Thread: Quagmire....

Originally Posted by Boon Mee

Originally Posted by surasak

Vietnam was a threat in what way? Iraq was a clear and present danger in what way?

It sure is nice to have 20/20 hindsight.
Have you forgot, again, the prevaling theory at the time was something to do with dominos?

And it was a failed theory.

With Iraq, it was to promote democracy and expell a brutal dictator. Not that a little oil didn't factor in but the fact also remains - Saddam was promoting terrorism and had Al Queda training camps on his soil.

Not even Bush, Rummy, or the rest of the cabal are even barking this lie any longer. So, why are you?

Democracy? Expel a dictator?

Originally Posted by raycarey

seem a bit familiar?

No
As went Viet Nam and Laos, the theory was embraced by more than a few 'rubes' as you call them. Thailand looked to the West for defense as well.

pssst...boon mee

you're one of the rubes.

Originally Posted by raycarey

pssst...boon mee

you're one of the rubes.

Might be better than being a TELFer, eh?

what?

Originally Posted by Whiteshiva

Originally Posted by surasak

Tell me, what other nations have we unilaterally invaded that happened to be resource poor?

Haiti - which has since turned into a peaceful, prosperous nation.........

Yea right Haiti is leading world citizen!

But there is also the US invasion of Grenada.

Ah, yes, regime change through military intervention despite overwhelmingly negative international condemnation followed by more corrupt governments kowtowing to American corporate interests which resulted overall in a decline of living standards for the inhabitants.

Are we talking about Grenada or Iraq?

The US Invasion of Grenada: A Twenty Year Retrospective - Empire? - Global Policy Forum

Originally Posted by raycarey

what?

I LOVE being lectured by a know-it-all TEFLer who bought his diploma down on Kao San Road!

Now Milky don't ask him please.

BS in EE? Nice one man. Tell us something about L-hospital's rule.

Originally Posted by Macha

BS in EE? Nice one man. Tell us something about L-hospital's rule.

That were a long time ago and haven't got a clue when it comes to those esoteric calculus equations any more.

Why don't you tell us a bit of your background there, Macha - as long as we're divulging education levels?

MBA - California State University.
MBA - Heriot Watt University.

Anything else sir?

^ You lived and studied in California, Macha?

Interesting.

Yes sir.

Originally Posted by Macha

MBA - California State University.
MBA - Heriot Watt University.

Anything else sir?

Cal State where?

BTW, I'm impressed. This here forum is not totally infested with knuckle-draggers!

Berkley.

^ when were you there (if I may ask). I'm curious.

Originally Posted by Macha

Berkley.

You're a smart fugga.

Originally Posted by Milkman

^ when were you there (if I may ask). I'm curious.

97 - 98. After completion got a job with the UNDCP.

Originally Posted by Macha

Berkley.

Well, you gotta spell "Berkeley" right, Macha, or these TEFLers will be all over your ass...

BTW - there ain't no Cal State Berkeley now that I think of it. There's UC Berkeley and Cal State San Francisco.....?

yeah the same. UC Berkeley mate.

Originally Posted by Macha

yeah the same. UC Berkeley mate.

What's UNDCP?

United Nations Drug Control Program.

Originally Posted by Macha

United Nations Drug Control Program.

Ah ha!
You're one of those farangs I've seen skulking around CM & CR seeking out the evil-doers!