10-04-2004, 02:56 PM
Chaerophon,Oct 2 2004, 01:40 PM Wrote:Much of the Western world interpreted that comment in exactly the same way as D-Dave. Perhaps they were mistaken in doing so, and that wasn't Bush et al's intent; fair enough. The point is that he never really clarified. The speech was quite ambiguous, and you can't really blame people for interpreting it as such. I, for one, think that it is a bit of a stretch to suppose that the speech wasn't intentionally unclear.
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If folks choose to read something into a statement, whose "the moron" that the Eurotrash are always on about? Those who choose that line need to look in the mirror.
Let's try understanding what is behind the "with us or against us" concept.
"If you do not choose to actively be part of the solution, you are part of the problem." i.e; it takes a dedicated effort by all the nations to take down terrorism.
Related thought: "Evil prospers when good men do nothing."
Occhi
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Cry 'Havoc' and let slip the Men 'O War!
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete