McCain Rejects Idea That U.S. Can’t Afford No-Fly Zone in Libya (McCain wants to intervene in Libya)

Fox ^ | 2011-03-02

[rabscuttle385]

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"We are spending over $500 billion dollars, not counting Iraq and Afghanistan, on our nation's defense. Don't tell me we can't do a no fly zone over Tripoli," the ranking member of the Senate Armed Services said at the Atlantic Council Tuesday evening.

"I love the military, I love it, it's been my life, but they always seem to find reasons why you can't do something rather than why you can," Sen. McCain said.

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On Libyan leader Qaddafi, McCain said, "This guy's days are numbered. The question is -- is can we shorten those number of days to save lives, to save people's lives because it's clear he's going to kill whoever he thinks he can in order to stay in power."

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[Old Teufel Hunden]

As I expected. You won’t respond to my arguments and reasoning that you oh so claimed that you wanted to get back to. When we go back to the actual subject at hand (no fly zone) you get thoroughly defeated. I never stated that imposing a no fly zone was anything other than my opinion. Why? Did you respond to me with cold hard facts why we should not or just your opinion? You claim that my opinion isn’t that important. Perhaps not. But it was important enough for you to respond to me. Let’s not forget who first responded to who. I never responded to you concerning your opinion. Because it’s not that important. Obviously, my opinion is more important to you than your opinion is to me.

However, if you want to continue to trade barbs and insults, I’m more than up to that challenge also. I’ve always liked a good fight. Verbal or physical. You are the joke on here and don’t even realize it. You’ve provided a lot of comedy relief for me with your stupidity. Just don’t make claims how you want to talk about the issue in the thread(when you avoid it) or how you never insult me (when you do). Just go all out and quit the subterfuge of being above it all. Sea lawyer...

[Thermalseeker]

When we go back to the actual subject at hand (no fly zone) you get thoroughly defeated.

Only in your mind. Interesting you continue to make this about me, using the personal pronoun "you" or "your" (referring to me) at least a dozen times in your last post alone.

I never stated that imposing a no fly zone was anything other than my opinion.

Really?

I’ve always liked a good fight. Verbal or physical.

Ooooh, you gonna beat me up? Shakin' in my boots, partner, shakin' in my boots. LOL! Surely someone as brilliant as you clearly are realizes that making physical threats is a violation of the Free Republic terms of service, right? Might be interesting to see what the Mods have to say about your most recent comments......

[Old Teufel Hunden]

"Might be interesting to see what the Mods have to say about your most recent comments......"

Typical, not only do you take what I said out of context, you are now trying to get the mods to ban me. Another sign that you have lost the argument. Oh, and I notice that you still have not responded to the actual argument there sea lawyer. Of course, here is the context that I uttered my statement in:

However, if you want to continue to trade barbs and insults, I’m more than up to that challenge also.

Clearly referring to posting on free republic. Not physical violence. You are a sad, sad excuse for a human being. You lie, are a hypocrite and are generally all around dishonest. Typical qualities of a sea lawyer...

[Thermalseeker]

I chose to not respond to your petty, juvenile, baseless personal attacks. I will not reduce myself to your level of intellect no matter what you say about me. I don’t take such ridiculous bait, partner. You simply are not worthy of that much of my time. That is the only thing you have proven with your banter. As far as “a sad, sad excuse for a human being” I would suggest that you take a long, hard look in the mirror. It is very difficult for me to believe you are who you say you are. Honor and integrity clearly are not part of your being.

[Old Teufel Hunden]

"I chose to not respond to your petty, juvenile, baseless personal attacks."

More hypocrisy. What a sad joke you are! You know what, I don't really care what you believe or don't believe. It doesn't matter to me in the least. You are pathetic. You lose the argument, insult me continually and then act like you are taking the high road. It's funny in a sad sort of way.

[Thermalseeker]

More blather. Yadda, yadda, yadda. Insult after insult after insult. It’s all you got. What exactly was your position at Paris Island again?

[Old Teufel Hunden]

" Insult after insult after insult. It’s all you got."

And what do you have? I'm the only one in this conversation who has gone into detail of their opinion and backed it up with reasons why I think we should have a no fly zone imposed in Libya. As for Parris Island (not Paris Island idiot) I'm retired and probably couldn't make it through Drill Instructor school anymore because it's very physically demanding for someone even 30 years old. However, if you would like, we can meet at Camp Pendleton and see who makes it up Margarita Peak or 1st Sgts Hill first...

[Thermalseeker]

Do I get a cookie if I win?

[Old Teufel Hunden]

You can have a cookie if you have a cogent thought on the original subject of the thread. Or, if you will admit how wrong you are in so many areas of this thread.

[Scythian]

Let him be the boots on the ground and lead in the forces then ...

[Old Teufel Hunden]

"Let him be the boots on the ground and lead in the forces then ..."

Not sure who you are referring to. However, I think most people in this thread advocating for intervention are talking about a no fly zone. No boots on the ground. Neither the rebels or Gadaffi wants that and I doubt any military or politcos in America want it either. This is an issue that I think everyone can agree on.

[Thermalseeker]

Opinions are like assholes.....especially your opinions.....

[Old Teufel Hunden]

"Opinions are like assholes.....especially your opinions....."

Oh, but you are the one who seeked out my opinion in your first post to me. I guess that makes you an asshole sniffer...