Bjerknes

"Top Economist"
Mar 16, 2004
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I am not talking about why groups use violence, that is a different debate about morality. The simple matter is based on the definition of terrorism that is used by the UN;

'The calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear'

If you fall into that catigory, then you are a terrorist. Why you are doing it
is a completly different matter. Do you understand where i am coming from?
I understand where you're coming from. But established governments are guilty of the exact same words in that definition -- yet are never accused of it.
 

GordoDeCentral

Diez
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Apr 14, 2005
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Fact of the matter is, the MSM is all garbage now. It's not detail-oriented, but rather agenda-oriented. MSNBC is just the Obama brother to Fix News. Can't rely on that crap anymore. Read, don't watch.


that is so powerful, watching is too emotional too imbalanced- too much of a show. I actually always thought people should vote strictly based on literature canceling oratory skills and "charisma" out, as it would also provide a clear record or promises given by candidates.
 

Ford Prefect

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May 28, 2009
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I understand where you're coming from. But established governments are guilty of the exact same words in that definition -- yet are never accused of it.
Israel gets a lot of shit from academia for it. Dr Richard Jackson is having a book published in feb about State Terrorism and my house mate is writting his Dis on State Terrorism. I didnt say states couldn't commit terrorism.
 

Bjerknes

"Top Economist"
Mar 16, 2004
116,528
that is so powerful, watching is too emotional too imbalanced- too much of a show. I actually always thought people should vote strictly based on literature canceling oratory skills and "charisma" out, as it would also provide a clear record or promises given by candidates.
I agree for the most part, but after years of bumbling idiots mispronouncing words above the Presidential seal, it was nice to finally get a guy who could speak somewhat properly. But that isn't that important anymore, especially when other nations figure out they've been hoodwinked.

The Media nowadays is just too much spin and nonsense to get a real picture of what is going on.
 

Enron

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Oct 11, 2005
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that is so powerful, watching is too emotional too imbalanced- too much of a show. I actually always thought people should vote strictly based on literature canceling oratory skills and "charisma" out, as it would also provide a clear record or promises given by candidates.
Especially when every program is an Op-ed piece rather than a show listing the days events.
 

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