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Apr 27, 2007 2:46 PM (496 days ago) by Rowan Scarborough, The Examiner
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A prisoner being led in shackles to a prison in Guantanamo Bay in Cuba in this file photo. The CIA announced it had captured a top al Qaeda leader and moved him to a Guantanamo Bay prison.
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A prisoner being led in shackles to a prison in Guantanamo Bay in Cuba in this file photo. The CIA announced it had captured a top al Qaeda leader and moved him to a Guantanamo Bay prison.

WASHINGTON (Map, News) - The CIA has captured a senior al Qaeda commander who served as a liaison between al Qaeda leaders in Pakistan and the terrorist group's franchise in Iraq. U .S. military and intelligence officials announced Friday that Abd al-Hadi al-Iraqi, a native of Mosul in northern Iraq, was captured in late 2006 as he tried to re-enter the country.

This week, after more than four months of interrogations, the CIA transferred him to the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay. Al-Iraqi joined 14 other designated high-value detainees, including Khalid Sheik Mohammed, the mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.

Officials would not disclose what, if anything, al-Iraqi told CIA interrogators about the whereabouts of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, who is believed to be in Pakistan near the Afghanistan border. Officials would not identify the country in which al-Iraqi was nabbed.

A U.S. intelligence official, who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity, said al-Iraqi provided "significant amounts of information" on al Qaeda's current structure. The official said al-Iraqi was advocating attacks on Iranian targets as well as more bombings in Iraq.

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"He was released to Department of Defense custody after the U.S government determined he was no longer of immediate intelligence value," the intelligence official said.

Al-Iraqi served as liaison between bin Laden and his No. 2, Ayman Zawahiri, and Abu Musab Zarqawi. The Jordanian-born Zarqawi formed al Qaeda in Iraq in 2004, pledged allegiance to bin Laden and oversaw hundreds of suicide bombings that have killed thousands of Iraqis. A U.S. airstrike killed Zarqawi in June 2006.

A second U.S. intelligence official told The Examiner that Hadi al-Iraqi lived in and around the Pakistan city of Quetta. He traveled to Iraq, via Iran, to deliver messages to al Qaeda commanders, the source said.

The State Department's Rewards For Justice program, which offered $1 million for information leading to his capture, describes al-Iraqi as "one of Osama bin Laden's top global deputies, personally chosen by bin Laden to monitor al Qaeda operations in Iraq ... [al-Iraqi is reportedly still in contact with Osama bin Laden."

Al-Iraqi rose to the rank of major in Saddam Hussein's army before leaving Iraq to join al Qaeda in Afghanistan to fight the Soviet occupation and then operate terrorist training camps.

"He has a reputation for being a skilled, intelligent and experienced commander and is an extremely well-respected al Qaeda leader," the Rewards For Justice wanted poster states.

rscarborough@dcexaminer.com

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4:38 PM MST on Wed., Aug. 22, 2007 re: "U.S. plans to go after al Qaeda cells in rural Iraq"

 Examiner Reader said:
The US military should go after al Qaeda in rural Iraq. Gerry Connolly should get with it in immigration. I will not vote for him even for dog catcher.l

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6:24 AM MST on Tue., Jul. 17, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 Examiner Reader said:
I just don't think you will ever get it. More hyperbole followed with no facts. "9/11 could only have been done by those pentagon traitors" - Proof please, "Pat Tillman, Jessica Lynch, Todd Beamer, Suicide Hijackers being lies" - Proof please. "Controlled demolition of buildings filled.." - Yet another claim with no supporting facts, etc, etc, etc.. Maybe you should go to college and take a logic or critical thinking class, learn something about logical fallicies. Maybe take a journalism class too just to learn the tricks and half truths they use in that field. Then go watch Loose Change again (because its pretty obvious thats where you get your "facts"), actually analyze the film instead of blindly following, and come back in a year and let us know what conclusion you come to next time around.

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7:19 PM MST on Sat., Jul. 14, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 Examiner Reader said:
I never said I could connect the 3.2 TRILLION with 9/11. I do know it has not been investigated, and the missle that hit the Pentigon, hit the accounting office. I will repeat, 9/11 could only have been done by these Pentagon traitors, and what they are planning next (10 Kton Nuke False flag terror attack to be blamed on Iran) will kill your darling readers. Pat Tillman - LIES! Jessica Lynch - LIES!, Todd Beamer - LIES!, Suicide Hijackers - LIES! Controlled demolition of buildings filled with firefighters and citizens - PRICELESS!! How about some accountability? (AP) Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has been invited to testify before a House committee probing the friendly-fire death of Pat Tillman in Afghanistan. The committee's leaders are demanding more documents by July 25th. Think he'll show up??!!?? Fact: 9/11 couldn't have happened without active interference with NORAD, FAA, and the Secret Service. Fact: Wargames confused our defences w/false radar images.

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7:19 PM MST on Sat., Jul. 14, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 Examiner Reader said:
I never said I could connect the 3.2 TRILLION with 9/11. I do know it has not been investigated, and the missle that hit the Pentigon, hit the accounting office. I will repeat, 9/11 could only have been done by these Pentagon traitors, and what they are planning next (10 Kton Nuke False flag terror attack to be blamed on Iran) will kill your darling readers. Pat Tillman - LIES! Jessica Lynch - LIES!, Todd Beamer - LIES!, Suicide Hijackers - LIES! Controlled demolition of buildings filled with firefighters and citizens - PRICELESS!! How about some accountability? (AP) Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has been invited to testify before a House committee probing the friendly-fire death of Pat Tillman in Afghanistan. The committee's leaders are demanding more documents by July 25th. Think he'll show up??!!?? Fact: 9/11 couldn't have happened without active interference with NORAD, FAA, and the Secret Service. Fact: Wargames confused our defences w/false radar images.

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3:35 PM MST on Thu., Jul. 12, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 Examiner Reader said:
"What, the fact the the Pentagon can't account for 3.2 TRILLLION dollars is not worthy of investigation unless we found the cancelled check in Mohammed Atta's luggage?" - I didn't say it wasn't worthy of investigation, I asked someone to factually connect it to 9/11. Once again, just more hyperbole. You can factually say "The Defense Dept. is missing 3.2 Trillion", and you can say "9/11 Happened". But you can't connect the two. I can say "I got fired today", and "I ate tacos for lunch yesterday", but chances are the two would be unrelated.

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3:35 PM MST on Thu., Jul. 12, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 Examiner Reader said:
"What, the fact the the Pentagon can't account for 3.2 TRILLLION dollars is not worthy of investigation unless we found the cancelled check in Mohammed Atta's luggage?" - I didn't say it wasn't worthy of investigation, I asked someone to factually connect it to 9/11. Once again, just more hyperbole. You can factually say "The Defense Dept. is missing 3.2 Trillion", and you can say "9/11 Happened". But you can't connect the two. I can say "I got fired today", and "I ate tacos for lunch yesterday", but chances are the two would be unrelated.

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5:46 AM MST on Tue., Jul. 10, 2007 re: "Al Qaeda losing ground, retired general says"

 Examiner Reader said:
Look ! General John Keane is retired . His opinion is as good as yours . We got to listen to the soldiers just returning from Iraq .

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4:24 PM MST on Mon., Jul. 9, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 X said:
Examiner Reader said: "For me the Republicans believe that a person should be responsible for their own actions." That's a pretty broad requirement for being a Republican. In that case I guess even some people who don't consider themselves Republican or Democrat like me would qualify for being a Republican. Do you really think that Republican or Democratic politician take responsibility for their own actions in Washington? And as far as social programs (welfare) is concerned I hope that you are including corporations in your explaination. It seems that federal tax money is easy pickings for individuals and corporations alike. Still looking for the definition of Republican and Democrat.

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3:51 PM MST on Mon., Jul. 9, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 middleclass2008 said:
It's not ONLY Republicans that feel that way. Many Independents feel that way too. Perhaps you should do a google on "middleclass2008" to find a reasonable new candidate to vote for.

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2:44 PM MST on Mon., Jul. 9, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 Examiner Reader said:
For me the Republicans believe that a person should be responsible for their own actions. You do something wrong you suffer the consequences. No BS that something caused them to do it. No looking for some else to blame and make money off of (trial lawyers). If they believe in a government program it's to help the person sustain themselves not to support them and take away any motivation to do it themselves. They believe people should keep more of their money because it belongs to them and it motivates them to produce more. Why would anyone want to earn more money if it's going to be taken away in taxes. I wouldn't. I don't like knowing that my hard earned money is going to support SOME people that feel it's easier to have kids and collect a check than do the right thing and get out on their own. The Republicans in power drastically drifted from their principles and are not doing any good. We need term limits for ALL politicians in Congress.They get comfortable and forget their pu

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10:08 AM MST on Mon., Jul. 9, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 Examiner Reader said:
What, the fact the the Pentagon can't account for 3.2 TRILLLION dollars is not worthy of investigation unless we found the cancelled check in Mohammed Atta's luggage? That's $3,200,000,000,000! Nothing to see here, move along. And, yes, you are misunderstood here! Thanks for playing.

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8:52 AM MST on Mon., Jul. 9, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 Examiner Reader said:
Obviously I was misunderstood here when I asked for factual, reliable evidence. Yes, Rumsfeld announced the trillions of dollars on 9/10/01. Now - Connect it to 9/11, not on speculation, but verifiable facts.

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3:56 PM MST on Sun., Jul. 8, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

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"he facilitated the movement of more than a hundred foreign fighters through safe houses in the area." When your chief "nemesis" in Iraq numbers no more than a few hundred, it's inevitable that many of these guys get killed more than one time.

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3:49 PM MST on Sun., Jul. 8, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 Examiner Reader said:
To Mr X It's not so much a matter of being 'for or against', because pro or contra is always based on emotions and emotions are a bad basis for forming opinions. I think it's a matter of having the capability to analyse situations, do arguments make sense ot not. Also some historical knowledge is helpful. Of course there is a lot more to it than I can explain here in a few words which are just of the cuff. An other thing is that it is always easier to think negative than positive. Anyway I sense from your writings that you are trying to be fairminded and that is to be admired.

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9:48 AM MST on Sun., Jul. 8, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 X said:
Baa,baa says: I don't think that calling people sheep is not advancing this conversation at all. It is my opinion that the citizens of these United States realize what it going on but choose to support it or oppose it. This administration is marketing the idea that the Western (aka majority white european dominated societies) is under attack and the non-white majority (on the planet) is engaged in a war to take away all of the advantages they enjoy due to all of the previous military actions. It is my belief that most people realize what is going on and support it or oppose it in various degrees for various reasons. For example ome people oppose the war, some oppose how the war is being conducted, some support the war and could care less about how it is being conducted etc.. What is the major fear from the citizenry? If we could be honest about what the real fear is, maybe we can get to the real problem.

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7:35 AM MST on Sun., Jul. 8, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 Baa, baa, says Steve J. said:
Steve J. has bought into the communist manifesto hook, line, and sinker. How's it feel to be a human sheep, Steve J. ?

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7:25 PM MST on Sat., Jul. 7, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 Steve J. said:
The militasry has a history of lying to us about events in Iraq. The Iraq Study Group found a particularly egregious example: On a day that the military reported there were 93 insurgent attacks, there were in fact over 1,100.

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7:20 PM MST on Sat., Jul. 7, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 Steve J. said:
"Bush never lied about WMD. No one lied about WMD." They lied every time they said "we know for a fact" or "there is no doubt."

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5:10 PM MST on Sat., Jul. 7, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 Examiner Reader said:
Terrorism is war waged by the poor; war is terrorism waged by the rich. Fundamentally there is NO difference whatever. In the evolution of human society the U.S. is gradually descending into a rogue state much on a par with Nazi Germany, taken over by the military/industrial complex. "Freedom and democracy" and the rest of all this propaganda crab have become hollow, meaningless political slogans, eagerly swallowed like soap advertisments by a gullible and for many years thoroughly indoctrinated and brainwashed. public.

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4:51 PM MST on Sat., Jul. 7, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 Examiner Reader said:
From the horse's mouth: Rumsfeld Admits 2.3 Trillion Missing on 09/10/01 youtube*com/watch?v=UaMxaykpi5o

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3:01 PM MST on Sat., Jul. 7, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 Examiner Reader said:
Does this mean an innocent civilian died instead? Or does anyone really care?

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2:56 PM MST on Sat., Jul. 7, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 Examiner Reader said:
HAHAHAHAHA! LOL! No really, trillions of dollars and staged terroist attacks? Help me see the light and allow me to serve with you as a messenger of the "TRUTH!"

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10:28 AM MST on Sat., Jul. 7, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 Examiner Reader said:
"It is a well-established and deliberately unaddressed historical fact ", "How about Rumsfeld's missing 2.3 TRILLION dollars announced 9/10/01? " could the previous two posters include factual, reliable references for these claims, otherwise its just hyperbole.

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9:23 AM MST on Sat., Jul. 7, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 Examiner Reader said:
It is a well-established and deliberately unaddressed historical fact that the CIA created "radical Islam" and Islamic "terrorism" during the Cold War. It is also a documented fact that the US, its allies, and their intelligence agencies (CIA, Pakistan’s ISI, Britain’s MI-6, etc.) have -- from the 1970s to the present day -- continued to use and guide terrorist groups, including "Al-Qaeda," as intelligence and propaganda assets. "Islamic terrorism" is a manufactured weapon of Western geostrategy, serving Anglo-American interests. Planned covert operations and false flag operations using "terrorists" in direct and indirect military-intelligence roles are of imperial design. Such operations (exemplified by 9/11), and their predictable propaganda results ("the war on terrorism") are now routine events. Official "war on terrorism" disinformation is repeated ad nauseum, accepted as fact by the mass populace, and used as the justification for ever-expanding Anglo-American war.

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9:07 AM MST on Sat., Jul. 7, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 Examiner Reader said:
Screw the military! All they are good for is polluting the planet with DU, Nerve Gas, Anthrax, and that's just what we know about. Al Queda is a phantom, 9/11 could only have been done by these Pentagon traitors, and what they are planning next (10 Kton Nuke False flag terror attack to be blamed on Iran) will kill your darling readers. Pat Tillman - LIES! Jessica Lynch - LIES!, Todd Beamer - LIES!, Suicide Hijackers - LIES! Controlled demolition of buildings filled with firefighters and citizens - PRICELESS!! How about Rumsfeld's missing 2.3 TRILLION dollars announced 9/10/01? Can you cover that?

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9:51 PM MST on Fri., Jul. 6, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 L said:
Johnny Appleseed said: Sure and while we're at it let's not forget the wonderful fruits of the "Great Society", the "Start Treaties" and "The Bay of Pigs"... glowing and devinely ordained policy all... Really, in all candor, how can we extend the debate and discourse as X and others have started here by stooping to name calling and cheap shots? Does nothing to advance either side's cause. Many will not take the time read the comments when they descend below a level of mudslinging normally reserved for... local elections! (LOL!) Only people still reading at that point are those who are easily offended and want to strike back IMHO.

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9:31 PM MST on Fri., Jul. 6, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 Johnny Appleseed said:
As long as they were doing long term roll ups to show progress, they should have probably mentioned the tremendous victory in the Battle of Normandy. Great job, guys. And a big thanks to the White House propogranda machine.

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6:47 PM MST on Fri., Jul. 6, 2007 re: "Captured al Qaeda leader moved to Gitmo"

 X said:
Examiner Reader said: "Don't know why everyone is on the anti republican/anti democrat bandwagon." ER you may be correct but this an attempt to understand what seems to be a key issue in the national conversation on almost any political issue. If we can get an understanding of what exactly the divisions are (or aren't) then maybe we can advance the conversation to get to the key issues such as lobbyist, warmongering, the marriage of corporations and government (govco) etc.

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4:10 PM MST on Fri., Jul. 6, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 Examiner Reader said:
Don't know why everyone is on the anti republican/anti democrat bandwagon when it does all boil down to lobbys and SIGs. E.g. Who benefits from a war the most? Defense companies. Who benefits from global warming hype? Just about every major company - "We need to charge more now because of gov't regulations".. oil, transportation, retail, etc.. Scientists on global warming? How many grants are given for studying something that isn't happening.. True or not, get on the bandwagon for that grant money. Immigration reform? Who hires the illegal immigrants? Just about every business sphere out there. People need to start following the money trail on BOTH parties and they will realize that every issue in Washington is more of a business battle than a political one.

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4:04 PM MST on Fri., Jul. 6, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 Examiner Reader said:
The funny thing is no one would be "kicked out" unless they committed a felony and would then only step down. Each party needs numbers in congress and numbers equal power and power to legislate and means more money from supporters. Money means you get elected and to get money you need a party and the party gives you money to get members which gives them numbers or a majority. If you can follow this then you are better than me.

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3:56 PM MST on Fri., Jul. 6, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 Examiner Reader said:
X- I was just stating the "platforms" the parties claim (some of them they stand behind). To be somewhat sarcastic with a hint of truth, I think it boils down to which lobbyists and special interest groups does the politician get their checks from. In my honest opinion, as an average Joe, our opinion of them doesn't matter except at election time when either party tries to tell us what they think is popular thought at the moment. They then go back to Washington and fight for which ever lobbying group or SIG has given them the nicest perks and screw what the average joe thinks.

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3:54 PM MST on Fri., Jul. 6, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 Ex-democrat said:
Democrats run the MSM - read these comments, and see how many sheep bleet along with the MSM's lies and exagerations. They are in a state of constant denial.

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3:51 PM MST on Fri., Jul. 6, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 X said:
Examiner Reader said: I'll take a stab at answering parts of your question in a nutshell. Education - Dem: Big government eduction, Rep: voucher system, competition in educ... Economics: Republican - Small govt, low taxes (but they havent been practicing what they preach), This is an excellent example. If a Republican supports low taxes and small government as a requirement, how can the politicians who currently vote for larger government and more taxes be card carrying member of the Republican party? If this is a requirement for being a Republican than it is absolutely impossible for any member of Congress who voted for programs that support bigger govt and more taxes to be Republicans. Even Bush himself should have been kicked out of the party. You see how this works? What are the hard core requirements for being a Republican or a Democrat. I mean, the things that would get you instantly kicked out.

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3:43 PM MST on Fri., Jul. 6, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 Phuture said:
X, I think you just hit a nerve with your question and it's a good one. I've often wondered myself what a Democrat does that is different than a Republican. What does one DO that the other does not DO. I should be able to tell by what a person DOES that they are either a Democrat or Republican. If not, what is the sense of being one. Everyone has certain values, morals and beliefs and as we see in the news everyday, it have nothing to do with political distinctions.

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3:38 PM MST on Fri., Jul. 6, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 X said:
Examiner Reader said: Thanks for stepping to the plate in an attempt to answering the question. Pay strict attention to what happens in this forum surrounding this question. Let's see how many rabid Democrats and Republicans try to answer or ignore this one. I can hear them scouring the internet looking for the answers right now. I'm waiting for the human evolutionary process to start up again so that we can put this nonsense to bed for good.

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3:38 PM MST on Fri., Jul. 6, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 Examiner Reader said:
X - I'll take a stab at answering parts of your question in a nutshell. Education - Dem: Big government eduction, Rep: voucher system, competition in educ... Economics: Republican - Small govt, low taxes (but they havent been practicing what they preach), Dem: Large gov't, many govt programs, high taxes.... labor - Rep: Free market supply/demand, Dem: Many gov't regulations... law - Rep: Strict constitutionalist, Dem: "Interperative" constitutionalist, religion - Rep: More open on church/gov't e.g voluntary private prayer in schools, Dem: opposite of Rep. War - Rep: Currently in proactive strikes mindset (get them before they get you) Dem: Wait til it happens then we will do something. I know they aren't exact, and there are exceptions, just my opinion (entertainment, politics, sex unanswered because I don't know)

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3:30 PM MST on Fri., Jul. 6, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 Phuture said:
WAR ON TERROR War - a conflict carried on by force of arms, as between nations or between parties within a nation; warfare, as by land, sea, or air. Terror - intense, sharp, overmastering fear Terrorism -1. the use of violence and threats to intimidate or coerce, esp. for political purposes. Does the term "war on terror" make sense? How can a country have a war on a state (state of mind) of extreme fear? Even the term terror to encompasses what European nation have done and is doing in many developing nations today. So any nation or groups or individuals that are engaged in direct and indirect military (including killing and coercing)action to bring about a political change is a terrorist. Doesn't war itself cause a state of extreme fear? If so, war itself is terrorism.

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3:28 PM MST on Fri., Jul. 6, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 Examiner Reader said:
My personal opinion is that democrat vs republican isn't really the argument in the states, but its more of liberal vs conservative. Although IMHO we've got the terms mixed up a bit here, because neither falls in line with the terms liberal or conservative. Its more of classical liberal vs socialist (But since the Republicans don't want the word liberal used around them, and the democrats don't want to be called socialist, they both changed their names) Republican (Classic Liberal): Classical liberalism emphasizes free private enterprise, individual property rights, laissez-faire economic policy, and freedom of contract, and opposes the welfare state. (From wikipedia) Democrat (socialist): Any of various theories or systems of social organization in which the means of producing and distributing goods is owned collectively or by a centralized government that often plans and controls the economy. (although not exact, but closer than calling them liberal)

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3:22 PM MST on Fri., Jul. 6, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 Uhmericuh said:
in response to Nancy Pelosi: Bush is a lot of things... being a liar is one of few things that makes him seem somewhat human.

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3:19 PM MST on Fri., Jul. 6, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

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terrorism is a fear-mongers tool... to make you afraid. isnt it working? arent you afraid of terrorists?

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3:17 PM MST on Fri., Jul. 6, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 Nancy Pelosi said:
Bush is a liar.

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3:16 PM MST on Fri., Jul. 6, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 X said:
Examiner Reader said: Thanks for the attempt to answer the question. I have seen people argue and even come to blows while degrading one another calling names such as liberals, conservatives, Republicans, Democrats an s on. One day I asked two people who were having a hot debate this very question. And you know what? The person who classified himself as Democrat could not tell me exactly what a Democrat is and does and the same with the person who classifed himself as Republican. Think about it....two people about to come to blows arguing and defending their political designation that neither of them knew what those terms meant. I have seen the same thing going on for over 10 years and NEVER has anyone given me a clear, concise answer. How crazy is that?

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3:13 PM MST on Fri., Jul. 6, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 Examiner Reader said:
Terrorism is a sham? Enlighten me please.

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3:04 PM MST on Fri., Jul. 6, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 Uhmericuh said:
Loose Change... heard of it? Watch it! The government, especially this administration, only has self serving interests to satisfy. I find it funny that "We the people.." has hardly any impact or meaning when spoken anymore. Terrorism, faith based leadership... it's all a sham. Wake up sheeple.

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3:03 PM MST on Fri., Jul. 6, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 Jeff T said:
Can't you imagine what Al Gore would do. " We have to understand what we did wrong and apologize to the world for our actions. Oh, by the way, everyone scale back your way of life and conserve. Got to go, Limos waiting for my Tee Time at Belle Meade Golf Course. Stop by the mansion to pick up my check from Occidential petro

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3:00 PM MST on Fri., Jul. 6, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

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Reply to X - No difference when it comes down to conducting business. Both use fear to ignite their political base and lie, cheat, and steal. Its commonly referred to as politics as usual. Each side pushes it's values on each other for example liberals say no more guns and conservatives say no more abortion. People should relax and lead their own lives. Sorry I can't help anymore than that.

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2:45 PM MST on Fri., Jul. 6, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 X said:
Bob said: Sorry Bob, that won't cut it. I would like to know what a Republican and a Democrat are supposed to say and/or do concerning the following areas of human activity: education, entertainment, economics, labor, law, politics, religion, sex and war.

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2:42 PM MST on Fri., Jul. 6, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 Bob said:
Republican are lying when they talk, Democrats are lied to by republicans...

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2:37 PM MST on Fri., Jul. 6, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 X said:
Could someone who classifies themselves as a Democrat please explain to me what a Democrat is? Could someone who is a Republican please explain to me what a Republican is? Just want to find out what all the hype is about and contribute to the conversation..

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2:27 PM MST on Fri., Jul. 6, 2007 re: "U.S. eager and it shows in Iraq"

 Murphy said:
Wag the dog boys, NeoCons only offer a culture of lies. A recent survey by the American Research Group found that 45 percent support the US House of Representatives beginning impeachment proceedings against Bush, with 46 percent opposed, and a 54-40 split in favor when it comes to Cheney. No more NeoCons - only ExNeoCons!!! Redumblicans still controll congress, stop voting for them, PLEASE!!! They are steeling our money and souls - while they hide behid a veil of religious, the religious wrong!!!

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