To: Poohbah
The proper term is 'libel'... not slander which is false accusations in oral communication. Libel is the same using the written word...
Now, It seems to me that Belmont brings up an interesting point and some questions. It is interesting that these questions have sent you off in a tirade calling Belmont 'filth' and 'despicable' among other things.
Now... myself, I'd have to raise an eyebrow as well if one were to easily discard the facts regarding the hostile intentions of Russia, China, and their satellite allies. Each bent on causing harm to America and the free West. The facts are true and impossible to dispute regarding the nature of these countries.
To disagree (in this case) is to discard the truth, is it not? If we are truly all patriots, would it not be prudent to place strong pressure on our enemies if they are openly placing a deadly ultimatum on us? While it seems there is agreement on policy, there is clearly a disagreement on the origins of the real threat. Look at the facts and I think all will eventually agree.
48 posted on
10/06/2003 12:27:21 PM PDT by
Noswad
To: Noswad
Now... myself, I'd have to raise an eyebrow as well if one were to easily discard the facts regarding the hostile intentions of Russia, China, and their satellite allies. Each bent on causing harm to America and the free West. The facts are true and impossible to dispute regarding the nature of these countries.When someone says, without supplying any backup, that something is "true and impossible to dispute," he's begging the question, not engaging in logical argument.
To disagree (in this case) is to discard the truth, is it not?
No, mostly because you haven't established that it IS the truth.
If we are truly all patriots, would it not be prudent to place strong pressure on our enemies if they are openly placing a deadly ultimatum on us?
Show me someone who's
In the 1960s and 1970s, when every analysis said that NATO would not be able to withstand a conventional assault from the Warsaw Pact, we threatened first use. Now, Russia is doing likewise.
They are worried--just as we were.
49 posted on
10/06/2003 12:47:43 PM PDT by
Poohbah
("[Expletive deleted] 'em if they can't take a joke!" -- Major Vic Deakins, USAF)
To: Noswad
causing harm to America and the free WestLast I check it is most "free" West who against America loudest...you know US "allie" France, Germany, Portugal, Belgium, Norway, Denmark and other. It was Putin who push Chirak and Shroader to sign UN bill that help Bush and it Putin who kill Kyoto which would hurt most America...and America did sign on to it even if not ratify.
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