29 Jan 10
Originally posted by stokerI would ask him what his favourite krautrock band is. He's not going to give any meaningful answers to any inquiries about Iraq, so maybe we can talk about music.
dont knowwhat happened to my post so will repeat, T blair is faceing questions now what would your question be??
30 Jan 10
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Originally posted by scherzoyou should watch this documentary of Lawrence of Arabia , for it is excellently researched and well put and shows the betrayal of the Arabs at the hands of the colonial powers which has fomented a distrust to this day. There are many parallels drawn with the occupation of Iraq and it seems that the neo cons have learned nothing. Its freely available on BBC i player and is narrated by a former British deputy governor of Iraq, Rory Stewart.
I like your succintness. I was preparing myself for a debate on Arab Socialism and US/UK interventionism, but it seems I must contend with this very strong point that you made.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00qgtjk/The_Legacy_of_Lawrence_of_Arabia_Episode_2/
31 Jan 10
Originally posted by robbie carrobieThat's the whole idea behind the "Freedom" in the Ba'ath motto.
you should watch this documentary of Lawrence of Arabia , for it is excellently researched and well put and shows the betrayal of the Arabs at the hands of the colonial powers which has fomented a distrust to this day. There are many parallels drawn with the occupation of Iraq and it seems that the neo cons have learned nothing. Its freely availabl ...[text shortened]... rt.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00qgtjk/The_Legacy_of_Lawrence_of_Arabia_Episode_2/