hemisphere. Building relationships with many latin american companies.

China has been actively trying to put a wedge between us and our allies in the Pacific. China is actively trying to expand their influence and defensive depth across their side of the Pacific.

China is building quickly militarily in quality while we draw down some of our capabilites. Russia is selling some of their best stuff to China and then China builds more under license. Russia can easily ally itself as much with China and leverage that against us. Especially as overstretched as our forces are. And yesterday there are reports that we might abandon our "two theater" military??

Just because Russia and China cannot invade the US does not mean that individually or together that they can't put a hurtin' on us in some circles, or that they would tremble in fear of us. There is a lot of sheeet happening in the background that is not to our advantage, especially when concerning China and Russia....

[fishweewee]

I think the chinks could afford to be nuked a few times, they might even thank us for thinning out their ranks from 2 billion to say, 200 million. Same goes for all the stinkies.

[Raven]

Originally Posted by fishweewee

Same goes for all the stinkies.

real good fww.....thanks i needed that.

[Homerun04]

I agree JohnR.....and for many years I have felt that ultimatley - after all shakes out - that the US and China would eventually split ownership -- if you will, meaning economic and socio-political ownership -- of the world.

It is because we both see the world in 180 degree opposite terms. Economically opposite, socio-politically opposite, and culturally opposite. People (read countries) of the world will eventually gravitate to one or the other extreme. So the theory goes anyway.....

China concerns me only in that they understand what we are saying here in this thread, and are right now actively "recruiting" countries to fall in line with their way of thinking....as you have pointed out in your post.

My plan allows the US to make sure we have the Middle East portion of the globe once the "great split" occurs. I think that Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill had similar ideas during Yalta.....in fact, that was the start of ALL these Middle East problems -- when the Islamists were told they were going to get back Palestine (their Holy Land now called Israel) after the war if they helped the US/British defeat the Germans.....then the British re-neged on this deal, and all hell broke loose...remember Lawrence of Arabia....??

[ThrowingTimber]

Nuke it. Fill the crater with water. Call it "Lake Victory"

[piemma]

You know, I think that the American public is getting sick and tired of this crap from a bunch of stupid ragheads that don't even know how to wipe their A$$E$ without getting it all over themselves. It's been almost 4 years and we are still dealing with "Orange Alert" and "Yellow Alert".
I am 57 years old, a Vet and not in the best of health but if someone will guarentee me that we are going to blow these bastards up once and for all, I will re-enlist in a minute.

[Homerun04]

[Bass Babe]

Being nice gets you nowhere. Being sneaky makes everyone distrust you. The heads of the country know what they want, but they deny it to seem altruistic, and try to accomplish it in a secretive manner instead. At this point, it seems like survival of the fittest is coming into play. I think the US should outwardly and openly express that we want the entire world to be like us -- as part of us, that we are strong, and that we are going to make it happen. Everyone always tries to make friends with the strongest kid on the block if they feel they can't beat him. Simply being honest could make us some enemies as well, but we may as well own up to our agenda. The world pretty much knows what's going on, anyways, right? I would prefer if this discussion wasn't necessary at all, but if I had to choose between "us" and "them", I'd choose us in a heartbeat.

[Homerun04]

BB - I agree COMPLETELY.....it is time to announce our intentions and see who is for us, and who is against us.....let the chips fall where they may.

[likwid]

Originally Posted by piemma

You know, I think that the American public is getting sick and tired of this crap from a bunch of stupid ragheads

I'm tired of the extremists
and tired of the people with the 50 ribbons, "gir r dun" stickers, and other crap they emblazon all over their ginormous SUVs.

Considering none of that crap actually funds any releif funds or charity, wtf is the point? To prove you're an "American" or prove you're a consumer whore?

[spence]

Originally Posted by likwid

"gir r dun" stickers

What in the sam hill is a "gir r dun" sticker

-spence

[Homerun04]

What in the sam hill is a "gir r dun" sticker

I suspect he meant to write "Git R Dun"....which is redneck for "Get Her Done"....you'll have to see Larry the Cable Guy's act on Blue Collar TV..........redneck's are trying to get this as the next "in" saying, I suppose

[spence]

Originally Posted by piemma

I am 57 years old, a Vet and not in the best of health but if someone will guarentee me that we are going to blow these bastards up once and for all, I will re-enlist in a minute.

The Narragansett Skunk Brigade

Sorry Paul, I couldn't resist

-spence

[ThrowingTimber]

I fookin love it

The Narragansett Skunk Brigade

[RIROCKHOUND]

Hey Spence the Kettle called, you're black too

(Not a racial comment incase anyone mistakes my humor)