CameronPoe
Member
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Would an attack by Islamic militants on the US homeland play into the hands of the neo-conservative movement in America? Yes or no will suffice. Elaborate if you wish.
Reciprocity
Member
+721|7027|the dank(super) side of Oregon
of course it would.  what else do you think Bush Jr. prays for?
golgoj4
Member
+51|7221|North Hollywood

CameronPoe wrote:

Would an attack by Islamic militants on the US homeland play into the hands of the neo-conservative movement in America? Yes or no will suffice. Elaborate if you wish.
it could be spun either way

Ne0-Cons say : See, they followed us HOME!

Dems (because they are in NO WAY LIBERAL, look it up if you have to): See this war on terror is misdirected and useless, it didn't protect us.


It would just be spun one way or another and whoever shouts louder will win until people wise up. See: Iraq involved in Sept 11th, compliments of dick (i eat children) cheney.
Liberal-Sl@yer
Certified BF2S Asshole
+131|6902|The edge of sanity

CameronPoe wrote:

Would an attack by Islamic militants on the US homeland play into the hands of the neo-conservative movement in America? Yes or no will suffice. Elaborate if you wish.
Of course.

The point I believe cam is trying to say is that a "staged" attack agianst america will sway the idiots....i mean undecided voters to the neo-con way of thinking.
Mekstizzle
WALKER
+3,611|7068|London, England
People say "if these guys get nukes, we'll turn the ME into glass" - i think not.

- How would you know what country it came from
- If you did accuse, but there wasn't any proof, and the government denied and you nuked them anyway...would that be right?

Imo, the last thing the U.S wants is a nuclear attack (especially before Iran gets the bomb or if they never make one) and not just for the huge amount of casualties.
Cerpin_Taxt
Member
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Mekstizzle wrote:

How would you know what country it came from
Every nuke has a radiation signature (or something like that) unique to where it was produced.
RAVAGE
Member
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CameronPoe wrote:

Would an attack by Islamic militants on the US homeland play into the hands of the neo-conservative movement in America? Yes or no will suffice. Elaborate if you wish.
obviously

Last edited by RAVAGE (2007-06-02 19:02:29)

jsnipy
...
+3,277|6969|...

yes
G3|Genius
Pope of BF2s
+355|7073|Sea to globally-cooled sea

Reciprocity wrote:

of course it would.  what else do you think Bush Jr. prays for?
You mean Hillary and the rest of the anti-war morons?

You may disagree with the war in Iraq, but as soon as you try to make the case that Bush hopes that happens, you lose all credibility in an honest debate.

Even an anti-Bush attitude will admit that Bush has been completely devoted towards his goal of taking the fight to them so they don't come to us.

To answer Cameron's question, I think it would.  Simply put, the latest vote to continue funding the war on terror--look at who voted which way: Obama and Hillary--against.  84% of congress: FOR.

It was all democrats except one independent from Vermont who voted against the funding.

It is clear who stands for what.
oug
Calmer than you are.
+380|6966|Πάϊ
Yes and no. I think the people will be split in half. In a sense, I guess another terrorist attack will only widen the already existing gap. Some will be even more scared and willing to back up any measures the government might propose.

But the other half of the population I think will oppose the government based on the argument that their policy of fear and pre-emptive wars will not have helped in the "fight against terrorism", and therefore they will not abide any further clipping of their freedoms.
ƒ³
golgoj4
Member
+51|7221|North Hollywood

G3|Genius wrote:

Reciprocity wrote:

of course it would.  what else do you think Bush Jr. prays for?
You mean Hillary and the rest of the anti-war morons?

You may disagree with the war in Iraq, but as soon as you try to make the case that Bush hopes that happens, you lose all credibility in an honest debate.

Even an anti-Bush attitude will admit that Bush has been completely devoted towards his goal of taking the fight to them so they don't come to us.

To answer Cameron's question, I think it would.  Simply put, the latest vote to continue funding the war on terror--look at who voted which way: Obama and Hillary--against.  84% of congress: FOR.

It was all democrats except one independent from Vermont who voted against the funding.

It is clear who stands for what.
Uh, actually no. He is devoted to his own agenda. This theoretical just proves the point that Iraq is a waste of time and our fine fighting men and women.  Taking the fight to the enemy is getting Osama and destroying Al Queda, but Bush cut and ran to something he thought would be easier in Iraq? And was promptly surprised. So now, we have a ton of mis directed resources whilst any serious plot can be hatched while we fuck around in the desert.

Its NOT clear who stands for what, considering all of the shredding of the constitution thats been going on to further the efforts of this 'war'. But believe what you will, the democrats are nothing but a distraction from the bigger problem. And its obviously working.

I would say here its clear who falls for what.
jsnipy
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+3,277|6969|...

Cerpin_Taxt wrote:

Mekstizzle wrote:

How would you know what country it came from
Every nuke has a radiation signature (or something like that) unique to where it was produced.
You can tell the trigger type and material, but its not as unique as say a gun bore.

Last edited by jsnipy (2007-06-02 18:37:25)

Kmar
Truth is my Bitch
+5,695|7047|132 and Bush

The question is do Americans feel "Neo-Cons" are tougher on defense? How would an attack be interpreted? Failure or inevitable consequence?
Xbone Stormsurgezz
Ajax_the_Great1
Dropped on request
+206|7093
Neo conservatives love war and death so of course.
Miller
IT'S MILLER TIME!
+271|7202|United States of America
I'm hungry, anyone want to get me a steak?
S.Lythberg
Mastermind
+429|6893|Chicago, IL
Yes
Miller
IT'S MILLER TIME!
+271|7202|United States of America
Cool, how quickly can you get it to southern california?
S.Lythberg
Mastermind
+429|6893|Chicago, IL
I must first breed the cow...
Then raise the cow...
Then kill the cow...
Then butcher the cow...
Then cook the cow...

so 3-5 years
Miller
IT'S MILLER TIME!
+271|7202|United States of America
Damn... Can anyone get one to me before I'm 20?
RedTwizzler
I do it for the lulz.
+124|6984|Chicago

Cerpin_Taxt wrote:

Mekstizzle wrote:

How would you know what country it came from
Every nuke has a radiation signature (or something like that) unique to where it was produced.
Not only that, but if you see it while it's en route to the target, you can take a satellite picture of the return address.
unnamednewbie13
Moderator
+2,073|7218|PNW

CameronPoe wrote:

Would an attack by Islamic militants on the US homeland play into the hands of the neo-conservative movement in America? Yes or no will suffice. Elaborate if you wish.
Yes. It would play into the hands of both liberal and neo-conservatives in America. Further excuses for "nationalization" (actually meaning the transfer of authority to the government to "empower" the people, here) and to spend more money on junker hardware to fuel an incomprehensible strategy that involves throwing truck troopers at bombs.
Turquoise
O Canada
+1,596|6852|North Carolina

CameronPoe wrote:

Would an attack by Islamic militants on the US homeland play into the hands of the neo-conservative movement in America? Yes or no will suffice. Elaborate if you wish.
I think you just asked whether or not 9/11 did.  The answer is yes....

9/11 was the best thing that could happen to the neoconservative movement.  Through that tragedy, all manner of paranoia and interventionism became seemingly justifiable.

Still, I'm not one of those "he let it happen" types.  I don't think Bush or his cronies would knowingly allow another 9/11 to occur, but they certainly would milk the successful thwarting of another plot for all it's worth.

The recent thwarted plot comes to mind....

Whatever the case, at least they now have a success to exploit, rather than just the ridiculous fearmongering of the last few years.  I'd rather they actually be competent while they spin for a change....

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