en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/4252434 Comments by liveload http://antiwar.com/blog/2016/01/16/iran-frees-americans-as-sanctions-are-lifted-frustrating-warmongers-around-the-world/#IDComment1010352938 Imagine an alternate reality where the Persian Empire has risen again. The US does not have nuclear weapons, Persia does. The US has been under economic sanctions for years now. Persia invaded Mexico and Cuba over a decade ago and still has a large military presence there. Persia conducts drone strikes in Canada from bases all over Canada and the Arctic. Persia regularly conducts large scale military exercises in the region, simulating the invasion of a "Large North American Country". Most of central and south America support their viewpoint thanks entirely to Persian largesse. The American diplomats and government have been hard at work trying to secure a deal which would see the economic sanctions lifted. It is hailed as a massive victory for the US, while Persian and Russian hardliners scream, vocalizing the desire to turn America into a failed state under the direction of a bunch of drunk Indians, rather than keep dealing with a bunch of religious fanatics in Cowboy Boots, etc, etc. Now imagine if two Persian military shallow water craft of Swedish manufacture were to end up being captured near Trumbo Point, FL, claiming they had mechanical issues or somehow got lost going from Cuba to Mexico. Would this have played out any different with the shoes on the other feet? I think some perspective would be nice for a change. Sun, 17 Jan 2016 05:41:19 +0000 http://antiwar.com/blog/2016/01/16/iran-frees-americans-as-sanctions-are-lifted-frustrating-warmongers-around-the-world/#IDComment1010352938 http://antiwar.com/blog/2016/01/15/top-general-warns-of-new-isis-threat-in-jamaica/#IDComment1010268966 Sounds like he's trying to sell a new military contract. Sat, 16 Jan 2016 04:04:01 +0000 http://antiwar.com/blog/2016/01/15/top-general-warns-of-new-isis-threat-in-jamaica/#IDComment1010268966 http://original.antiwar.com/justin/2016/01/12/the-biggest-threat/#IDComment1009896666 "What this country needs is a short, victorious war to stem the tide of revolution." V.K. Plehve Sooner or later, they always come back around to the notion of a winnable war. Wed, 13 Jan 2016 05:25:25 +0000 http://original.antiwar.com/justin/2016/01/12/the-biggest-threat/#IDComment1009896666 http://news.antiwar.com/2016/01/07/south-korea-to-restart-loudspeaker-propaganda-against-north/#IDComment1009390734 Yes, blaring Korean pop music Noriega style is definitely the solution. Archer: "Do you wanna get hit by missiles? Cause that's how you get hit by missiles..." Fri, 8 Jan 2016 05:39:01 +0000 http://news.antiwar.com/2016/01/07/south-korea-to-restart-loudspeaker-propaganda-against-north/#IDComment1009390734 http://antiwar.com/blog/2015/12/22/this-years-hottest-toy-iraq-syria-lego-playset/#IDComment1007439053 "American special forces with and without boots" *snort* Truly, they did not specify any other type of footwear. I can just imagine Gen Thomas cutting orders which explicitly prohibit the use of certain categories of footwear. Also, would this mean there's a govt contract out there to provide tactical socks and sandals? Tue, 22 Dec 2015 17:32:21 +0000 http://antiwar.com/blog/2015/12/22/this-years-hottest-toy-iraq-syria-lego-playset/#IDComment1007439053 http://antiwar.com/blog/2015/12/21/ron-paul-congress-passes-patriotactii-in-secret/#IDComment1007383948 It's like fast food marketing. "Try the brand new tasty Government Product!" Product falls flat. Remaining stock is chopped, formed, extruded, drowned in barbecue sauce, repackaged and resold with a snazzy new marketing scheme: "You'll love the brand new tasty Government Product!" *cue hipster clown* Tue, 22 Dec 2015 04:54:34 +0000 http://antiwar.com/blog/2015/12/21/ron-paul-congress-passes-patriotactii-in-secret/#IDComment1007383948 http://news.antiwar.com/2015/12/17/us-may-lift-iran-sanctions-as-early-as-january/#IDComment1007078950 Hoist by their own petard, Wall Street is gnashing its teeth and wailing as contract after contract is signed for Iran's business while they helplessly watch from behind their self constructed cage. Fri, 18 Dec 2015 19:25:54 +0000 http://news.antiwar.com/2015/12/17/us-may-lift-iran-sanctions-as-early-as-january/#IDComment1007078950 http://news.antiwar.com/2015/12/15/kerry-us-not-seeking-regime-change-in-syria/#IDComment1006842826 If this is a serious change in policy, then it's a step in the right direction. If it's an attempt at putting a pacifier in Russia's mouth to buy time, then I doubt it will work. Wed, 16 Dec 2015 04:10:41 +0000 http://news.antiwar.com/2015/12/15/kerry-us-not-seeking-regime-change-in-syria/#IDComment1006842826 http://news.antiwar.com/2015/12/14/152-pro-saudi-troops-killed-in-south-yemen-missile-strike/#IDComment1006796858 Depending upon which missile was used, they have a margin of error that is 150m or less. The fragments are lethal to at least 200m. I've also read that several Academi employees were present at the site. Tue, 15 Dec 2015 17:21:34 +0000 http://news.antiwar.com/2015/12/14/152-pro-saudi-troops-killed-in-south-yemen-missile-strike/#IDComment1006796858 http://original.antiwar.com/justin/2015/12/10/our-enemies-ourselves/#IDComment1006334890 Justin wrote "How is it possible that some people in high positions want to ally with the very same barbarians who murdered over 3,000 people on September 11, 2001?" They are the very same barbarians, that's why. Fri, 11 Dec 2015 06:03:11 +0000 http://original.antiwar.com/justin/2015/12/10/our-enemies-ourselves/#IDComment1006334890 http://news.antiwar.com/2015/11/19/obama-aide-ground-forces-in-syria-not-sustainable/#IDComment1004239705 They talk about sending troops to Syria like it's a trip to the grocery store. No mention of what the Syrian people, government, and her allies would think of such a move. Fri, 20 Nov 2015 05:38:44 +0000 http://news.antiwar.com/2015/11/19/obama-aide-ground-forces-in-syria-not-sustainable/#IDComment1004239705 http://original.antiwar.com/justin/2015/11/19/hillary-clintons-road-to-war/#IDComment1004239512 Hillary probably fantasizes about Assad and his family being treated like Qaddafi's. Fri, 20 Nov 2015 05:36:28 +0000 http://original.antiwar.com/justin/2015/11/19/hillary-clintons-road-to-war/#IDComment1004239512 http://news.antiwar.com/2015/11/06/black-boxes-confirm-bombing-of-russian-airliner/#IDComment1002755753 I seriously doubt western intelligence is being altruistic. My view is that they're trying to frame the narrative and lead the Russians in a specific direction. Sat, 7 Nov 2015 00:20:46 +0000 http://news.antiwar.com/2015/11/06/black-boxes-confirm-bombing-of-russian-airliner/#IDComment1002755753 http://news.antiwar.com/2015/11/05/pentagons-syria-rebel-training-cost-2-million-per-rebel/#IDComment1002679767 If I want to buy a .22, then I have to fill out forms, submit to invasive checks and investigations, racial profiling, etc... If I want TOW II missiles, Abrams tanks, MANPADS, Humvees, MG's, RPG's, grenades, and training on how to use them; well all I have to do is say, "Ooh look at me, I'm a moderate Syrian Rebel" and the stuff just falls from the sky... Fri, 6 Nov 2015 08:59:26 +0000 http://news.antiwar.com/2015/11/05/pentagons-syria-rebel-training-cost-2-million-per-rebel/#IDComment1002679767 http://antiwar.com/blog/2015/11/04/report-military-spent-over-10-million-on-paid-patriotism/#IDComment1002533641 Must....resist...temptation....ahh what the heck... BREAD AND CIRCUSES!!! Thu, 5 Nov 2015 02:46:30 +0000 http://antiwar.com/blog/2015/11/04/report-military-spent-over-10-million-on-paid-patriotism/#IDComment1002533641 http://news.antiwar.com/2015/11/03/israel-no-public-position-on-assad-staying-in-power/#IDComment1002526630 The Israelis are trying to play Russia and the USA. Extra vigilance is required to avoid a false flag turning into WWIII. Thu, 5 Nov 2015 01:22:59 +0000 http://news.antiwar.com/2015/11/03/israel-no-public-position-on-assad-staying-in-power/#IDComment1002526630 http://news.antiwar.com/2015/11/03/russia-rival-syrian-rebels-giving-details-on-isis-targets/#IDComment1002518696 My opinion is that the so called rebel groups are just saving their own skins. Wed, 4 Nov 2015 23:44:02 +0000 http://news.antiwar.com/2015/11/03/russia-rival-syrian-rebels-giving-details-on-isis-targets/#IDComment1002518696 http://news.antiwar.com/2015/11/03/heat-flash-detected-before-russian-plane-crashed-in-sinai/#IDComment1002398770 How easy would it be to slip a small detonator into the fuel tanks? If that's as easy as I've been led to believe it is, a bomb would be overkill. Tue, 3 Nov 2015 23:16:14 +0000 http://news.antiwar.com/2015/11/03/heat-flash-detected-before-russian-plane-crashed-in-sinai/#IDComment1002398770 http://original.antiwar.com/dan_sanchez/2015/11/02/syrians-deserve-self-determination/#IDComment1002294396 Russia and Iran were invited by the govt of Syria to assist with the terrorist invasion. We used to be tight with the Syrian Govt, but all that changed in the last decade. Black sites, WMD's...you name it, we were working with them on it. What happened? Also, you can bet the farm that Russia will not allow another country to be destroyed like Iraq, Libya, Yemen, Afghanistan, etc. Especially one with vital Russian interests at stake. It's one thing to bring down a bad regime and replace it with genuine progress and good governance, but that's not what we do. It's never been what we've done and the time has come where someone is powerful enough to dig their heels in and call us out on it. Tue, 3 Nov 2015 05:44:00 +0000 http://original.antiwar.com/dan_sanchez/2015/11/02/syrians-deserve-self-determination/#IDComment1002294396 http://news.antiwar.com/2015/11/01/us-armed-syrian-faction-announces-new-offensive-in-hasakeh-province/#IDComment1002274145 I'm wondering if there will be an incident like the Susurluk scandal. Tue, 3 Nov 2015 02:36:10 +0000 http://news.antiwar.com/2015/11/01/us-armed-syrian-faction-announces-new-offensive-in-hasakeh-province/#IDComment1002274145