has anyone else noticed...

[scientaestubiqu]

that the words "pre-emptive strike" translate to "unprovoked attack"?

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[sunday_silence]

Yep. Welcome to US 'diplomacy by things-that-go-boom' strategy. Eh.

[calenturian]

And only the "good guys" are allowed to have a pre-emptive strike.

I can't remember who said (but I think I agree) that Iraq is about the only country that could justify a pre-emptive strike at the moment...

i think it was George Carlin who said, "...

[aquatwo]

"if firefighters fight fire and crime fighters fight fire, what do freedomfighters fight?"

it's all about selective wording. the US is the global mafia, slowly (well at leats it used to be slowly) moving towards a fascist state.

Re: i think it was George Carlin who said, "...

[malver]

I agree, and that in addition gives another reason why I (already) am beginning to think George Carlin is the bee's knees (or whathave) *g*
(I'm also reminded indirectly of this.)

Re: i think it was George Carlin who said, "...

[scientaestubiqu]

that would be funny, if it wasn't so true...

Re: i think it was George Carlin who said, "...

[aquatwo]

woulda been better if i hadn't been too tired to botch the quote. :-P