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seanie · 03-25-2003, 09:43 AM

But the relative current day standard of living has got fuck all to do with the basic point.

So complaining about the the comparison failing to take account of the relative current day standard of living is kinda missing the point.

Zar · 03-25-2003, 09:52 AM

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Originally posted by leonarde
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Depends. And I don't mean the undergarment.

If we were ruled for 20 to 30 years by a one-party dictator the likes of Saddam Hussein, I would welcome the invaders with open arms.

Cheers!

Perhaps it does depend. But then again, if the invader was the supporter of the very dictator you despise, and has a record of cozyinig up to dictators, you might be a bit skeptical.

Hubble head · 03-25-2003, 10:02 AM

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Originally posted by Amen-Moses
If you think that try to get hold of CCTV-9 the Chinese international (i.e it's in Engrish) channel. They give a totally no spin coverage.

Amen-Moses

Thanks! Found it live on the net!

English version of CCTV International
or if that doesn't work:
C&P in Real Audio browser: rtsp://real.cctv.com.cn/encoder/live.rm

Majestyk · 03-25-2003, 10:22 AM

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Originally posted by Ruy Lopez
" US is underestimating the human will to resist".

This is one of many valid points in your post.

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Originally posted by Ruy Lopez
Only those engaged in rival politics or participating in militant movements are miserable because there is very little to no tolerance for them.

I have to take exception to this statement. I agree that the vast majority may not ever become personally aquainted to the brutality of a totalitarian regime. Its brutality is not limited to only those individuals you mentioned.

Optional · 03-25-2003, 10:39 AM

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Does anybody know how many are fighters?

According to my dad (viet nam vet, retired us army colonal) that number just at present is somewhere around 20,000. That's NOT counting ANY navy or air force types.

-me

Loren Pechtel · 03-25-2003, 11:42 AM

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Originally posted by Amen-Moses
If you think that try to get hold of CCTV-9 the Chinese international (i.e it's in Engrish) channel. They give a totally no spin coverage.

Amen-Moses

I find this hard to believe. I've seen the Chinese press before--*VERY* biased. It's possible that an international channel is different but I doubt the difference is big.

It's not so much spin per se but rather selective reporting.

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03-25-2003, 09:43 AM	#11
seanie Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Edinburgh. Scotland Posts: 2,532	But the relative current day standard of living has got fuck all to do with the basic point. So complaining about the the comparison failing to take account of the relative current day standard of living is kinda missing the point.

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