Comments on: Warped Minds Thinking Alike http://www.mahablog.com/2007/05/06/warped-minds-thinking-alike/ Making the World Safe for Liberalism Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:13:47 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: The Mahablog » What a Quagmire Looks Like http://www.mahablog.com/2007/05/06/warped-minds-thinking-alike/comment-page-1/#comment-216647 The Mahablog » What a Quagmire Looks Like Tue, 15 May 2007 17:32:45 +0000 http://www.mahablog.com/?p=1710#comment-216647 [...] I go on a rant from time to time — most recently here and here — about how our invasion of Iraq fulfilled Osama bin Laden’s fondest hopes, and how the longer we stay there the better for al Qaeda. I like the way Perret puts it — Time is not neutral. Time is on the enemy’s side. The more time they get, the stronger they will be. [...] [...] I go on a rant from time to time — most recently here and here — about how our invasion of Iraq fulfilled Osama bin Laden’s fondest hopes, and how the longer we stay there the better for al Qaeda. I like the way Perret puts it — Time is not neutral. Time is on the enemy’s side. The more time they get, the stronger they will be. [...]

]]> By: News and info on a lot of subjects » Renewal in Iraq http://www.mahablog.com/2007/05/06/warped-minds-thinking-alike/comment-page-1/#comment-214981 News and info on a lot of subjects » Renewal in Iraq Tue, 08 May 2007 06:05:23 +0000 http://www.mahablog.com/?p=1710#comment-214981 [...] The Mahablog Iraq WarHere are the numbers to keep in mind: Number of Democrats in the House 233 Number of votes needed to override a veto, if all members vote 290 Number of Republican/Independent votes needed [...] [...] The Mahablog Iraq WarHere are the numbers to keep in mind: Number of Democrats in the House 233 Number of votes needed to override a veto, if all members vote 290 Number of Republican/Independent votes needed [...]

]]> By: No More Mr. Nice Guy! http://www.mahablog.com/2007/05/06/warped-minds-thinking-alike/comment-page-1/#comment-214698 No More Mr. Nice Guy! Mon, 07 May 2007 05:23:15 +0000 http://www.mahablog.com/?p=1710#comment-214698 <strong>One more glorious victory and we're all finished</strong> This isn't prompted by any particular news item (other than the four-year anniversary of Captain Codp... One more glorious victory and we’re all finished

This isn’t prompted by any particular news item (other than the four-year anniversary of Captain Codp…

]]> By: No More Mr. Nice Guy! http://www.mahablog.com/2007/05/06/warped-minds-thinking-alike/comment-page-1/#comment-214686 No More Mr. Nice Guy! Mon, 07 May 2007 04:10:19 +0000 http://www.mahablog.com/?p=1710#comment-214686 <blockquote> My theory is that bin Laden long ago discovered George W Bush’s Malkovich tunnel. </blockquote> There's a great sentence in Richard Clarke's book, "Against All Enemies": "It was as if Osama bin Laden, hidden in some high mountain redoubt, were engaging in long-range mind control of George Bush, chanting 'invade Iraq, you must invade Iraq.'"

My theory is that bin Laden long ago discovered George W Bush’s Malkovich tunnel.

There’s a great sentence in Richard Clarke’s book, “Against All Enemies”:

“It was as if Osama bin Laden, hidden in some high mountain redoubt, were engaging in long-range mind control of George Bush, chanting ‘invade Iraq, you must invade Iraq.’”

]]> By: tubino http://www.mahablog.com/2007/05/06/warped-minds-thinking-alike/comment-page-1/#comment-214670 tubino Mon, 07 May 2007 03:01:54 +0000 http://www.mahablog.com/?p=1710#comment-214670 I would very VERY much like to see some big-dog pundits push this point hard. It's a solid argument, and the time for it has never been better. I would also like a pony, preferably one that never gets tired and never needs to eat or poop. I would very VERY much like to see some big-dog pundits push this point hard. It’s a solid argument, and the time for it has never been better.

I would also like a pony, preferably one that never gets tired and never needs to eat or poop.

]]> By: maha http://www.mahablog.com/2007/05/06/warped-minds-thinking-alike/comment-page-1/#comment-214653 maha Mon, 07 May 2007 01:10:11 +0000 http://www.mahablog.com/?p=1710#comment-214653 <i>Laughable</i> I'm not laughing. Puppets like you are not the least bit amusing. Laughable

I’m not laughing. Puppets like you are not the least bit amusing.

]]> By: nabalzbbfr http://www.mahablog.com/2007/05/06/warped-minds-thinking-alike/comment-page-1/#comment-214644 nabalzbbfr Mon, 07 May 2007 00:18:27 +0000 http://www.mahablog.com/?p=1710#comment-214644 <i>Boy, al-Zawahiri couldn’t have served up Republican talking points better if he was on Grover Norquist’s fax distribution list, could he?</i> Laughable. As if you've never heard of reverse psychology Boy, al-Zawahiri couldn’t have served up Republican talking points better if he was on Grover Norquist’s fax distribution list, could he?

Laughable. As if you’ve never heard of reverse psychology

]]> By: erinyes http://www.mahablog.com/2007/05/06/warped-minds-thinking-alike/comment-page-1/#comment-214603 erinyes Sun, 06 May 2007 19:45:08 +0000 http://www.mahablog.com/?p=1710#comment-214603 I remember when I was in the 8th grade, thinking that if I could just join the marines and kill Ho Chi Minh, all the world's troubles would be solved. Now we have a new enemy (we are told).It is stateless, silent, and sinister....the things nightmares are made of. Wanna buy some swampland in Florida? Let's review history. Under Clinton, the U.S. and NATO bombed the hell out of Belgrade.We did this to save the Bosnian Muslims from genocide at the hands of the Serbs lead by one Slobodon Milosovitch, who was eventually captured and sent to the Hague to stand trial for war crimes, but died in prison. Now a pipeline runs through the Balkans, bringing oil to the happy citizens of Europe from the Caucasus region, where the U.S has set up military bases. In the '90, UNOCAL was attempting to work a deal with the Taliban in Afghanistan to construct a pipeline from the Caspian Basin, down through Pakistan to the Arabian Sea.At the same time, an Argentine corporation was attempting to work a similar deal. The Argentine economy went bust (suprise!). War was not declared, but thrust upon Afghanistan to rid the world of evil, and in particular, one evil of all evils, Usama Bin Laden. A pipeline deal has been signed with the government of Afghanistan lead by one Hamid Karsai, a former manager of UNOCAL.Afghanistan has NEVER been conquored by a western country.Usama has not been found. Our "Intelligence" sources say he may be hiding in Pakistan....or Saudi Arabia.... or Sudan... or Gula Gula Island. Our "Intelligence" sources gave us such luminaries as Porter Goss and George Tenent. Other sources tell us that the good spooks are leaving the CIA and seeking employment elsewhere. Not a good thing. (see the bees, following statement) Iraq was declared to be a threat to the U.S. because they were planning to obtain some very nasty weapons which they would use on our troops and (Gasp!) on the good people of Israel, who we are to protect at all cost because they are "God's" chosen people. The good people of the You Knighted states of 'merica swallowed this load of bull, mostly because they were sceered of them bad A-rabs, and because it fit in nicely with some twisted "Biblical" prophesy, as told by such holy men as John Hagee, Franklin Graham,Pat Robertson, and Jerry Falwell.Holy men with billion dollar portfolios and body guards, no less. Enter Fox News, with it's prophets of doom and spinners of lies. In Michael Moore's F 9/11, there was one scene where sales people from the major U.S. corporations were salivating over the prospects of "rebuilding" Iraq (for fun and profit). It's all about the money folks, the power and the money.We are told by the "Commander Guy" that we need to bring democracy to the Iraqis, and to rid the world of something he calls "Islamofascism", there is no such thing as "Islamofascism", but the devil is in the details We (as a nation) have fallen for the biggest hose job in history, and we're gonna pay big time for Bush/Cheney and their evil minions. On another note, while cutting back the palmettos on my property this morning, I noticed that there were no bees on the many blooms. This time of year, bees are very busy gathering the nectar from the palmettos . No Bees, not a good thing.Give me spots on my apples, but leave me the birds and the bees-PLEASE! I googled "Jatropha" this morning to find a source for seeds to plant on some vacant land I own. Jatropha is a plant that produces a high quality oil for biodiesel. The source I found was in India, where biodiesel production is encouraged. I can't find a local source because Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and the Harris Corporation are encouraged here. Go figure. I shall now go back to the realm and kick ass on the Evil queen Andariel with Pinkey, my level 18 barbarian.In the fantasy realm of Diablo II, there are evil beings to be defeated, and just like in real life, we know who they are...the script is written,.and magic happens! I remember when I was in the 8th grade, thinking that if I could just join the marines and kill Ho Chi Minh, all the world’s troubles would be solved.
Now we have a new enemy (we are told).It is stateless, silent, and sinister….the things nightmares are made of.
Wanna buy some swampland in Florida?
Let’s review history.
Under Clinton, the U.S. and NATO bombed the hell out of Belgrade.We did this to save the Bosnian Muslims from genocide at the hands of the Serbs lead by one Slobodon Milosovitch, who was eventually captured and sent to the Hague to stand trial for war crimes, but died in prison. Now a pipeline runs through the Balkans, bringing oil to the happy citizens of Europe from the Caucasus region, where the U.S has set up military bases.
In the ‘90, UNOCAL was attempting to work a deal with the Taliban in Afghanistan to construct a pipeline from the Caspian Basin, down through Pakistan to the Arabian Sea.At the same time, an Argentine corporation was attempting to work a similar deal.
The Argentine economy went bust (suprise!). War was not declared, but thrust upon Afghanistan to rid the world of evil, and in particular, one evil of all evils, Usama Bin Laden.
A pipeline deal has been signed with the government of Afghanistan lead by one Hamid Karsai, a former manager of UNOCAL.Afghanistan has NEVER been conquored by a western country.Usama has not been found. Our “Intelligence” sources say he may be hiding in Pakistan….or Saudi Arabia…. or Sudan… or Gula Gula Island. Our “Intelligence” sources gave us such luminaries as Porter Goss and George Tenent. Other sources tell us that the good spooks are leaving the CIA and seeking employment elsewhere. Not a good thing. (see the bees, following statement)
Iraq was declared to be a threat to the U.S. because they were planning to obtain some very nasty weapons which they would use on our troops and (Gasp!) on the good people of Israel, who we are to protect at all cost because they are “God’s” chosen people.
The good people of the You Knighted states of ‘merica swallowed this load of bull, mostly because they were sceered of them bad A-rabs, and because it fit in nicely with some twisted “Biblical” prophesy, as told by such holy men as John Hagee, Franklin Graham,Pat Robertson, and Jerry Falwell.Holy men with billion dollar portfolios and body guards, no less.
Enter Fox News, with it’s prophets of doom and spinners of lies.
In Michael Moore’s F 9/11, there was one scene where sales people from the major U.S. corporations were salivating over the prospects of “rebuilding” Iraq (for fun and profit).
It’s all about the money folks, the power and the money.We are told by the “Commander Guy” that we need to bring democracy to the Iraqis, and to rid the world of something he calls “Islamofascism”, there is no such thing as “Islamofascism”, but the devil is in the details
We (as a nation) have fallen for the biggest hose job in history, and we’re gonna pay big time for Bush/Cheney and their evil minions.
On another note, while cutting back the palmettos on my property this morning, I noticed that there were no bees on the many blooms. This time of year, bees are very busy gathering the nectar from the palmettos . No Bees, not a good thing.Give me spots on my apples, but leave me the birds and the bees-PLEASE!
I googled “Jatropha” this morning to find a source for seeds to plant on some vacant land I own. Jatropha is a plant that produces a high quality oil for biodiesel. The source I found was in India, where biodiesel production is encouraged. I can’t find a local source because Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and the Harris Corporation are encouraged here. Go figure.
I shall now go back to the realm and kick ass on the Evil queen Andariel with Pinkey, my level 18 barbarian.In the fantasy realm of Diablo II, there are evil beings to be defeated, and just like in real life, we know who they are…the script is written,.and magic happens!

]]> By: Dan http://www.mahablog.com/2007/05/06/warped-minds-thinking-alike/comment-page-1/#comment-214588 Dan Sun, 06 May 2007 18:08:39 +0000 http://www.mahablog.com/?p=1710#comment-214588 UBL: "Holy War, anyone?" GWB: "I'm in. Bring it." UBL: “Holy War, anyone?”
GWB: “I’m in. Bring it.”

]]> By: paradoctor http://www.mahablog.com/2007/05/06/warped-minds-thinking-alike/comment-page-1/#comment-214560 paradoctor Sun, 06 May 2007 16:33:19 +0000 http://www.mahablog.com/?p=1710#comment-214560 My theory is that bin Laden long ago discovered George W Bush's Malkovich tunnel. My theory is that bin Laden long ago discovered George W Bush’s Malkovich tunnel.

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