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Re: Newspeak 2003
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Date: 
Tue, 1 Apr 2003 20:39:27 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, David Koudys writes:

We should suit up, not because this war is right, but because the US are our
closest ally and friend.  Who would be here to support us if someone had
aggressive tendencies towards Canada.

I'm really touched that you said that. It means a lot to this American to
hear you say so.

And I mostly agree but did want to point out that if your friend was instead
of taking on a bully, but were actively bullying an innocent victim, it
would be better to counsel your friend to withdraw.

Of course that is not the case here, Saddam and his regime are anything but
innnocent.



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  Re: Newspeak 2003
 
(...) Oh absolutely--if my friend was mean enuf to pick on someone, a la 'bullying', I woudn't hesitate to try and stop that particular fight. That said, usually my 'friend' in this particular instance isn't a huge bully, though sometimes I am (...) (21 years ago, 1-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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  Re: Newspeak 2003
 
(...) And if there was a democrat in the big chair, this wouldn't be happening right now, either, so, no, this war isn't 12 years in the making, it's Dubya's little fiasco that he started when he wanted to be president. If there were a war due to 12 (...) (21 years ago, 1-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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