America, don't let your pants down!

The Avon Lady · 09-05-07, 12:50 AM

How Many Lawyers Does It Take to Sink the U.S. Navy?

3Jane · 09-05-07, 04:07 AM

So, nations should only resort to the rule of law. In this case the rule of international law. If the use of force is unavalable. Anyone surprised by that line of thought. No, me neither.

Skybird · 09-05-07, 04:41 AM

Don't like the haughty tone and sometimes even suggestive language this essay is written in.

Jimbuna · 09-05-07, 04:46 AM

Totally confused as to why the Americans should want to relinquish their advantage whilst being in a position of strength :hmm:

P_Funk · 09-05-07, 05:11 AM

Ah yes the classic flouting of international law. Notice the repetition of "unsympathetic" in many sentences. This isn't asserting that a moral falsehood is borne by those that might rule against the US, but instead implies a position which doesnt not allow said parties to acknowledge the US's behavior as necessary for whatever ends are to be justified by the neverending geo-political impertaives laid out by the US's foreign policy. Morality interestingly enough never enters into it, nor does legality. I find it quite hilarious that he mentions the international court case about Nicaragua, as if its a travesty that the US would be found guilty of that. Amazing the way this guys thinks.

This about sums it up.

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The point isn't that we should try to shoot our way out of any future disputes about our rights on the seas. The United States has a great stake in upholding general rules of restraint on the high seas, both to protect our own ocean-borne commerce and to reassure others that we can use our power wisely. But in a crisis or a special case, where national security seems to require some exception to the general rule, do we want to leave ourselves dependent on permission from some international body?

Does anyone notice that apparently everything the US does at the UN is an exception to the rule?

Jimbuna · 09-05-07, 05:26 AM

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Does anyone notice that apparently everything the US does at the UN is an exception to the rule?

Could it have anything to do with the fact that not only do they own the building, but they also bankrole everything it needs to exist ? :hmm:

The Avon Lady · 09-05-07, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by P_Funk

Does anyone notice that apparently everything the US does at the UN is an exception to the rule?

""It is better to be making the news than taking it."
- Winston Churchill

"Some Europeans have never lost faith in appeasement as a way of life."
- John Bolton, former US Ambassador to the UN

The Avon Lady · 09-05-07, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Don't like the haughty tone and sometimes even suggestive language this essay is written in.

Then you can let your pants down.

Skybird · 09-05-07, 05:00 AM

Typical women - always thinking of just one thing...

The Avon Lady · 09-05-07, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Typical women - always thinking of just one thing...

The latest fashion! :hmm:

09-06-07, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 3Jane

So, nations should only resort to the rule of law. In this case the rule of international law. If the use of force is unavalable. Anyone surprised by that line of thought. No, me neither.

Where exactly IS Gort when we need him?
Someone has to keep all these kids in line.

kiwi_2005 · 09-06-07, 02:36 PM

The 1960's equals CIA connects man! call me paranioa but hey i can't help it i just watched "The Good Sheperd"

Matt damon played it well, even if he looked a bit to ridget!

Heibges · 09-06-07, 10:57 PM

With a title like that, I though the thread would be about Senator Craig.

The Avon Lady · 09-06-07, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Heibges

With a title like that, I though the thread would be about Senator Craig.

Here ya go, sonny!

09-05-07, 12:50 AM	#1
The Avon Lady Über Mom Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jerusalem, Israel Posts: 6,147 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	America, don't let your pants down! How Many Lawyers Does It Take to Sink the U.S. Navy? __________________ "Victory will come to us from the wombs of our women." - Houari Boumedienne, President of Algeria, Speech before the UN, 1974

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3Jane Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: York. Northern England. Posts: 1,004 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	So, nations should only resort to the rule of law. In this case the rule of international law. If the use of force is unavalable. Anyone surprised by that line of thought. No, me neither. __________________ Fate opposes me in vitality and morality, forced ever onward, burdened, always in shackles. So this very moment, without tarrying, pluck the quivering strings. Because fate punishes the one who plays, all lament with me. (http://hosted.filefront.com/KatherineRowan)

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,687 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Don't like the haughty tone and sometimes even suggestive language this essay is written in. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,770 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Totally confused as to why the Americans should want to relinquish their advantage whilst being in a position of strength :hmm: __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,687 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Typical women - always thinking of just one thing... __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	The 1960's equals CIA connects man! call me paranioa but hey i can't help it i just watched "The Good Sheperd" Matt damon played it well, even if he looked a bit to ridget! __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

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Heibges Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 1,633 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	With a title like that, I though the thread would be about Senator Craig. __________________ U.Kdt.Hdb B. I. 28) This possibility of using the hydrophone to help in detecting surface ships should, however, be restricted to those cases where the submarine is unavoidably compelled to stay below the surface. http://www.hackworth.com/