I just think we should have forum peace and set aside our differences like Jedi Master says! We are all Bond fans here, and that gives us all a definite similarity. I think all of us will agree.
But, you are right, all countries have a weakness. What do you all think the United States' weakness is? I'd like to hear your opinions.
I'm a little shy when it comes to this kinda stuff (women etc (im only 14 gimmie a break)) but anyway! I'm a bit shy so, Mr Fish, please tell me, how do ya think she's doing?
Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice and everyone dies.
I see we are slipping lower and lower on the front page of the off topic section! I haven't seen this topic go to the second page since it was just four of us, or maybe five, but my point is it won't happen again! lol
So Who's a Christian here?
I am.
Have you noticed how on TV Christians are often portrayed as being really over nice, sickly almost! Rease on Malcome in the Middle became a Christian and after that all he could say to Doey (His brother) was "I love you".
It really annoys me thats all because there aren't that many Christians like that!
Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice and everyone dies.
Overly nice, eh? Ever heard of the Crusades? Well, I am strongly Roman Catholic and so is my entire family. I can trace as far back as the mid 1800's, and that's a long time.
Anyway, for all those Britons here, are you still Anglicans?
Im a Christian, well a lutheran, thats a part of it. Gosh there are so many different religions out there. i wonder what it must be lke not believing in one God. so many different prayers and stuff. Im not going to get into it, but i like being a lutheran and i firmly believe in it. Half my family is catholic (theyre irish) and half is lutheran(theyre german)
I'm really not sure what section I am from!! I go to my local United Reformed Church, I think we are something like non-conformist, or is that something completely different?! Maybe it's congregational!!
Oh well! Good to know we have lots of believers here! Is anyone from any other religion?
Jews? Muslims? Buddists? (sorry thats all I can think of off the top of my head!) Anyone?!
Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice and everyone dies.
Quoting SiameseFightingFish:
Looks like John Kerry got himself into a pickle. A scandal related to his private life is emerging. If we Republicans are lucky he'll drop right off the bat and Howard Dean will run for president. I would LOVE to see the world's most idiotic Democrat screw up this country.
Yes, I hope Howard Dean earns the Democratic place on the ballot. Since he is such an idiot, maybe people will come to their senses. Bush has done an excellent job--I think he deserves the Presidency for another term.
It's nice to know there are other Republicans here (my apologies if I offended any Democrats here).
Bush is better than any of these Democrat nominees. He has also done more good then bad. I can't get into politics much though, no matter how much good you do as a president, they will always be doing something stupid.
Quoting tirpitz:
Don't you love American politics?
Yes.
The current turn taken in American politics is, for me, fascinating. The story before the Iowa caucus was all about Kerry's near disappearance from the field, and all about Howard Dean's spectacular rise. Personally, it seemed obvious that the Dean bandwagon would soon hit the ground. Dean was no more than a grass roots movement, many Democrat members were just as unhappy with the Washington Democratic establishment as President Bush due to the lack of real opposition to the War On Iraq. As soon as the Democratic voters started to look for a Presidential candidate who could plausibly beat President Bush it was clear he would be out of the window, accentuated by the dire post-Iowa speech.
Also of interest has been the apparent burn-out of General Wesley Clark, I expected him to do better than win only 12% in New Hampshire and winning Ohio by a whisker. It seems apparent that his campaign is practically over, though of course he could yet surprise as he has raised a lot of money and support in California. On paper, he seemed to be a perfect candidate for the Dems in post-9/11 America where national security has become a major election issue again. However, having watched his terrible performance at the New Hampshire debate, where he was unable to properly explain his recent joining of the Democrats, I was deeply unimpressed.
John Edwards has also been a bit of surprise, due to his youth and relative inexperience, having only spent one term in the Senate, I had expected him to not do so well. However, because of the aforementioned problems he would probably be a more appropriate Vice-Presidential Candidate, though he is an excellent communicator and his Southern credentials do help him considerably.
John Kerry's sudden re-emergence and sweeping of Iowa, New Hampshire and plenty of other states means that he probably will be the Democrat nominee for President. This will make for an interesting, and close, race. Kerry is strong on national security, having served in Vietnam, unlike Bush of course, and he seems to be surging ahead in national polls. According to this story and this were the election to be held tomorrow Bush would be beaten. Furthermore, it is somewhat ironic that a President who has been so strong on defence is now having his own military credentials questioned. The rumours that Bush joined the National Guard to avoid fighting in Vietnam and that he went AWOL have re-emerged, this plays into Kerry’s hands very well. In an election that looked to be a Bush walkover, particularly if Dean were nominated, six months ago looks altogether more interesting. Whether one is a Democrat or Republican, this has to be a good thing for democracy, it only works if those in power have a credible political opponent.
In my opinion, George W Bush has been on the whole a great American President, steering his nation through adversity admirably. There are policies of his Administration I vehemently oppose, in particular the now dropped steel tariffs, which were economically un-free market and disastrous, and Mr Bush’s personal endorsement of the death penalty and Christianity and the introduction of the Patriot Act. For example, I cannot help but cringe every time he mentions how freedom is not America’s idea, but a gift from God. That type of talk suggests a misunderstanding of how to handle Iraq, although I wholly support the spread of freedom and democracy throughout the Middle East the people there probably don't take too kindly to being told it is a gift from a God they do not recognise. However, as far as the majority of Bush’s policies are concerned I am supportive, including those of the War On Terror and the War on Iraq. Being firmly on the centre-right of the political spectrum, I naturally hope Bush is re-elected, despite not agreeing with everything the administration has done.
I can’t wait for the election in November.
Oh, and as far as religion is concerned, I am a resolved athiest. There is a logical and scientific answer out there for everything in my view, you just have to find it.
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But, you are right, all countries have a weakness. What do you all think the United States' weakness is? I'd like to hear your opinions.
By the way, nice picture, Jarvio!
It is harmless fun, we don't mean it if we do insult eachother
!!!
*WAPISH*
I'm only joking! I would think Uncle Sam's weakness would be something to do with the size of the USA wouldn't you?
Yes, there is definitely something fishy going on if you ask me.
You were right Tirpitz, I AM Rosamund Pike, and incase you hadn't noticed, I am gradually taking over AJB.
Shh.. Don't tell anyone..
(or REAL beer!!!)
Lol
Who's making a banner for the competition? (see forum help and suggestions)
Take over all you want General, or Rosamund? Just don't miss punishing MNL for his crimes.
So Who's a Christian here?
I am.
Have you noticed how on TV Christians are often portrayed as being really over nice, sickly almost! Rease on Malcome in the Middle became a Christian and after that all he could say to Doey (His brother) was "I love you".
It really annoys me thats all because there aren't that many Christians like that!
Anyway, for all those Britons here, are you still Anglicans?
I wonder how many other Christians we have on this site. I know of at least a few members that are.
Oh well! Good to know we have lots of believers here! Is anyone from any other religion?
Jews? Muslims? Buddists? (sorry thats all I can think of off the top of my head!) Anyone?!
By the way, does anyone play/own Star Wars Galaxies? I thought I'd buy it and give it a go to see what it was like... brilliant..
Played it, finished it, hated it. Sorry.
So, are you Christian, General?
It's not really a game that you can finish.. but everyone has their opinions, and you are one of the first I have heard to complain about it..
It's the reason I haven't been on here as much lately
I am Christian, yes, though not really very religious..
It's nice to know there are other Republicans here
Yes.
The current turn taken in American politics is, for me, fascinating. The story before the Iowa caucus was all about Kerry's near disappearance from the field, and all about Howard Dean's spectacular rise. Personally, it seemed obvious that the Dean bandwagon would soon hit the ground. Dean was no more than a grass roots movement, many Democrat members were just as unhappy with the Washington Democratic establishment as President Bush due to the lack of real opposition to the War On Iraq. As soon as the Democratic voters started to look for a Presidential candidate who could plausibly beat President Bush it was clear he would be out of the window, accentuated by the dire post-Iowa speech.
Also of interest has been the apparent burn-out of General Wesley Clark, I expected him to do better than win only 12% in New Hampshire and winning Ohio by a whisker. It seems apparent that his campaign is practically over, though of course he could yet surprise as he has raised a lot of money and support in California. On paper, he seemed to be a perfect candidate for the Dems in post-9/11 America where national security has become a major election issue again. However, having watched his terrible performance at the New Hampshire debate, where he was unable to properly explain his recent joining of the Democrats, I was deeply unimpressed.
John Edwards has also been a bit of surprise, due to his youth and relative inexperience, having only spent one term in the Senate, I had expected him to not do so well. However, because of the aforementioned problems he would probably be a more appropriate Vice-Presidential Candidate, though he is an excellent communicator and his Southern credentials do help him considerably.
John Kerry's sudden re-emergence and sweeping of Iowa, New Hampshire and plenty of other states means that he probably will be the Democrat nominee for President. This will make for an interesting, and close, race. Kerry is strong on national security, having served in Vietnam, unlike Bush of course, and he seems to be surging ahead in national polls. According to this story and this were the election to be held tomorrow Bush would be beaten. Furthermore, it is somewhat ironic that a President who has been so strong on defence is now having his own military credentials questioned. The rumours that Bush joined the National Guard to avoid fighting in Vietnam and that he went AWOL have re-emerged, this plays into Kerry’s hands very well. In an election that looked to be a Bush walkover, particularly if Dean were nominated, six months ago looks altogether more interesting. Whether one is a Democrat or Republican, this has to be a good thing for democracy, it only works if those in power have a credible political opponent.
In my opinion, George W Bush has been on the whole a great American President, steering his nation through adversity admirably. There are policies of his Administration I vehemently oppose, in particular the now dropped steel tariffs, which were economically un-free market and disastrous, and Mr Bush’s personal endorsement of the death penalty and Christianity and the introduction of the Patriot Act. For example, I cannot help but cringe every time he mentions how freedom is not America’s idea, but a gift from God. That type of talk suggests a misunderstanding of how to handle Iraq, although I wholly support the spread of freedom and democracy throughout the Middle East the people there probably don't take too kindly to being told it is a gift from a God they do not recognise. However, as far as the majority of Bush’s policies are concerned I am supportive, including those of the War On Terror and the War on Iraq. Being firmly on the centre-right of the political spectrum, I naturally hope Bush is re-elected, despite not agreeing with everything the administration has done.
I can’t wait for the election in November.
Oh, and as far as religion is concerned, I am a resolved athiest. There is a logical and scientific answer out there for everything in my view, you just have to find it.
I think America has some of the most controversial politics in the World. Like Tirpitz said, Don't you just love it?