USA: The Good Empire

last SG · 2008-04-21T19:29:36+00:00

But it is obvious that are an anti-Chinese person that is trying to make China look foolish. Very clever. You must be a very complex person.Si Mi Lan Jiao?

Poh Ah Pak SG

US is a superpower, and superpowers have very strong military presence world wide. Its an understood fact.

That is equal to global hegemony in my view.

I support the US military actions in Iraq because I know it HAS stabilized the region

???

So middle east now more peaceful than pre-2003?

Fingolfin_Noldor SG

Sure there is sectarian violence, terrorist bombings day in day out. People question whether Iraq is truly better off with American intervention. I ask, "Are the Americans responsible for the actions commited by the terrorist? Who is at fault when a suicide bomber decides to walk into a bus stop and detonate himself? The Americans?" Please! Don't blame the yanks for problems that already exist and instead swept under a rug. Besides, its the Americans that are paying for it with their economy and blood of their troops now. What are you complaining about?

The whole bloody Iraqi invasion was a strategic error of many orders, rooted in idiocy by a stupid administration. So I don't see why we can't blame the "yanks" for the insane stupidity for it, not least the infantile media over in the US.

Shotgun SG

Precisely, its in YOUR view. The world can be flat in your view, but it doesn't mean that is the universally recognized view.

Yes. Look at the countries around Iraq. Do they look to be in any state of chaos or disruption or depression? They are experiencing economic growth and prosperity, and busy modernizing their societies.

Honestly, the world is only looking so "unsafe" thanks to a fast and efficient media. More violence both in scale and frequency took place around the world in the past, just that they weren't reported as "Breaking" news within half an hour. We are experiencing the lowest levels of deaths caused by organized violence since the 1950s.

Has the world become more "unsafe" ever since the decline of the Soviet Union, and the world "descended" into the "dark depths" of a unipolar world with USA as the sole superpower?

Poh Ah Pak SG

Do they look to be in any state of chaos or disruption or depression?

Yes.

Turkey/Kurds.

Lebanon.

Israel/Palestine

Iran/Syria - Israel/USA

Afghanistan

Pakistan

All thrown into chaos by USA foreign politics.

Shotgun SG

Look at it this way. All the violence in ME now is pretty much contained in Iraq. The "terrorists" now have diversed their focus into fighting Sunni/Shiites, instead of just the Americans.

The only people who can blame the Americans are the American people, not us. We are indirectly reaping the benefits of the regional stability (excl. Iraq) in the Middle East. It has not done us any injustice at all. It was nevertheless a mistake made by top leadership in underestimating the animosity between the Shiites and Sunnis, which is what is turning Iraq in to a quagmire.

High Oil Prices have nothing to do with the current Iraq situation. The media, being the media, sensationalizes everything and anything. But thats what people like... so who is to blame?

Shotgun SG

Out of that list, only Afghanistan is a valid "disruption" since military operations are still ongoing. You can thank the Taleban for not turning Osama Bin Laden. And its not like they were a "flourishing" economy of happy people when they were in Power anyways.

Look again at the economic growth experienced by the rest those countries before you answer the rest. Palestine is NOT a country, and Kurdistan is a part of Iraq. Check your facts.

Poh Ah Pak SG

It is pointless.

http://www.theempireinafrica.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v

http://antiwar.com/updates/

http://www.downingstreetmemo.com

http://video.google.com/videohosted?

http://www.johnpilger.com

Arapahoe SG

same to u ,deaf mule.If just come to forum,and say sth like i don't want to talk about it anymore,it's like u lose already.Discussing political affair ,it's not about right and wrong,it's about mutual inspiration.If u don't want to play with the rules.Quit urself.

that is precisely what ah pak is doing.

Arapahoe SG

Ah Pak, Your Hero is asking for food.

The State Department announced the food agreement after weeks of talks over how the aid would be distributed. The United States wants assurances the food won't be diverted or used improperly by the government of Kim Jong Il.

"The two sides have agreed on terms for a substantial improvement in monitoring and access in order to allow for confirmation of receipt by the intended recipients," according to a statement from the U.S. Agency for International Development.

The U.S. said it does not know exactly how much the deal will cost, because prices will depend on such variables as the costs of food and shipping, both of which are rising fast.

Pyongyang "has been open in saying it faces a major shortage in food supplies," White House press secretary Dana Perino said earlier this week.

Poh Ah Pak SG

Probably part of some secret agreement.

U.S. to analyze DPRK nuclear documents

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/13/

DPRK give some old documents, USA give food.

It is a fair deal I say.

Arapahoe SG

Probably part of some secret agreement.

U.S. to analyze DPRK nuclear documents

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/13/

DPRK give some old documents, USA give food.

It is a fair deal I say.

"Fair Deal" or Black mail

A regime that maintain an over size military force and not allocate enough resources to feeds its population.

Poh Ah Pak SG

True.

But here is an insight into DPRK military thought:

Marshal Kim Jong Il's War Plan

http://209.85.175.104/

This may help to explain the military priority:

Korea: Forgotten Nuclear Threats

http://www.nautilus.org/fora/

70th anniversary of the North Korean army - Military Parade

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v

See whether USA dare to invade like Iraq or not.

USA send troops and bombs to Iraq.

But when it comes to DPRK, USA send food.

I am so proud of DPRK leadership!

They know how to handle USA!

He is truely a wise strategist, Kim Jong Il.

Kim Jong Il won't allow USA to suka suka fuck around with his country.

http://antiwar.com/updates/

Send bombs or send food to DPRK, that is up to USA to decide.

Weak military force, USA send bombs.

Strong military force, USA send food.

Simple logic.

Saddam Hussein should have followed Kim Jong Il's tactics.

See lah, now Iraq occupied by USA, hundreds of thousands killed, country thrown into chaos, Saddam also killed by USA.

The master strategist Kim Jong Il.

He knows how to deal with USA.

Sun Tzu said: The art of war is of vital importance to the State.

It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin. Hence it is a subject of inquiry which can on no account be neglected.

http://www.marxists.org/reference/archive/

I have watched how the opponents of USA do political battle with USA for years now.

But never have I seen this Kim Jong Il in action.

Never have I seen such strategy, such cunning, such courage.

Kim Jong Il has my deep respect.

He is a wise man.

Arapahoe SG

True.

But here is an insight into DPRK military thought:

Marshal Kim Jong Il's War Plan

http://209.85.175.104/

This may help to explain the military priority:

Korea: Forgotten Nuclear Threats

http://www.nautilus.org/fora/

70th anniversary of the North Korean army - Military Parade

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v

See whether USA dare to invade like Iraq or not.

USA send troops and bombs to Iraq.

But when it comes to DPRK, USA send food.

I am so proud of DPRK leadership!

They know how to handle USA!

He is truely a wise strategist, Kim Jong Il.

Kim Jong Il won't allow USA to suka suka fuck around with his country.

http://antiwar.com/updates/

Send bombs or send food to DPRK, that is up to USA to decide.

Weak military force, USA send bombs.

Strong military force, USA send food.

Simple logic.

Saddam Hussein should have followed Kim Jong Il's tactics.

See lah, now Iraq occupied by USA, hundreds of thousands killed, country thrown into chaos, Saddam also killed by USA.

The master strategist Kim Jong Il.

He knows how to deal with USA.

Sun Tzu said: The art of war is of vital importance to the State.

It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin. Hence it is a subject of inquiry which can on no account be neglected.

http://www.marxists.org/reference/archive/

I have watched how the opponents of USA do political battle with USA for years now.

But never have I seen this Kim Jong Il in action.

Never have I seen such strategy, such cunning, such courage.

Kim Jong Il has my deep respect.

He is a wise man.

so how differen are you compare to : LKY?

Poh Ah Pak SG

Thousands Killed in 1950 by US's South Korean Ally

http://wiredispatch.com/news/?id=174859

Shooter grew 'speechless' at 1950 Korea killings

Ex-prison guard tells of mass killings in 1950 Korea; 'Please shoot me,' one innocent begged

http://wiredispatch.com/news/?id=174858

Poh Ah Pak SG

The mythical post-American era

http://www.atimes.com/atimes/China/JE20Ad01.html

BadzMaro SG

Drop Acid.. not bombs.

jojobeach SG

Mr Poh,

Your idol, Mr Nair has his Asylum with the USA yes ?

Poh Ah Pak SG

My idol Chow Sing Chi lah.

http://www.lovehkfilm.com

Poh Ah Pak SG

The US Has Lost Control: Latin America Has "Created its Own Neighbourhood"

Eva Golinger, a US-Venezuelan lawyer who has dedicated herself to exposing US intervention in Venezuela and is the author Chavez vs Bush, explained to Green Left Weekly that behind these events was the fact that the US "have lost control in this region, and this is something that is incredible threatening for the US empire".

"They are seeking out a way to divide and create conflict in the region", said Golinger "in order to impede integration in the region".

"The backyard of the US has gone; it's created its own neighbourhood, and the US isn't part of it", commented Golinger.

http://www.venezuelanalysis.com/analysis/3460

Sun Tzu says:

For should the enemy strengthen his van, he will weaken his rear; should he strengthen his rear, he will weaken his van; should he strengthen his left, he will weaken his right; should he strengthen his right, he will weaken his left. If he sends reinforcements everywhere, he will everywhere be weak.

http://www.marxists.org/reference/archive/sun-tzu/works/

USA send their troops to invade and occupy Iraq, five years already, still no outcome.

USA influence is thus weakened in their backyard.

2. When you engage in actual fighting, if victory is long in coming, then men's weapons will grow dull and their ardor will be damped. If you lay siege to a town, you will exhaust your strength.

3. Again, if the campaign is protracted, the resources of the State will not be equal to the strain.

4. Now, when your weapons are dulled, your ardor damped, your strength exhausted and your treasure spent, other chieftains will spring up to take advantage of your extremity. Then no man, however wise, will be able to avert the consequences that must ensue.

5. Thus, though we have heard of stupid haste in war, cleverness has never been seen associated with long delays.

6. There is no instance of a country having benefited from prolonged warfare.

http://www.marxists.org/reference/archive/sun-tzu/

Shotgun SG

I seriously find no credibility in you.

On one hand, you are critical of the PAP "regime", on the other, you are supportive of cruel regimes like the Burmese Junta, Kim Jong Ill, and latin american left-wing socialist/ populists like Hugo Chavez.

Words like hypocrite, double-standards, and contradiction rings out with your ever post.

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