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US ranks low, just above Iran on new peace index
Reuters ^ | May 30 2007 | Deborah Charles

Posted on 05/30/2007 10:08:16 AM PDT by ASC2006

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To: ASC2006
systemically exploring the texture of peace

When you read phrases like this, you know that writer is an idiot.

61 posted on 05/30/2007 11:33:48 AM PDT by dashing doofus (Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber)
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To: AngelesCrestHighway
How does Norway rate in the fight against Islamic terrorism?

You may be surprised.

62 posted on 05/30/2007 11:41:42 AM PDT by lucysmom
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To: ASC2006

Of course we rank low, we are the policeman/superpower of the world. We will continue in that role until we become a second-rate power. Then we will be at the mercy of the country that takes the role away from us.

The current candidates for the role do not inspire confidence.


63 posted on 05/30/2007 11:54:59 AM PDT by SaxxonWoods (...."We're the govt, and we're here to hurt."....)
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Never said Iraq attacked us. They were a threat and making threatening postures. That’s enough.


64 posted on 05/30/2007 11:58:27 AM PDT by BuffaloJack
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To: ASC2006

Of course we rank low, we are the policeman/superpower of the world. We will continue in that role until we become a second-rate power. Then we will be at the mercy of the country that takes the role away from us.

The current candidates for the role do not inspire confidence.


65 posted on 05/30/2007 12:00:07 PM PDT by SaxxonWoods (...."We're the govt, and we're here to hurt."....)
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The current candidates for the role do not inspire confidence

But Julie Annie is a tough guy. I know this because he said it so many times.

66 posted on 05/30/2007 12:03:28 PM PDT by dashing doofus (Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber)
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Never said Iraq attacked us. They were a threat and making threatening postures. That’s enough.

Using that standard, wouldn't supporting "regime change" qualify as a threatening posture? Doesn't that justify N Korea and Iran developing nuclear weapons?

What's sauce for the goose, is sauce for the gander.

67 posted on 05/30/2007 12:13:02 PM PDT by lucysmom
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To: ASC2006

ahh so the more capitalist the nation the less peaceful the nation...


68 posted on 05/30/2007 12:34:03 PM PDT by longtermmemmory (VOTE! http://www.senate.gov and http://www.house.gov)
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The point is that a high percentage of our population behind bars relative to other countries could indicate that we are a exceptionally criminal people, or that we have more ways to run afoul of the law

Or... did you ever consider that with a people that have a very "free" mindset like Americans do, we "run a foul" at a higher percentage? I remember years ago when in Germany, I crossed the street when the light was red, because there were no cars within sight. All of the Germans stood there and actually almost hissed and gave me evil eyes as if I was some arch criminal. One German said the collective mindset was "you do what you're supposed to do". Asian cultures seem to be like that too.

69 posted on 05/30/2007 2:12:57 PM PDT by AmericaUnited
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Or... did you ever consider that with a people that have a very "free" mindset like Americans do, we "run a foul" at a higher percentage?

That's a good one!

Using that criteria (crossing against the light as indication of level of personal freedom), the French and Italians should have higher prison populations per capita than we do.

I have met visiting Europeans that are stunned at the number of directions restricting personal freedom we encounter everyday in the US. They point to signs saying no parking, no admittance, no tresspassing, no fishing, no swimming, keep off grass, stay on path, wait behind line until called, no dumping, no littering, and wonder what the freedom is that we're so proud of.

70 posted on 05/30/2007 5:49:15 PM PDT by lucysmom
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I have met visiting Europeans that are stunned at the number of directions restricting personal freedom we encounter everyday in the US.

I find that ridiculous and frankly not credible since in Europe they have all of those same "restrictions".

71 posted on 05/30/2007 7:09:23 PM PDT by AmericaUnited
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“Using that standard, wouldn’t supporting “regime change” qualify as a threatening posture? Doesn’t that justify N Korea and Iran developing nuclear weapons?
What’s sauce for the goose, is sauce for the gander”

I couldn’t agree more. I would fully support regime change in North Korea and Iran.


72 posted on 05/31/2007 4:01:34 AM PDT by BuffaloJack
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To: ASC2006

Apparently it is “bad” to jail your criminals, defend your nation, and be the world cop.


73 posted on 11/13/2007 2:18:07 PM PST by RockinRight (Just because you're pro-life and talk about God a lot doesn't mean you're a conservative.)
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Which Dennis Kucinich propaganda flyer did you pull that from?


74 posted on 11/13/2007 2:22:19 PM PST by RockinRight (Just because you're pro-life and talk about God a lot doesn't mean you're a conservative.)
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