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TheMercenary 03-30-2011 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Fair&Balanced (Post 719665)
Dont you think there is equal hypocrisy on the right?

Those who were all gung-ho to invade Iraq at the cost of $billions and thousands of US lives are so reticent to support a much less costly and much more limited action in Libya.

But then again, in a recent Gallup Poll, more Republicans support Obama's actions in Libya (57 approve - 31 disapprove) than Democrats (51-34)

Polls are the weakest form of statistical significance. You should know that already...

Happy Monkey 03-30-2011 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMercenary (Post 719648)
I have no idea why you posted a string of my replys, I was responding to your one question, "What are you talking about?".

What were you talking about with respect to the message you were responding to, which was about Bosnia? Or was your "Really, OK until..." post in response to a different post? If so, which one?

Fair&Balanced 03-30-2011 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMercenary (Post 719669)
Polls are the weakest form of statistical significance. You should know that already...

I'm not interested in debating the value of polls as one measure of public opinion, albeit less than perfect, but still a measure that conveys a picture at a point in time.

But you ignored the question.

Dont you think there is equal hypocrisy on the right?

Fair&Balanced 03-30-2011 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Happy Monkey (Post 719670)
What were you talking about with respect to the message you were responding to, which was about Bosnia? Or was your "Really, OK until..." post in response to a different post? If so, which one?

Maybe you should repeat the question in case he forgot?

So why dont you think Bosnia was a US victory?

Spexxvet 03-30-2011 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Fair&Balanced (Post 719675)
So why dont you think Bosnia was a US victory?

Because a plane crashed last week in Libya. :rolleyes::p:

TheMercenary 03-30-2011 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Fair&Balanced (Post 719674)
I'm not interested in debating the value of polls as one measure of public opinion, albeit less than perfect, but still a measure that conveys a picture at a point in time.

But you ignored the question.

Dont you think there is equal hypocrisy on the right?

Any person who is schooled in the examination of statistics would quickly ignore the individual who tried to hold up a poll as some form of statistical significance in an attempt to strengthen their argument. I do respect your continual attempts to sway public opinion but you shall never pass the scientific examination of the continually failed arguments. But yet you quote them as some form of valid point. And in this post you acknowledge that you are posting but yet another Straw Man attempt to advance the failed point based on a poll. Reflux you are a Goddam Fool.....

TheMercenary 03-30-2011 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Fair&Balanced (Post 719674)
I'm not interested in debating the value of polls as one measure of public opinion, albeit less than perfect, but still a measure that conveys a picture at a point in time.

But yet you quote them as if they have some validity. And they do not.

TheMercenary 03-30-2011 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Happy Monkey (Post 719670)
What were you talking about with respect to the message you were responding to, which was about Bosnia? Or was your "Really, OK until..." post in response to a different post? If so, which one?

You have avoided the question. Why?

TheMercenary 03-30-2011 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by infinite monkey (Post 719652)
Cause it's funny.

:corn:

Is this your Manic or Depressive state? :sweat:

TheMercenary 03-30-2011 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Fair&Balanced (Post 719656)
You felt the need to bring up Darfur (and blaming Obama) as well as suggesting that Obama's action did not have Congressional approval.

No I brought up Darur because you did so. I could give a shit about that issue. We have no dog in that hunt.

[quote]Dramatic exaggeration of facts..claiming the UN resolution was only for a No Fly Zone to the comparison to Egypt, with lots of name calling in between.[/ quote] Damm, I called you names? where?


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Situations such as Ghaddfi threatening to send troops door-to-door and bombing civilians in major cities.
Well that is certainly different from Egypt, Syria, and Yemen.


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We differ on the meaning of protecting civilians. I would rather do more than less if thousands are threatened by the military.
What total bullshit. We have taken sides as has NATO.

TheMercenary 03-30-2011 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Fair&Balanced (Post 719675)
So why dont you think Bosnia was a US victory?

A better question would be, Why don't you think a military operation that invaded another country and drove to the center of their base of operation in 2 weeks would be seen as anything other than "Mission Accomplished!"?

Fair&Balanced 03-30-2011 10:17 PM

I now do understand why Lamplighter gave up trying to engage you in a rational discussion and left this place.

The tag line for Current Events is "Help understand the world by talking about things happening in it"

IMO, your dislike for Obama is so over the top, it affects you posts, often with misinformation, exaggerations and just an unwillingness to accept that other opinions may be equally valid as yours.

But have a nice night.

TheMercenary 03-30-2011 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Fair&Balanced (Post 719895)
I now do understand why Lamplighter gave up trying to engage you in a rational discussion and left this place.

Who gives a fuck about a Quitter? I don't. He is a pussy if he bailed. I have no respect for Quitters.

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The tag line for Current Events is "Help understand the world by talking about things happening in it"

IMO, your dislike for Obama is so over the top, it affects you posts, often with misinformation, exaggerations and just an unwillingness to accept that other opinions may be equally valid as yours.
So you want to suck up to Obama and the Demoncratic position. Who gives a shit what you think. I accept all opinions that are reasonable and well thought out. Reflux just is not one of them.

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But have a nice night.
Oh I will, and you can be assured that Obama will be a One Term President.

tw 03-30-2011 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMercenary (Post 719898)
So you want to suck up to Obama and the Demoncratic position. Who gives a shit what you think. I accept all opinions that are reasonable and well thought out.

So how many Chapters have you managed to read in Thomas Barnett's book?

TheMercenary 03-30-2011 10:51 PM

Did Ted say something?


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