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raycarey · 18-08-2008, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Earl

I just learned Barack Hussein Obama speaks fluent Arabic.

source?
and if he did, wouldn't it be an advantage for the leader of the US to be able to speak the language considering that it has strategic interests in the region?

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We know George W. Bush speaks excellent spanish.

his spanish is average at best. take a look at mexican president vincente fox's book for his opinion of bush's spanish language skills.

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I miss Tim.

how informal. just a few weeks ago, it was 'mr. russert'.

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What is problematic is the pattern of deception which is emerging regarding his background.

if you weren't able to do this earl, what in god's name would you post about?

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I wanna be an airborne ranger

well earl, you had your chance during vietnam didn't you?
chicken-hawk.

sabang · 18-08-2008, 01:15 PM

Unfortunately, Corsi's drivel gives me no clue as to whether Obama speaks Arabic or not. But if he does I would be well impressed.

raycarey · 18-08-2008, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sabang

But if he does I would be well impressed.

damn straight.

Begbie · 18-08-2008, 01:21 PM

Shouldn't this be in Jokes and not issues.

Russian might be a handier language considering the events of the last couple of weeks. The cold war restarts, Capitalism versus The Mafia.

nidhogg · 18-08-2008, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by raycarey

and if he did, wouldn't it be an advantage for the leader of the US to be able to speak the language considering that it has strategic interests in the region?
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Its kinda ironic that (many, not all) Americans seem to be happier with a President who is prepared to go around shooting people rather than one who goes around talking to people - and even more - shock horror! in thier own language!

Mr Earl · 19-08-2008, 05:04 AM

^How do you "talk" to people who detonate suicide bombers in crowded markets?
I'm afraid removing Israel from the world map isn't an option and nor should it be.

raycarey · 19-08-2008, 12:53 PM

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I'm afraid removing Israel from the world map isn't an option

why not?
blackgang is older than israel, and the world would surely be better off without him.

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nor should it be.

why not?
what good has come from the state of israel experiment?

Milkman · 19-08-2008, 12:58 PM

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^How do you "talk" to people who detonate suicide bombers in crowded markets?
I'm afraid removing Israel from the world map isn't an option and nor should it be.

The suicide bombings are happening for a reason. And I honestly think they are justified because of what Israel does in Gaza.

Am I serious? You bet I am.

Mr Earl · 19-08-2008, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Milkman

The suicide bombings are happening for a reason. And I honestly think they are justified because of what Israel does in Gaza.

Am I serious? You bet I am.

Well I'd say any heavy handedness from Israel was catalyzed by Arab aggression against the Jews.
Anyway this chicken/egg argument has been hashed over and over.
It wont be over unless the arabs accept Israel. And accept that they're simply too fucking stupid to make Israel go away.
If you suddenly took the Jews and Israel out of the equation you'd still have a country full of squabbling, murderous bloodthirsty fukwits. Deny that!

Boon Mee · 19-08-2008, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Earl

^How do you "talk" to people who detonate suicide bombers in crowded markets?
I'm afraid removing Israel from the world map isn't an option and nor should it be.

No shit.
Let the Pali's 'suck it up'...

DrivingForce · 20-08-2008, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Earl

If you suddenly took the Jews and Israel out of the equation you'd still have a country full of squabbling, murderous bloodthirsty fukwits. Deny that!

Next it would be Sunni V Shite... Or Hezbollah V PLO like the song says "it's always been"

Texpat · 20-08-2008, 02:03 AM

Westerners embrace life. Muslims embrace death. -- OBL

If Barrack Hussein Obama speaks Arabic after attending his Islam school in Indonesia for years, why shouldn't he be president of the United States?

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How do you "talk" to people who detonate suicide bombers in crowded markets?

On the phone?

Mr Earl · 20-08-2008, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Texpat

Westerners embrace life. Muslims embrace death. -- OBL

If Barrack Hussein Obama speaks Arabic after attending his Islam school in Indonesia for years, why shouldn't he be president of the United States?

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How do you "talk" to people who detonate suicide bombers in crowded markets?

On the phone?

Just dial Swith & Wesson model 29 (.44 magnum) and say: "Do you feel lucky punk?"

"Well do you?"

floorpotato · 20-08-2008, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Earl

We know George W. Bush speaks excellent spanish. He was quite proud of this talent and often spoke spanish in public.

How is that possible when he can hardly string together a coherent sentence in English?

nedwalk · 20-08-2008, 06:30 AM

the ability to speak more than one language has to be an asset disregarding whatever dialect it is, ozzies pm rudd speaks manderine fluently, in these times i suppose that is also a good thing

HermantheGerman · 21-08-2008, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Earl

^How do you "talk" to people who detonate suicide bombers in crowded markets?
I'm afraid removing Israel from the world map isn't an option and nor should it be.

The suicide bombings are happening for a reason. And I honestly think they are justified because of what Israel does in Gaza.

Am I serious? You bet I am.

You better be nice to those Yids ! They are electing the next US President, not YOU !

President Speaks to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee
Remarks by the President to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee
Washington Convention Center
Washington, D.C.

8:53 A.M. EDT

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all very much. Finally, AIPAC elected a President I can kiss. (Laughter and applause.) I'm honored to be here at AIPAC, thank you for such a warm welcome. It's good to be with so many friends -- friends of mine and friends of Israel. (Applause.) For more than 50 years, the United States and Israel have been steadfast allies. AIPAC is one of the reasons why. (Applause.) You've worked tirelessly to strengthen the ties that bind our nations -- our shared values, our strong commitment to freedom. (Applause.)

Milkman · 21-08-2008, 09:24 AM

^ I'm referring to Israeli gov policies not AIPAC, even though they both, are enmeshed and have too much influence over the USA.

There are many special interest groups in the US and it is they that hold they power.

DrivingForce · 21-08-2008, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by nedwalk

the ability to speak more than one language has to be an asset disregarding whatever dialect it is, ozzies pm rudd speaks manderine fluently, in these times i suppose that is also a good thing

Yah, good thing too, it seems it's not going to be too much longer before Australia becomes another province of China..

Mr Earl · 22-08-2008, 05:01 AM

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it seems it's not going to be too much longer before Australia becomes another province of China..

Right next to the USA province.

1.3 billion people have significant economic leverage.
Compared to the 300 million in the USA.
Or the paltry 20 million in AU.
Heck just Mexico City had over 23 million when I lived there.

18-08-2008, 01:15 PM	#22 (permalink)
sabang Watching the Wheels Last Online: Today 08:13 PM Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: east of Pattaya Posts: 8,301	Unfortunately, Corsi's drivel gives me no clue as to whether Obama speaks Arabic or not. But if he does I would be well impressed.

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Begbie Senior Member Last Online: Today 09:25 PM Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lagrangian Point Posts: 5,530	Shouldn't this be in Jokes and not issues. Russian might be a handier language considering the events of the last couple of weeks. The cold war restarts, Capitalism versus The Mafia.

19-08-2008, 05:04 AM	#26 (permalink)
Mr Earl Jumping Jeebus Last Online: Today 08:09 PM Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ranong Posts: 4,875	^How do you "talk" to people who detonate suicide bombers in crowded markets? I'm afraid removing Israel from the world map isn't an option and nor should it be.

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nedwalk Elite Member Last Online: Today 06:52 PM Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: sunshine coast Posts: 1,739	the ability to speak more than one language has to be an asset disregarding whatever dialect it is, ozzies pm rudd speaks manderine fluently, in these times i suppose that is also a good thing

21-08-2008, 09:24 AM	#37 (permalink)
Milkman Gone Off Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: shelf Posts: 9,390	^ I'm referring to Israeli gov policies not AIPAC, even though they both, are enmeshed and have too much influence over the USA. There are many special interest groups in the US and it is they that hold they power.