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		<title>By: UK / Martin</title>
		<link>http://www.balkingpoints.com/balk/archives/811#comment-1684</link>
		<dc:creator>UK / Martin</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:50:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I see your point Sammy. I don&#039;t mean to suggest that free nations be homogenized, but I do say that getting at root social causes in nations that spawn much of the terrorist crop, needs be a component of the eventual resolution. Perhaps it is a financial racket for al Queada leadership, but it appears that those youth who join up to attack innocents, are driven by extremist religious fervor and propaganda.

They&#039;ve struck indiscriminately at many targets around the world. In Bali, twice no less. By taking a multi-footed approach which as well employs diplomacy and aid incentives, more nations sign on to anti-terrorism efforts. And that should produce a more effective strategy than only trying to bash a non-stop flow of brainwashed youth with military. (Which was how the Bush and Blair governments lost support.)</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I see your point Sammy. I don&#8217;t mean to suggest that free nations be homogenized, but I do say that getting at root social causes in nations that spawn much of the terrorist crop, needs be a component of the eventual resolution. Perhaps it is a financial racket for al Queada leadership, but it appears that those youth who join up to attack innocents, are driven by extremist religious fervor and propaganda.</p>
<p>They&#8217;ve struck indiscriminately at many targets around the world. In Bali, twice no less. By taking a multi-footed approach which as well employs diplomacy and aid incentives, more nations sign on to anti-terrorism efforts. And that should produce a more effective strategy than only trying to bash a non-stop flow of brainwashed youth with military. (Which was how the Bush and Blair governments lost support.)</p>
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		<title>By: Sammy from Sicily</title>
		<link>http://www.balkingpoints.com/balk/archives/811#comment-1678</link>
		<dc:creator>Sammy from Sicily</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 22:19:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>You cannot standardize the world, and bring social reforms to all nations. Because we must 
realize that each nation has its traditions, mores, and culture differences. And these differences
must be respected if we want to live in peace with each other in harmony.

But the essential part is: That there must be an agreement to respect the dignity of the person.
His right to live, his freedom to speak, and to  choose, his way to worship, or not to worship. Having 
a complete separation between religion and state. No death penalty, no corporal punishment, and 
most important freedom of choice without outside interference.

As far as imposing nations to fight against organized terrorism. I believe that this falls in the category
of freedom of choice, and each nation is free to adopt its own defense when it is attacked with terrorism,
because this is an internal problem of each nation to resolve for themselves. And you cannot standardize
the fight against terrorism, and globalize the war on terrorism. Because it will become a psychosis imposed
upon all the people in this planet by those who promote it.

Many nations have not had any terrorist activities, while others have. It could be that their foreign policies
have something to do to stimulate, or incite these terrorists activities as a retaliation for mistreating others,
or imposing their culture, as well as interfering in their domestic affairs. I  believe that terrorism is a retaliation 
for something that obstructs other people&#039;s way of life. And to keep others from meddling in their domestic affairs.
In which nowadays it is very common, and at the same time people&#039;s personal liberties are at stake, through
this generalized war on terrorism, which is being magnified by the controlled mass-media for speculative
financial, and commercial purposes in most cases.

Sammy From Sicily</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You cannot standardize the world, and bring social reforms to all nations. Because we must<br />
realize that each nation has its traditions, mores, and culture differences. And these differences<br />
must be respected if we want to live in peace with each other in harmony.</p>
<p>But the essential part is: That there must be an agreement to respect the dignity of the person.<br />
His right to live, his freedom to speak, and to  choose, his way to worship, or not to worship. Having<br />
a complete separation between religion and state. No death penalty, no corporal punishment, and<br />
most important freedom of choice without outside interference.</p>
<p>As far as imposing nations to fight against organized terrorism. I believe that this falls in the category<br />
of freedom of choice, and each nation is free to adopt its own defense when it is attacked with terrorism,<br />
because this is an internal problem of each nation to resolve for themselves. And you cannot standardize<br />
the fight against terrorism, and globalize the war on terrorism. Because it will become a psychosis imposed<br />
upon all the people in this planet by those who promote it.</p>
<p>Many nations have not had any terrorist activities, while others have. It could be that their foreign policies<br />
have something to do to stimulate, or incite these terrorists activities as a retaliation for mistreating others,<br />
or imposing their culture, as well as interfering in their domestic affairs. I  believe that terrorism is a retaliation<br />
for something that obstructs other people&#8217;s way of life. And to keep others from meddling in their domestic affairs.<br />
In which nowadays it is very common, and at the same time people&#8217;s personal liberties are at stake, through<br />
this generalized war on terrorism, which is being magnified by the controlled mass-media for speculative<br />
financial, and commercial purposes in most cases.</p>
<p>Sammy From Sicily</p>
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		<title>By: UK / Martin</title>
		<link>http://www.balkingpoints.com/balk/archives/811#comment-1676</link>
		<dc:creator>UK / Martin</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:14:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>These remarks display how the proper response to terrorism can be held differently amongst even Westerners. I see this dichotomy continually in the UK, with a quite divided citizenry on these questions.

Yet it only underpins how democratic nations must form coordinated responses and work in cooperation, rather than at odds that yield a divided front. The threat posed has spread to Asian nations as well and force alone will not prevail. You&#039;ve got to get at social reforms in the breeding ground nations as well.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>These remarks display how the proper response to terrorism can be held differently amongst even Westerners. I see this dichotomy continually in the UK, with a quite divided citizenry on these questions.</p>
<p>Yet it only underpins how democratic nations must form coordinated responses and work in cooperation, rather than at odds that yield a divided front. The threat posed has spread to Asian nations as well and force alone will not prevail. You&#8217;ve got to get at social reforms in the breeding ground nations as well.</p>
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		<title>By: Sammy from Sicily</title>
		<link>http://www.balkingpoints.com/balk/archives/811#comment-1675</link>
		<dc:creator>Sammy from Sicily</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:12:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>We in Sicily during the centuries have been invaded by various groups of people, and somehow we have still survived. So I believe that dealing with terrorists would not be a difficult problem, after all.

This terrorist element is to impose fear upon others, and at the same time to benefit those who thrive with this powerful arm, that is a ticket to promote their evil for financial gains.

Many drastic changes are being made in our daily lives to protect us from terroism, or possible terrorist attacks, which in many cases has and is destroying many world economies, in adopting these very costly  changes to safeguard against terrorism. But benefitting some industries in the tecnological sector that develop anti-terrorist apparatus.

The comical aspect is: That when the terrorism scare is at a low ebb. Out comes that caveman (Bin Ladin) with some film that tries to impose more fear to keep this terrorist ballgame going.

Many countries that have wise leaders, have not joined this terrorism ballgame that is being fueled by financial speculators, and war related industries that are benefitting financially, and at the sametime, destroying the American economy.

This clearly indicates the incomptence of those administrators that promoted these useless wars upon the American people.

As I have read: Many countries were arm-twisted to join these useless wars, that were promoted by the previous administration upon the American people. But the countries that participated, in most cases did not have the full support of their people, and for this reason almost all have withdrawn their troops. Because of political, and moral pressure, in realizing that this is an unjust, and needless war, that is being waged to benefit, war related industries,  oil producing countries, and international speculators, who have war contracts with security agencies, that in most cases have done more harm than good. Mercinaries who have killed innocent people and have not been punished for it.

We in Sicily have many immigrants, from various nations, and we have no trouble with them. Mind you I said in Sicily. But not in the rest of Italy. Because there is a lot of difference.

The Sicilian is  multi-racial and knows how to intergrate with others. But unfortunately I cannot speak for the rest of Italy, where in some cases they have problems to adapt themselves to people of different etnic groups, thinking that they would be inferior to their higher cultural  standards.

Sammy from Sicily</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We in Sicily during the centuries have been invaded by various groups of people, and somehow we have still survived. So I believe that dealing with terrorists would not be a difficult problem, after all.</p>
<p>This terrorist element is to impose fear upon others, and at the same time to benefit those who thrive with this powerful arm, that is a ticket to promote their evil for financial gains.</p>
<p>Many drastic changes are being made in our daily lives to protect us from terroism, or possible terrorist attacks, which in many cases has and is destroying many world economies, in adopting these very costly  changes to safeguard against terrorism. But benefitting some industries in the tecnological sector that develop anti-terrorist apparatus.</p>
<p>The comical aspect is: That when the terrorism scare is at a low ebb. Out comes that caveman (Bin Ladin) with some film that tries to impose more fear to keep this terrorist ballgame going.</p>
<p>Many countries that have wise leaders, have not joined this terrorism ballgame that is being fueled by financial speculators, and war related industries that are benefitting financially, and at the sametime, destroying the American economy.</p>
<p>This clearly indicates the incomptence of those administrators that promoted these useless wars upon the American people.</p>
<p>As I have read: Many countries were arm-twisted to join these useless wars, that were promoted by the previous administration upon the American people. But the countries that participated, in most cases did not have the full support of their people, and for this reason almost all have withdrawn their troops. Because of political, and moral pressure, in realizing that this is an unjust, and needless war, that is being waged to benefit, war related industries,  oil producing countries, and international speculators, who have war contracts with security agencies, that in most cases have done more harm than good. Mercinaries who have killed innocent people and have not been punished for it.</p>
<p>We in Sicily have many immigrants, from various nations, and we have no trouble with them. Mind you I said in Sicily. But not in the rest of Italy. Because there is a lot of difference.</p>
<p>The Sicilian is  multi-racial and knows how to intergrate with others. But unfortunately I cannot speak for the rest of Italy, where in some cases they have problems to adapt themselves to people of different etnic groups, thinking that they would be inferior to their higher cultural  standards.</p>
<p>Sammy from Sicily</p>
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		<title>By: Canada / greg</title>
		<link>http://www.balkingpoints.com/balk/archives/811#comment-1674</link>
		<dc:creator>Canada / greg</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:42:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Sammy, why not let Afghan&#039;s into Sicily!! Let you deal with the terrorists that take advantage of your heart!!!

You know I love when people suggest others do the work and they sit back!!!

IN fact with the exception of the UK, Europe overall has been pretty useless in Afghan too afraid to go into the difficult spots!! I know the Dutch have done some great work, but, where are the rest of you guys??? I know, sunning on the beach while others give their lives!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sammy, why not let Afghan&#8217;s into Sicily!! Let you deal with the terrorists that take advantage of your heart!!!</p>
<p>You know I love when people suggest others do the work and they sit back!!!</p>
<p>IN fact with the exception of the UK, Europe overall has been pretty useless in Afghan too afraid to go into the difficult spots!! I know the Dutch have done some great work, but, where are the rest of you guys??? I know, sunning on the beach while others give their lives!</p>
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		<title>By: Sammy from Sicily</title>
		<link>http://www.balkingpoints.com/balk/archives/811#comment-1654</link>
		<dc:creator>Sammy from Sicily</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:34:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>It would cost much less to open up immigration for the Afgani to settle in the USA. So that in this way they could produce some of the tax money that the US sends to their country to support their corrupted government.

Maybe in this way these Afghani immigrants could communicate to their fellow countrymen, that they must earn their money, and not live by blackmailing others to live an easy live.

Sammy from Sicily</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It would cost much less to open up immigration for the Afgani to settle in the USA. So that in this way they could produce some of the tax money that the US sends to their country to support their corrupted government.</p>
<p>Maybe in this way these Afghani immigrants could communicate to their fellow countrymen, that they must earn their money, and not live by blackmailing others to live an easy live.</p>
<p>Sammy from Sicily</p>
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		<title>By: USA / melpol</title>
		<link>http://www.balkingpoints.com/balk/archives/811#comment-1652</link>
		<dc:creator>USA / melpol</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:10:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Corruption and greed must be ended in Afghanistan. New friends in the battle against violent extremism cannot be won unless the Karzai led government shares some of its wealth with dissidents. It is now impossible to purchase the support of every Afghan, unless an estimated 500 billion yearly is donated by democratic nations. Peace in Afghanistan comes at a high price, but saving lives is worth its costs.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Corruption and greed must be ended in Afghanistan. New friends in the battle against violent extremism cannot be won unless the Karzai led government shares some of its wealth with dissidents. It is now impossible to purchase the support of every Afghan, unless an estimated 500 billion yearly is donated by democratic nations. Peace in Afghanistan comes at a high price, but saving lives is worth its costs.</p>
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		<title>By: USA / melpol</title>
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		<dc:creator>USA / melpol</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:03:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Rape in Afghanistan must be stopped. Millions of women are forced to have sex with violent extremists. Sexual predators must be painfully castrated. The job of arresting and castrating those that forcefully penetrate a women&#039;s private parts is dangerous, many violent extremists are heavily armed. A rape hotline has to be established where SWAT teams will rescue ladies in distress.  A women&#039;s right to choose her sexual partner has to be rigidly enforced.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rape in Afghanistan must be stopped. Millions of women are forced to have sex with violent extremists. Sexual predators must be painfully castrated. The job of arresting and castrating those that forcefully penetrate a women&#8217;s private parts is dangerous, many violent extremists are heavily armed. A rape hotline has to be established where SWAT teams will rescue ladies in distress.  A women&#8217;s right to choose her sexual partner has to be rigidly enforced.</p>
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		<title>By: Canada / Pat Morin</title>
		<link>http://www.balkingpoints.com/balk/archives/811#comment-1647</link>
		<dc:creator>Canada / Pat Morin</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:34:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The Bush administration hyped up the terrorist threat like they were just around every corner in America and Canada. Each terrible attack they have done though, makes them real all over again. The way they have been striking innocents in Pakistan recently has been shocking.

There were less countries involved in the Iraq invasion and I too think most were likely pressured. They all ended up leaving it however even the UK. The Afghanistan was supported by westerners at first. Then it dragged on and America sent nearly all it&#039;s troops to Iraq and let the Taliban reorganize. Now many seem to just want it done and over with. A lot of leaders are on the hook now if Obama&#039;s plan doesn&#039;t work out.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Bush administration hyped up the terrorist threat like they were just around every corner in America and Canada. Each terrible attack they have done though, makes them real all over again. The way they have been striking innocents in Pakistan recently has been shocking.</p>
<p>There were less countries involved in the Iraq invasion and I too think most were likely pressured. They all ended up leaving it however even the UK. The Afghanistan was supported by westerners at first. Then it dragged on and America sent nearly all it&#8217;s troops to Iraq and let the Taliban reorganize. Now many seem to just want it done and over with. A lot of leaders are on the hook now if Obama&#8217;s plan doesn&#8217;t work out.</p>
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		<title>By: USA / melpol</title>
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		<dc:creator>USA / melpol</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:16:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The pacification of Afghanistan by soldiers seen as Infidels and Kafirs is possible. The bad guys who make up 10% of the population have to be disarmed. This will leave the good guys with all the guns. It is strange that the good guys cannot defend themselves even if they outnumber the bad guys by 9 to 1.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The pacification of Afghanistan by soldiers seen as Infidels and Kafirs is possible. The bad guys who make up 10% of the population have to be disarmed. This will leave the good guys with all the guns. It is strange that the good guys cannot defend themselves even if they outnumber the bad guys by 9 to 1.</p>
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