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bishop · Jan 24, 2005, 03:53 pm

you two ought to quit the one liners... it's boring.

tinybear · Jan 24, 2005, 03:57 pm

Here's what I don't understand. Where does it say that 'one-liners' are against internet etiquette? I mean one liners which are meaningless should obviously be avoided. But oneliners which do convey a meaning or does effectively pose a valid question should be not only permitted, but encouraged, right? After all, if one line would do, why write more? Is verbosity being rewarded or something?

**Pooeypants** · Jan 24, 2005, 03:59 pm

Admittedly, the rules are anti one liners, however, I'm just making simple replies to your "Yes/No" question. Let's not dwell on this any further please.

Milton Bradley · Jan 24, 2005, 04:44 pm

I think if democracy invades a soverign nation, then democracy deserves to have a war waged against it.

This is the crux of this argument.

If you believe that democracy can be installed by anyone other than the people who intend to abide by its rules, I think no amount of explaining can alter your view on such matters.

I happen to subscribe to the beliefe that democracy, or freedom, or truth , or justice cannot be installed by a foreign army. It is a philosophy, therefore it cannot be "installed".

My opinion of this attempt at fixing Iraqs problems are just another attempt by the U.S. State Dept. to install another bogus government whos only criteria for being "installed" is that they intend to cooperate with the corrupt CIA, er, I mean "contractors", that claim to know what is best for them.

That is why there are seemingly more Iraqis against this "police action" than seem to support it. They know who the installed government will be expected to deal with in the future, and that why they look at this as an invasion, and an occupation.

Jan 24, 2005, 03:59 pm	#23 (permalink) (top)
Pooeypants Neo Moderator Location: England Posts: 5,609	Admittedly, the rules are anti one liners, however, I'm just making simple replies to your "Yes/No" question. Let's not dwell on this any further please. War is Peace Freedom is Slavery Ignorance is strength Harness the power of Ingsoc, then you can capture someone killed the year before

Jan 24, 2005, 03:53 pm	#21 (permalink) (top)
bishop moderat-e/o-r Location: boston Posts: 11,184	you two ought to quit the one liners... it's boring.

Jan 24, 2005, 03:57 pm	#22 (permalink) (top)
tinybear Volcanic Erupter Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 7,271	Here's what I don't understand. Where does it say that 'one-liners' are against internet etiquette? I mean one liners which are meaningless should obviously be avoided. But oneliners which do convey a meaning or does effectively pose a valid question should be not only permitted, but encouraged, right? After all, if one line would do, why write more? Is verbosity being rewarded or something?

Jan 24, 2005, 04:44 pm	#24 (permalink) (top)
Milton Bradley BANNED Location: Ohio Province, Rep. of Comerica Posts: 7,320	I think if democracy invades a soverign nation, then democracy deserves to have a war waged against it. This is the crux of this argument. If you believe that democracy can be installed by anyone other than the people who intend to abide by its rules, I think no amount of explaining can alter your view on such matters. I happen to subscribe to the beliefe that democracy, or freedom, or truth , or justice cannot be installed by a foreign army. It is a philosophy, therefore it cannot be "installed". My opinion of this attempt at fixing Iraqs problems are just another attempt by the U.S. State Dept. to install another bogus government whos only criteria for being "installed" is that they intend to cooperate with the corrupt CIA, er, I mean "contractors", that claim to know what is best for them. That is why there are seemingly more Iraqis against this "police action" than seem to support it. They know who the installed government will be expected to deal with in the future, and that why they look at this as an invasion, and an occupation.