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Post by whiplash on Jan 24, 2008 15:41:33 GMT -5
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Post by whiplash on Jan 17, 2008 12:49:43 GMT -5
Dr. Shot asked:
Consider the lessor of two evils theory. We do not have a lot of friends in the 'Land of Sand' ( no, not Nevada). How many US airbases do we have that are ongoing and operational in the 'Land of Sand' ? How do you think we get "friendlies" in these areas.
Answer:
Ahmed Al Jaber AB KW Ali Al Salem AB KW Al Dhafra AB UAE Dhahran AB SA Doha IAP QA Eskan Village SA Fujairah IAP UAE Jeddah AB SA Khamis Mushayt AB SA Khobar Towers SA King Khalid Military City SA Kuwait IAP KW Masirah OM Al Musnana AB OM Muharraq BH Prince Sultan AB SA Riyadh AB SA Seeb AB OM Shaheed Mwaffaq AB JO Shaikh Isa AB BH Thumrait AB OM Tabuk AB SA Taif AB SA Al Udeid AB QA
Ten in Saudi Arabia.
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Post by whiplash on Jan 16, 2008 13:16:13 GMT -5
Today at 10:38am, whiplash wrote:The nuclear connection is that the technology transfer allowed the Chinese to install better guidance systems, hence improved target accuracy, in their missels that carry nuke warheads.
Yes, Whip, in the form of cellular technology, and this article was written in 1998. You think they wouldnt have gotten cellular technology from somewhere by now?
Come on guys, you're not even trying.
The word for a general statement that cannot be backed is generaly called 'Assinine.' Are you sure you know what you're talking about when you say "cellular"? How many cell towers are needed to guide an intercontinental missile? Whatever the specific technology was, the fact is that one technology advance leads to another. So an earlier discovery advances the whole program. Apparently you think this deal was ok. Why do you suppose Loral was fined $14 million for doing it?
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Post by whiplash on Jan 16, 2008 13:13:16 GMT -5
www.nigeriavillagesquare.com/board/main-square/43954-20-billion-dollars-worth-arms-repeating-history.htmlArticle Says: "Engaging Iran Analysts say there are growing signs that America's Arab allies prefer to engage Iran. Last year, Saudi Arabia invited Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the Iranian president, to undertake the Hajj, making him the first Iranian president to receive an official invitation to the annual Muslim pilgrimage. Also in the region on Monday, was Nicolas Sarkozy, the French president, who visited Qatar and was later to travel to the UAE. At the start of his regional tour, Sarkozy also met kind Abdullah in Saudi Arabia, where he offered Saudi Arabia help in developing peaceful nuclear energy. I assume this is supposed to read King Abdullah. Egypt and Jordan are the only Mid-east countries who recognize Isreal. Probably Yes I don't understand why you bring Iran into this discussion. There are no plans for arms sales to Iran. As far as Ahmadinejad goes, it doesn't matter if the people are sick of him. He just needs to stay in the good graces of the Ayatollah. The president is elected by the people but the candidates are all nominated by the religious leaders.They probably don't like it much as their junk is inferior to our stuff.
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Post by whiplash on Jan 16, 2008 11:38:05 GMT -5
The nuclear connection is that the technology transfer allowed the Chinese to install better guidance systems, hence improved target accuracy, in their missels that carry nuke warheads.
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Post by whiplash on Jan 16, 2008 7:20:18 GMT -5
Not quite sure how Clinton got into this, but I think you'll have to refresh my memory when you talk about him selling nuclear secrets to the Chinese for political donations. Until I see something to support your assertion there, I'm going to have to dismiss that. I think he's talking about this: www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=14497
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Post by whiplash on Jan 14, 2008 21:32:09 GMT -5
We aren't selling the top of the line, are we?
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Post by whiplash on Jan 14, 2008 20:47:21 GMT -5
Don't forget the aftermarket.
Oh, you need a new light bulb for that F-16. that will be $5,396.39.
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Post by whiplash on Jan 4, 2008 7:56:39 GMT -5
This just demonstrates another difference between Lib's and Con's.
Con's are happy to debate issues and do so using logic and facts.
Lib's use character attacks and innuendo; facts don't seem to matter.
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Post by whiplash on Jan 2, 2008 22:48:42 GMT -5
I think Levi is more likely to snipe than to post a cogent rebuttal.
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Post by whiplash on Jan 2, 2008 7:57:09 GMT -5
I think the most significant differential is free enterprise. Liberals don't like competition; Conservatives see competition as yielding the best result. Liberals see the world as kum bia; Conservatives see it as a shark tank.
Liberal mantra: Can't we all just get along? Conservative mantra: Fight for what you want!
Nowhere is this more apparent than in our educational "system".
In the elementary system Liberals don't like the idea of grading students (it threatens self-esteem); Conservatives see the grading system as an incentive to excel.
In the university system Liberals think everybody "deserves" a college education; Conservatives would base admissions on ability and achievement.
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Post by whiplash on Dec 30, 2007 19:46:08 GMT -5
Since when did a "voice of reason" make any impressions on "Islams"?
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Post by whiplash on Dec 28, 2007 10:30:06 GMT -5
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Post by whiplash on Dec 28, 2007 9:44:36 GMT -5
Yes, the people are Muslim; the culture/religion is Islam.
Same goes for Asian/Oriental. There are no Oriental people.
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Post by whiplash on Dec 28, 2007 7:42:15 GMT -5
I don't think American Liberals are delighted by the current events in Pakistan as TGS suggests. Although they will probably portray this as an example of failed Bush foreign policy. Remember, everything that goes wrong is Bush's fault. Pakistan is, and always has been, a screwed up country: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PakistanThe real threat to the world is that the fundamentalists gain control of the country by political means, as has happened in Iran, Lebanon, Sudan, and Syria. 165 million people, sixth largest country on the planet with a nuclear inventory. Bhutto was the primary obstacle to the Islamic extremists. Marsharif is a tightrope walker and appeases the extremists; he will never crack down as Bhutto would have. The elections are scheduled for January 8. Bhutto's party probably does not have enough time to gain popular support for another candidate. Sad day!
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Post by whiplash on Dec 31, 2007 23:03:38 GMT -5
The article makes outrages claims for the benefits of a technology that's been around for several decades. The turbine combustion engine is no more energy efficient than a standard internal combustion engine. The only advantage of it is that it can run on just about any combustible fuel; that's why it powers the M1-A1 Abrahm's tank.
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Post by whiplash on Dec 31, 2007 9:49:31 GMT -5
Three Mile Island was not even a major nuke accident.
NOBODY GOT HURT.
A problem developed that the well-trained technical staff was able to handle. The plant had adequate system redundancy to prevent all but a tiny radiation release.
Chyrnoble was a different story. The Russians simply did not invest in safety in the design of that sucker.
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Post by whiplash on Dec 30, 2007 19:41:14 GMT -5
I love this solution, so much better than a hybrid vehicle that only puts a bandaid on the problem, while costing between 5-10k more per car. This solution is cheaper, cleaner, and will have continued use 50 years from now. Hybrids will go to the wayside as soon as hydrogen powered vehicles begin to emerge. Hydrogen powered vehicles will never be practical. I'd be interested to hear where you think the hydrogen will come from.
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Post by whiplash on Dec 26, 2007 11:34:56 GMT -5
Was that the fault of a Bush ancestor?
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Post by whiplash on Dec 22, 2007 9:04:39 GMT -5
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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