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So it's a choice between a communist dicatorship and your premise? I wasn't aware of that, nor did I read any of that nonsense in the article you linked to. Why don't you continue to cite Iraq and Afghanistan some more? You're all over the map on this one. As I simply stated. A democratic Cuba is definitely a nice thought.

A democratic Cuba is definitely a nice thought.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Thursday the solution to the Middle East crisis was to destroy Israel, Iranian state media reported. In a speech during an emergency meeting of Muslim leaders in Malaysia, Ahmadinejad also called for an immediate cease-fire to end the fighting between Israel and the Iranian-back group Hezbollah. "Although the main solution is for the elimination of the Zionist regime, at this stage an immediate cease-fire must be implemented," Ahmadinejad said, according to state-run television in a report posted on its Web site. AP Hmm, sounds a little like Hitler's final solution, don't you think? What's most amazing, is that some people, and even some world leaders, praise this man. (Hugo Chavez comes to mind).

Not necessarily. If he's taking any perscription medication, the effects of alcohol can be greatly increased. Actually, it's the far-right Catholics that are the only one's left defending Israel at the present time. LOL!!! That's a shame. Bravheart is one of the best movies ever. You should see it. It has nothing to do with religion.Ok, on to Mel Gibson. Obviously what Gibson said was ignorant beyond belief. I'm glad he apologized, I'm really glad he's seeking some help, and I definitely realize that many people may not accept his apology for very legitimate reasons. That being said, he didn't say anthing that Cindy Sheehan hasn't said, sober. And he didn't drive his car in a lake, drowning a woman, while waiting 9 hours to report the accident. Let's try and put all this in perspective.

I thought they were funny and appropriate. Maybe you have to live under a murderous dictator to understand. Although, I haven't, and I did, so who knows.

Why, do you also have photos revealing Hezbollah's disgusting tactics?

Surely you can't be this obtuse. Canada and The United States have disagreed on softwood lumber for many years. I don't believe we've been accused as a terrorist sponsor. Stop playing dumb. You need me to explain this? Explain why Osama Bin Laden, who hates the Saudi Royal Family, wanted to have a majority of the 911 hijackers of Saudi descent. Please. What does your husband do when you make up new facts? Like no terrorists have come out of Iran, Iraq or Lebanon. Just wondering. Really? You say this in a thread that's titled "Venezuela's Chavez buys Russian fighter planes". Who's bestest friend in the whole-wide-world is a holocaust-denying, Jew-hating, terrorist sponsor, that wishes to see Israel wiped off the face of the earth.

Photos that damn Hezbollah Link The images include one of a group of men and youths preparing to fire an anti-aircraft gun metres from an apartment block with sheets hanging out on a balcony to dry. Others show a militant with AK47 rifle guarding no-go zones after Israeli blitzes. Another depicts the remnants of a Hezbollah Katyusha rocket in the middle of a residential block blown up in an Israeli air attack. The Melbourne man who smuggled the shots out of Beirut and did not wish to be named said he was less than 400m from the block when it was obliterated. "Hezbollah came in to launch their rockets, then within minutes the area was blasted by Israeli jets," he said. "Until the Hezbollah fighters arrived, it had not been touched by the Israelis. Then it was totally devastated.

Hugo Chavez Receives Iran's Highest Honor Link Iran awarded Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez its highest state medal on Sunday for supporting Tehran in its nuclear standoff with the international community, while Chavez urged the world to rise up and defeat the U.S., state-run media in both countries reported "Let's save the human race, let's finish off the U.S. empire," Chavez said Enough said.

How did you come to that conclusion? I never said that, or even implied that nonsense. Your argument is a strawman. I simply made an observation as to who his friends are, and to what his friends are (Castro, Ahmadinejad). In my opinion, it's very telling that he's become so close to a Jew-hating, holocaust-denying, terrorist sponsor. However, I can understand why you'd want to shift the subject, it's pretty hard to defend. I wasn't referring to Venezuala or Chavez as sponsor's of terrorism, I was referring to Iran. None? LOL, are you being serious? 15 of the 19 hijackers where from Saudi Arabia, which was done for a reason. If Al Qaeda wanted 15 of the hijackers to instead be from Egypt, or Jordan, or Yemen, or Syria, or Iran, that could have been accomplished too. Al Qaeda recuits from all over the Middle East. However, Iran overtly funds hundreds of millions of dollars to various terrorist groups and individuals. Yes, Saudi Arabia is an ally of the United States. They're also an ally of most other Western Democracies.

Chavez shows his true colours. Buddies up to the Jew-hating, holocaust-denying, terrorist-sponsoring President of Iran. Take a good look kook-left. That's your hero! "We will stand beside Iran in every time and occasion and under every circumstance," Chavez vowed at the start of his two day visit to Tehran, his fourth visit to the Islamic republic since 2000 AP

ROFL!!! I agree. NATO now seems to be a real alternative to the do-nothing United Nations.

What are you still in highschool? Worrying about being popular is not nearly as important as doing the right thing. Absolute nonsense. I've heard people accurately state that Hezbollah, not Lebanon is being supported by Syria and Iran, never heard "unfairly"or Lebanon. Good. They should give more. We should give more. Anyone interested in human rights, democracy and Liberalism should give more. Don't go all logic and reason on our asses now. You're talking crazy. Yes, it's amazing how some people can ignore 60 years of history, 7 Arab armies, attack after attack. And that's before the so-called "occupied territories" by Israel.

Oops, almost forgot to post this... Hezbollah was using UN post as 'shield' Ottawa Citizen The words of a Canadian United Nations observer written just days before he was killed in an Israeli bombing of a UN post in Lebanon are evidence Hezbollah was using the post as a "shield" to fire rockets into Israel, says a former UN commander in Bosnia. Those words, written in an e-mail dated just nine days ago, offer a possible explanation as to why the post -- which according to UN officials was clearly marked and known to Israeli forces -- was hit by Israel on Tuesday night, said retired Maj.-Gen. Lewis MacKenzie yesterday. The strike hit the UN observation post in the southern Lebanese village of El Khiam, killing Canadian Maj. Paeta Hess-von Kruedener and three others serving as unarmed UN military observers in the area. Just last week, Maj. Hess-von Kruedener wrote an e-mail about his experiences after nine months in the area, words Maj.-Gen. MacKenzie said are an obvious allusion to Hezbollah tactics. "What I can tell you is this," he wrote in an e-mail to CTV dated July 18. "We have on a daily basis had numerous occasions where our position has come under direct or indirect fire from both (Israeli) artillery and aerial bombing. "The closest artillery has landed within 2 meters (sic) of our position and the closest 1000 lb aerial bomb has landed 100 meters (sic) from our patrol base. This has not been deliberate targeting, but rather due to tactical necessity." Maybe some of you Hezbollah toadies will read and learn.

Dean Calls Iraqi PM an 'Anti-Semite' AP Howard Dean compares Katherine Harris to Stalin during stop in WPB Sun-Sentinel Which was after he stated this... Howard Dean Calls for End to Divisiveness AP

Rue, Unfortunately, Black Dog has slowly atrophied into what is commonly known as a troll. If you're looking for logic and reason, you'll find none. If you're looking for a legitimate discussion of ideas, you'll find none. And if you're looking for some kind of consistency, you'll definitely find none. Alas, Black Dog has become Black Troll. The transformation is complete. Don't waste your time on him, just accept him for the special person he is, and concentrate your discussion with board members who haven't fallen into the abyss of the kook-left.

You guys are missing the point. Not seeing the forest for the trees, etc, etc. Incidents like these are more likely to occur when you have a terrorist group hiding behind civilians in urban areas. I'm not trying to have it both ways. You people are. I do accept that guerilla war involves hiding behind civilians. I also accept that with waging that type of war, one is dramatically increasing the chances of collateral damage. Quit whining about it.

LOL, nice try. In representative governments, the general population are no leaders "people". Even though you leftist, strong-centralized government types seem to think that way. And all Canadians are your people? LOL, how so?

A statement to the press? That's his first foreign affairs test? In which he failed? Too funny.

Any evidence that there wasn't? What IS absolutely known, is that Hezbollah uses ambulances and trucks with the red cross symbol for the transportation. You seem to be missing the point. When you have cowardly terrorists hiding behind civilians, these types of incidents are bound to happen. You're falling for Hezbollah's pathetic tactics. Na, that's the definition of war. Like I've already stated, cowardly is using homes for missile launches, using hospitals, schools, and mosques for weapons depots, and ambulances for transportation. Hiding behind civilians is as cowardly as one can get. I'm sorry you fail to see that. I guess we'll just agree to disagree.

So which is it? Are you saying this a targeted attack or a result of indiscriminate bombing? Seems to me they're two different actions. Please pick one.

The fact that you refer to the Venezualan people as "his people" is disgusting. No population of any country is any leader's "people". I would be disgusted, as I'm sure all of you would be, if any Prime Minister of Canada refered to us has "his people". The fact that you use this type of language in conjunction with Chavez speaks volumns as to what Chavez is really all about.

You're half right. Some people living there did indeed have some bad luck. Their government has failed them, and now, unfortunately, many civilians are paying the price. However, I wouldn't doubt that a significant portion of the Lebanese population supports Hezbollah. In which case, they're getting a real taste of just how shitty war can be. Maybe they'll reconsider just how badly they want to destroy Israel, and realize that living in peace beside their neighbour might not be such a bad life after all. I think Israel would definitely comply with UN orders and leave occupied territories. Except, this whole situation has shown what a crock "land for peace" really is. Israel leaves Lebanon six years ago, and does it lead to peace? Nope. The lands they leave end up being staging grounds for attacks. Gaza is another perfect example. I think if you could guarantee real land for peace, Israel would give up any occupied territories in a heart beat. Again, the real culprits are Hezbollah. If they didn't hide behind civilians, if they didn't use homes as launching pads for missiles, if they didn't use homes, schools, and mosques as weapons depots, if they didn't use ambulances as transport vehicles, much of this collateral damage could be avoided. But they fight as cowards, disregarding the well-being of the Lebanese people. Your anger and outrage is misplaced.

Driving like a Kennedy isn't just for the rich and privileged anymore. You too can also drive like a Kennedy. Have fun! Link Correction. I should have used the word addictive, not addicting. I apologize. Right now I'm really high on vodka and sleeping medication. Sorry.

Hezbollah Says Israeli Response a Surprise "The truth is _ let me say this clearly _ we didn't even expect (this) response.... that (Israel) would exploit this operation for this big war against us," said Komati Link Oops. I guessed they guessed wrong, huh. Oh well, the truth is, that he's right, the situation can and should be exploited, to disarm Hezbollah as United Nations resolution 1559 called for after Israel withdrew from Lebanon. It's about damn time. :angry: