Comments on: Rosen: U.S. occupation in Middle East is ‘imperialist.’ http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/ Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:28:04 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: CitizenE http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/comment-page-1/#comment-4756178 CitizenE Sat, 05 Apr 2008 20:30:09 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/#comment-4756178 Quagmire anyone? Ah, even the bones of the mighty sabre toothed tiger can today be found in the La Brea Tar Pits of southern California. George Bush will have carved out a grandiose place in the history books when the abrupt fall of the American dream is recounted in generations hence. Quagmire anyone? Ah, even the bones of the mighty sabre toothed tiger can today be found in the La Brea Tar Pits of southern California. George Bush will have carved out a grandiose place in the history books when the abrupt fall of the American dream is recounted in generations hence.

]]> By: turnerj41 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/comment-page-1/#comment-4748414 turnerj41 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 10:49:46 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/#comment-4748414 F-ing A-right, Even Biden couldn't come to terms with being called an imperialist, but I got news for the sexy NYU guy, if he is paying taxes in this country he is part of the beast. F-ing A-right,

Even Biden couldn’t come to terms with being called an imperialist, but I got news for the sexy NYU guy, if he is paying taxes in this country he is part of the beast.

]]> By: representativepress http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/comment-page-1/#comment-4738964 representativepress Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:31:31 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/#comment-4738964 See video: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGtpfehw-qM&feature=PlayList&p=FA5B7B1A74A8EB4D&index=0&playnext=1" rel="nofollow">See Body of War, Hear Body of War</a> Help Phil Donahue promote this important movie, directed by Phil Donahue and Ellen Spiro, send this video link to others to make people aware of Tomas Young's story. <a href="http://representativepress.googlepages.com/bodyofwar" rel="nofollow">http://representativepress.googlepages.com/bodyofwar</a> See video: See Body of War, Hear Body of War Help Phil Donahue promote this important movie, directed by Phil Donahue and Ellen Spiro, send this video link to others to make people aware of Tomas Young’s story.
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]]> By: Max-1 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/comment-page-1/#comment-4737634 Max-1 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 22:06:50 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/#comment-4737634 <em>#19 galmud Says: April 4th, 2008 at 5:43 pm</em> Why would Johnny McTORTURE need to go to these hearings when he has Sissy Graham and Holy Joe McLIARman to whisper the details he needs to know, in his ears? . #19 galmud Says:
April 4th, 2008 at 5:43 pm

Why would Johnny McTORTURE need to go to these hearings when he has Sissy Graham and Holy Joe McLIARman to whisper the details he needs to know, in his ears?

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]]> By: galmud http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/comment-page-1/#comment-4737306 galmud Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:43:50 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/#comment-4737306 Nir speaks the truth. McCain should go to these hearings he might learn something, instead of going around scaring people with "If we leave al Qaeda and Iran takes over!" Nir speaks the truth. McCain should go to these hearings he might learn something, instead of going around scaring people with “If we leave al Qaeda and Iran takes over!”

]]> By: RUCerious http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/comment-page-1/#comment-4737220 RUCerious Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:35:55 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/#comment-4737220 When the 1,000 or so Iraqi troops that deserted in the Basra explosion stand up, we'll stand up... and take their lives, property, families, etc... When the 1,000 or so Iraqi troops that deserted in the Basra explosion stand up, we’ll stand up… and take their lives, property, families, etc…

]]> By: Max-1 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/comment-page-1/#comment-4737176 Max-1 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:33:45 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/#comment-4737176 . When Principles guided Politics the world birthed America... When politics dictated principles the world lost Rome... Has America become the next Rome? . .

When Principles guided Politics the world birthed America…
When politics dictated principles the world lost Rome…

Has America become the next Rome?

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]]> By: Chris L http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/comment-page-1/#comment-4737150 Chris L Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:32:40 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/#comment-4737150 Considering that Joseph Biden is one of very few people that has seen the latest classified NIE on Iraq, I would think he has some idea on what is going on there. Considering that Joseph Biden is one of very few people that has seen the latest classified NIE on Iraq, I would think he has some idea on what is going on there.

]]> By: singe_101 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/comment-page-1/#comment-4737084 singe_101 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:26:33 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/#comment-4737084 Rome won't burn this time but our money might go up in smoke. Rome won’t burn this time but our money might go up in smoke.

]]> By: Juan C. http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/comment-page-1/#comment-4736928 Juan C. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:15:01 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/#comment-4736928 Nahh, Rome, Spain, Britain and France were imperialists. Now it is leader of the free world... Nahh, Rome, Spain, Britain and France were imperialists.

Now it is leader of the free world…

]]> By: StratRat http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/comment-page-1/#comment-4736910 StratRat Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:13:51 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/#comment-4736910 Is we learning yet? Is we learning yet?

]]> By: NOLIESPLEASE http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/comment-page-1/#comment-4736886 NOLIESPLEASE Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:11:40 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/#comment-4736886 It's about time we call a spade "a spade". When will we force our government to remove over 900 military basis? We spend 650billion on the military, that's more then ever other country on this earth combined. Then you wonder why? Check out www.zeitgeistmovie.com learn the real truth. It's time for a change. Remember the Roman Empire, Greek Empire, Ottomon Empire, Russian Empire, They all failed. Why do we keep electing people who stay on this path of distruction. Enough!!! It’s about time we call a spade “a spade”. When will we force our government to remove over 900 military basis? We spend 650billion on the military, that’s more then ever other country on this earth combined. Then you wonder why?

Check out http://www.zeitgeistmovie.com learn the real truth. It’s time for a change. Remember the Roman Empire, Greek Empire, Ottomon Empire, Russian Empire, They all failed. Why do we keep electing people who stay on this path of distruction. Enough!!!

]]> By: oldtree http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/comment-page-1/#comment-4736742 oldtree Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:00:46 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/#comment-4736742 Poor Joe, can't even understand the truth himself? Can't believe Mr. Rosen? Experts don't matter in this country unless they are on TV selling something, period. Poor Joe, can’t even understand the truth himself? Can’t believe Mr. Rosen?
Experts don’t matter in this country unless they are on TV selling something, period.

]]> By: L. Hussein Annie http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/comment-page-1/#comment-4736632 L. Hussein Annie Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:53:47 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/#comment-4736632 Oh wow. All the little birdies are coming home to roost... We Americans are going to pay in blood for the actions of the Bush administration for YEARS to come. Oh wow. All the little birdies are coming home to roost…

We Americans are going to pay in blood for the actions of the Bush administration for YEARS to come.

]]> By: Mugsy http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/comment-page-1/#comment-4736614 Mugsy Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:52:27 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/#comment-4736614 Typo: "Only elsewhere in the <strong><em>region</em></strong>. (laughter) Typo: “Only elsewhere in the region. (laughter)

]]> By: Peter C http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/comment-page-1/#comment-4736610 Peter C Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:51:55 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/#comment-4736610 I feel a right-wing smear about Mr. Rosen coming on ... I feel a right-wing smear about Mr. Rosen coming on …

]]> By: Uncle Ho http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/comment-page-1/#comment-4736602 Uncle Ho Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:51:21 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/#comment-4736602 Not just imperialist, but fascist as well. Not just imperialist, but fascist as well.

]]> By: Innocent Bystander http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/comment-page-1/#comment-4736592 Innocent Bystander Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:50:45 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/#comment-4736592 What? The Iraqi's don't want us there? Since when does their opinion count? Anyways, Dick Cheney assured us that we'd be greeted as liberators. Just ask the 600,000+ Iraqi's who have been liberated permanently. What? The Iraqi’s don’t want us there? Since when does their opinion count? Anyways, Dick Cheney assured us that we’d be greeted as liberators. Just ask the 600,000+ Iraqi’s who have been liberated permanently.

]]> By: Buckie Boy http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/comment-page-1/#comment-4736590 Buckie Boy Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:50:30 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/#comment-4736590 The is no solution to the Iraq problem, you're damned if you do, damned if you don't. Sorta the pick your poison, slow death, or quick death, the outcome is still death. But no matter who is in the WH we are going to be there for some time yet, wasting money on a sh!t hole, when our country could sure use those funds. IMPEACH BUSH/CHENEY Hague Trials '09 The is no solution to the Iraq problem, you’re damned if you do, damned if you don’t. Sorta the pick your poison, slow death, or quick death, the outcome is still death.

But no matter who is in the WH we are going to be there for some time yet, wasting money on a sh!t hole, when our country could sure use those funds.

IMPEACH BUSH/CHENEY
Hague Trials ‘09

]]> By: Max-1 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/comment-page-1/#comment-4736574 Max-1 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:49:07 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/04/rosen-us-occupation-in-middle-east-is-imperialist/#comment-4736574 . Rosen said it like it needed to be said... <em><strong>"As a journalist, I’m uncomfortable advising an imperialist power about how to be a more efficient imperialist power."</strong></em> ... to the imperialist powers themselves. . .

Rosen said it like it needed to be said…

“As a journalist, I’m uncomfortable advising an imperialist power about how to be a more efficient imperialist power.”

… to the imperialist powers themselves.

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