24 Nov 05
Originally posted by zeeblebotI visited goodnewsiraq.com
http://hotzone.yahoo.com/b/hotzone/blogs1596
http://www.goodnewsiraq.com/index2.htm
http://news.yahoo.com/s/weeklystandard/20051114/cm_weeklystandard/stampede;_ylt=Ai._fYAIjSKLBKtbEmC9Up39wxIF;_ylu=X3oDMTA5aHJvMDdwBHNlYwN5bmNhdA--
I nearly puked on my computer screen. The soundtrack was cheeesier than a quatro frommagio pizza.
Arresting hundreds of terror suspects is nothing to be proud of.
This propaganda is very similar to the arab propaganda that the US wants to crackdown on.
24 Nov 05
Originally posted by zeeblebotthat is a better site: but it is vey corporate.
glad you liked it, here's the oh-ficial DOD Iraq-reconstruction site:
http://www.defendamerica.mil/iraq/rebuilding.html
but then again it is reporting on a lot of corporations putting Iraq back together again.
Obviously I'm of school of opinion that it wasn't broke 3 years ago and if america hadn't broken it, it would not need fixing right now.
But essentially it is good that Iraq is being put back together again.
24 Nov 05
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Originally posted by slimjimIt's the right war, but for the wrong reasons. Not to mention the fact that the overwhelming majority of intelligent people would disagree with the method.
Why does it pain you to hear some good news about Iraq? They aren't writing about US soldiers getting killed and that pisses you off? I'm sure in your world there are no Islamic terrorists to arrest. This site was started by Iraqi's trying to dispel the myths that nothing good is happening in Iraq. nay saying assholes like you is what making this war a mess.
We all like progress, we just hate the "act now and ask questions later" attitude, especially when so much is at stake.
24 Nov 05
Originally posted by TetsujinWhat does "right war" but for "wrong reasons" mean? And what method would this overwhelming majority of "intelligent" people have preferred?
It's the right war, but for the wrong reasons. Not to mention the fact that the overwhelming majority of intelligent people would disagree with the method.
We all like progress, we just hate the "act now and ask questions later" attitude, especially when so much is at stake.
25 Nov 05
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Originally posted by slimjimHi Slim,
Why does it pain you to hear some good news about Iraq? They aren't writing about US soldiers getting killed and that pisses you off? I'm sure in your world there are no Islamic terrorists to arrest. This site was started by Iraqi's trying to dispel the myths that nothing good is happening in Iraq. nay saying assholes like you is what making this war a mess.
Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
I would be very surprised if this site was started by Iraqis. Putting a American troops with guns on the home page - and messages to our boys doesn't sound like Iraqi work to me.
I have no craving to hear US soldiers getting killed in Iraq. Quite the contrary - I would like to hear that US soldiers have decided they shouldn't be in Iraq.
As I eluded to in previous post the other site (defendamerica) was much better at informing of real progress - allbeit with a heavy pro US slant. This information was good to read and not painful at all.
I've always said Nay to this useless war. If that makes me an asshole then that speaks volumes for Americas vision of Freedom of Speech and Democatic process.
Have a nice day
25 Nov 05
Originally posted by invigorateWell, Vig, things are often overstated in the forums. You certainly have a right to speak your mind. But when you state "useless war" as though it is a fact you make a mistake. The war is not ended yet and historians a generation from now will argue over whether or not it was "useless".
Hi Slim,
Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
I would be very surprised if this site was started by Iraqis. Putting a American troops with guns on the home page - and messages to our boys doesn't sound like Iraqi work to me.
I have no craving to hear US soldiers getting killed in Iraq. Quite the contrary - I would like to hear that US soldiers have d ...[text shortened]... peaks volumes for Americas vision of Freedom of Speech and Democatic process.
Have a nice day
25 Nov 05
Originally posted by zeeblebotGreat news: some rich guys are making money from rebuilding the things the US destroyed inside Iraq with the war! Makes me all warm and fuzzy inside!
http://hotzone.yahoo.com/b/hotzone/blogs1596
http://www.goodnewsiraq.com/index2.htm
http://news.yahoo.com/s/weeklystandard/20051114/cm_weeklystandard/stampede;_ylt=Ai._fYAIjSKLBKtbEmC9Up39wxIF;_ylu=X3oDMTA5aHJvMDdwBHNlYwN5bmNhdA--
25 Nov 05
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Originally posted by slimjimThe Iraqis who started GoodNewsIraq apparently are two guys from Arizona. From their website:
Why does it pain you to hear some good news about Iraq? They aren't writing about US soldiers getting killed and that pisses you off? I'm sure in your world there are no Islamic terrorists to arrest. This site was started by Iraqi's trying to dispel the myths that nothing good is happening in Iraq. nay saying assholes like you is what making this war a mess.
We are just two guys that are running this site and we would like to see it grow. So won’t you lend a hand? Any gift you choose whether $5.00, $25.00 or $100 to send will help us continue to get the good news from Iraq out to the world. You can use Paypal or send us a check to: Good News Iraq PO Box 40785 Mesa, AZ 85274
http://www.goodnewsiraq.com/support.htm
27 Nov 05
Originally posted by no1marauderhow much did you donate?
The Iraqis who started GoodNewsIraq apparently are two guys from Arizona. From their website:
We are just two guys that are running this site and we would like to see it grow. So won’t you lend a hand? Any gift you choose whether $5.00, $25.00 or $100 to send will help us continue to get the good news from Iraq out to the world. You can use Pay ...[text shortened]... check to: Good News Iraq PO Box 40785 Mesa, AZ 85274
http://www.goodnewsiraq.com/support.htm
28 Nov 05
Originally posted by zeeblebotGood news is bad news for some point of views, and must be discounted.
http://hotzone.yahoo.com/b/hotzone/blogs1596
http://www.goodnewsiraq.com/index2.htm
http://news.yahoo.com/s/weeklystandard/20051114/cm_weeklystandard/stampede;_ylt=Ai._fYAIjSKLBKtbEmC9Up39wxIF;_ylu=X3oDMTA5aHJvMDdwBHNlYwN5bmNhdA--
Such views are more favorable to news about more death of soldiers, prisoner
abuse sagas, unfavourable opinion polls, and failure in generally.
Naysayers (always "intelligent" people), while demanding it for themselves,
take freedom for granted. And discount the value of freedom for others; to try
to spread it around is too hard, too costly, and ultimately not our business.