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Ron Paul: “Why Are We At War With Yemen?”

Most Americans are probably unaware that over the past two weeks the United States has launched at least eight drone attacks in Yemen, in which dozens have been killed. It is the largest U.S. escalation of attacks on Yemen in more than a decade. The U.S. claims that everyone killed…

Most Americans are probably unaware that over the past two weeks the United States has launched at least eight drone attacks in Yemen, in which dozens have been killed. It is the largest U.S. escalation of attacks on Yemen in more than a decade. The U.S. claims that everyone killed was a “suspected militant,” but Yemeni citizens have for a long time been outraged over the number of civilians killed in such strikes. The media has reported that of all those killed in these recent U.S. strikes, only one of the dead was on the terrorist “most wanted” list.

This significant escalation of U.S. attacks on Yemen coincides with Yemeni President Hadi’s meeting with President Obama in Washington earlier this month. Hadi was installed into power with the help of the US government after a 2011 coup against its long-time ruler, President Saleh. It is in his interest to have the U.S. behind him, as his popularity is very low in Yemen and he faces the constant threat of another coup.

In Washington, President Obama praised the cooperation of President Hadi in fighting the Yemen-based al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. This was just before the U.S. Administration announced that a huge unspecified threat was forcing the closure of nearly two dozen embassies in the area, including in Yemen. According to the Administration, the embassy closings were prompted by an NSA-intercepted conference call at which some 20 al-Qaeda leaders discussed attacking the West. Many remain skeptical about this dramatic claim, which was made just as some in Congress were urging greater scrutiny of NSA domestic spying programs.

The U.S. has been involved in Yemen for some time, and the U.S. presence in Yemen is much greater than we are led to believe. As The Wall Street Journal reported last week:

“At the heart of the U.S.-Yemeni cooperation is a joint command center in Yemen, where officials from the two countries evaluate intelligence gathered by America and other allies, such as Saudi Arabia, say U.S. and Yemeni officials. There, they decide when and how to launch missile strikes against the highly secretive list of alleged al Qaeda operatives approved by the White House for targeted killing, these people say.”

Far from solving the problem of extremists in Yemen, however, this U.S. presence in the country seems to be creating more extremism. According to professor Gregory Johnson of Princeton University, an expert on Yemen, the civilian “collateral damage” from U.S. drone strikes on al-Qaeda members actually attracts more al-Qaeda recruits:

“There are strikes that kill civilians. There are strikes that kill women and children. And when you kill people in Yemen, these are people who have families. They have clans. And they have tribes. And what we’re seeing is that the United States might target a particular individual because they see him as a member of al-Qaeda. But what’s happening on the ground is that he’s being defended as a tribesman.”

The U.S. government is clearly at war in Yemen. It is claimed they are fighting al-Qaeda, but the drone strikes are creating as many or more al-Qaeda members as they are eliminating. Resentment over civilian casualties is building up the danger of blowback, which is a legitimate threat to us that is unfortunately largely ignored. Also, the U.S. is sending mixed signals by attacking al-Qaeda in Yemen while supporting al-Qaeda linked rebels fighting in Syria.

This cycle of intervention producing problems that require more intervention to “solve” impoverishes us and makes us more, not less, vulnerable. Can anyone claim this old approach is successful? Has it produced one bit of stability in the region? Does it have one success story? There is an alternative. It is called non-interventionism. We should try it. First step would be pulling out of Yemen.

Ron Paul is a former U.S. Congressman from Texas and the leader of the pro-liberty, pro-free market movement in the United States. His weekly column – reprinted with permission – can be found here.

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100 comments

najmadin August 11, 2013 at 8:39 pm

Yes..The drones are creating more Al-Qaeda followers ..Obama and his adminstration are making mistakes In Yemen..

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Torch August 11, 2013 at 9:11 pm

Yep, let us invade Yemen. Just like we did Iraq and Afghanistan. I’d rather turn the entire “Middle East into a glass parking lot than get further involved in the area.

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Frank Pytel August 12, 2013 at 4:28 am

Hell yes. Glass. It’s a shiny thing :)

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najmadin August 11, 2013 at 8:39 pm

Yes..The drones are creating more Al-Qaeda followers ..Obama and his adminstration are making mistakes In Yemen..

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Torch August 11, 2013 at 9:11 pm

Yep, let us invade Yemen. Just like we did Iraq and Afghanistan. I’d rather turn the entire “Middle East into a glass parking lot than get further involved in the area.

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Frank Pytel August 12, 2013 at 4:28 am

Hell yes. Glass. It’s a shiny thing :)

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Polyphemos August 11, 2013 at 8:52 pm

Diplomatically speaking, then (and I’m not being sarcastic), what is the proper response, when the government of Yemen asks for our help? When does supporting an ally become a foreign entanglement?

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TontoBubbaGoldstein August 11, 2013 at 9:49 pm

You have a collect call from a Mr. Hosni Mubarak.

In all seriousness, though, Yemen only became an “ally” because of our meddling…

“Hadi was installed into power with the help of the US government after a 2011 coup against its long-time ruler, President Saleh.”

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Polyphemos August 11, 2013 at 10:22 pm

OK.. good to know. So, in your opinion, who would you say are our genuine allies? England for sure. Australia. Maybe Canada – for the beer. Not Mexico – we should build a moat. Denmark. Not France – they can Keep their fucking wine and pig-mold. Maybe Japan. I know Peru likes us. Lithuania loves us. What say You?

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Frank Pytel August 12, 2013 at 7:23 am

You don’t really ever know. The romans lasted for what, 500-1000 years. Long time. This country is only 250 years old. Looking at my other numbers, maybe very old in the grand scheme of things.

A buddy and I were talking cars. Must have been ’98 or ’99. One of the other guys at the shop had a butt ugly car. Shiny ish. Dinged here and there. Chrome was a little tore up. I told my fried that I wouldn’t be caught dead in it.

Right after my buddy laughed, I heard the car start. Quiet. Purred like a kitten. He had a 541 under the hood. OEM paint. No chrome. This guy knew he was the biggest kid on the block. He didn’t have to prove it.

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TontoBubbaGoldstein August 12, 2013 at 3:12 pm

I answered below…which is now above…

*Shakes fist at DISQUS*

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MashPotato August 11, 2013 at 11:42 pm

Allow me to answer your question with a question. Why don’t they call Romania? Or the Phillipines?

Americans are very generous and charitable, and we are happy to help those in need overseas. Foreign aid and military support are awful ways to help a nation, but they are good ways to promote instability, which is probably the underlying goal of our interventionist foreign policy.

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Polyphemos August 12, 2013 at 12:28 am

Painfully aware of that truth. So who ARE our STABLE friends? The ones we would defend without it being us playing policeman of the world, which I don’t like either. (see above)

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Frank Pytel August 12, 2013 at 4:27 am

I think the only stable friendships we have are with:

1. those that are willing to fight for their right to live free over long periods of time, and

2. those that are generationally colonized by us. Examples are Puerto Rico, Guam, Phillipines, Japan, Germany.

All others in time will again become enemies. Even the aforementioned is more like playing craps with loaded dice. Better chance, but no guarantees.

And I say this seriously and humbly, these things don’t happen over a commercial break. Huge misunderstanding by many Americans and Amerikans. They think we can just walk over them and walk away. That ain’t happenin’. Too much money involved. Too much power to be had.

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TontoBubbaGoldstein August 12, 2013 at 7:59 am

TBG is not sure that (even now) that we would want to stand between Germany or Japan in something that they perceived to be their national interest.

TontoBubbaGoldstein August 12, 2013 at 7:56 am

Governments act in their own perceived interests at any given time, which is why I don’t believe that any national governments can be considered “stable” or “genuine” allies for anything but the short term. Reason being, *regime change* can change everything (Iran 1979 etc).

The French have been our allies for longer than the Brits (“Lafayette, I am here.”). IIRC, Japan was an ally in WWI, opponent in WWII, and an ally since. Don’t get me started on Russia.

The Saudi’s are our *ally* because their leaders and our leaders are involved in lucrative business dealings (See ?s Smedley Butler quote above).

Having said that, the Canucks, Brits, and Aussies are probably our strongest *natural allies* because of shared cultural history, similar governments etc. But keep in mind, much the same can be said for the countries of Europe, and throughout history their default seems to be shifting alliances and bitter wars.

Now I know you knew it was coming…

John Q. Adams:
“America does not go abroad in search of monsters to destroy. She is the well-wisher to freedom and independence of all. She is the champion and vindicator only of her own.”

Also, George Washington’s Farewell Address.

And, of course, Thomas Jefferson:
“Peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations; entangling alliances with none.”

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larry August 12, 2013 at 12:34 pm

Your Washington farewell is a great read, an amazingly sane man

j p August 12, 2013 at 12:44 pm

It seems like our government is trying to be sure that even its own citizens will no longer be STABLE friends. It is getting to be like the plantation owner who owns his friends at the end of a whip.

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? August 12, 2013 at 1:52 am

“The trouble with America is that when the dollar only earns 6 percent over here, then it gets restless and goes overseas to get 100 percent. Then the flag follows the dollar and the soldiers follow the flag.

I wouldn’t go to war again as I have done to protect some lousy investment of the bankers. There are only two things we should fight for. One is the defense of our homes and the other is the Bill of Rights. War for any other reason is simply a racket.

There isn’t a trick in the racketeering bag that the military gang is blind to. It has its “finger men” to point out enemies, its “muscle men” to destroy enemies, its “brain men” to plan war preparations, and a “Big Boss” Super-Nationalistic-Capitalism.

It may seem odd for me, a military man to adopt such a comparison. Truthfulness compels me to. I spent thirty- three years and four months in active military service as a member of this country’s most agile military force, the Marine Corps. I served in all commissioned ranks from Second Lieutenant to Major-General. And during that period, I spent most of my time being a high class muscle- man for Big Business, for Wall Street and for the Bankers. In short, I was a racketeer, a gangster for capitalism.”-Smedley Butler

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? August 12, 2013 at 8:45 am

I will temper the above quote to suggest Butler today would have clarified with adding the word “crony” to his wording today.

Capitalism is the not the enemy, it’s the gov’t power that crooked capitalists are drawn to, enabling monopolies, war, regulations, etc….all possible because of gov’t power-and would not be the case in an actual free market or if there was a limited gov’t(which I think is impossible by gov’t nature)

It’s fascism by another name.

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Slartibartfast August 11, 2013 at 8:52 pm

Diplomatically speaking, then (and I’m not being sarcastic), what is the proper response, when the government of Yemen asks for our help? When does supporting an ally become a foreign entanglement?

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TontoBubbaGoldstein August 11, 2013 at 9:49 pm

You have a collect call from a Mr. Hosni Mubarak.

In all seriousness, though, Yemen only became an “ally” because of our meddling…

“Hadi was installed into power with the help of the US government after a 2011 coup against its long-time ruler, President Saleh.”

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Slartibartfast August 11, 2013 at 10:22 pm

OK.. good to know. So, in your opinion, who would you say are our genuine allies? England for sure. Australia. Maybe Canada – for the beer. Not Mexico – we should build a moat. Denmark. Not France – they can Keep their fucking wine and pig-mold. Maybe Japan. I know Peru likes us. Lithuania loves us. What say You?

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Frank Pytel August 12, 2013 at 7:23 am

You don’t really ever know. The romans lasted for what, 500-1000 years. Long time. This country is only 250 years old. Looking at my other numbers, maybe very old in the grand scheme of things.

A buddy and I were talking cars. Must have been ’98 or ’99. One of the other guys at the shop had a butt ugly car. Shiny ish. Dinged here and there. Chrome was a little tore up. I told my fried that I wouldn’t be caught dead in it.

Right after my buddy laughed, I heard the car start. Quiet. Purred like a kitten. He had a 541 under the hood. OEM paint. No chrome. This guy knew he was the biggest kid on the block. He didn’t have to prove it.

Reply
TontoBubbaGoldstein August 12, 2013 at 3:12 pm

I answered below…which is now above…

*Shakes fist at DISQUS*

Reply
MashPotato August 11, 2013 at 11:42 pm

Allow me to answer your question with a question. Why don’t they call Romania? Or the Phillipines?

Americans are very generous and charitable, and we are happy to help those in need overseas. Foreign aid and military support are awful ways to help a nation, but they are good ways to promote instability, which is probably the underlying goal of our interventionist foreign policy.

Reply
Slartibartfast August 12, 2013 at 12:28 am

Painfully aware of that truth. So who ARE our STABLE friends? The ones we would defend without it being us playing policeman of the world, which I don’t like either. (see above)

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Frank Pytel August 12, 2013 at 4:27 am

I think the only stable friendships we have are with:

1. those that are willing to fight for their right to live free over long periods of time, and

2. those that are generationally colonized by us. Examples are Puerto Rico, Guam, Phillipines, Japan, Germany.

All others in time will again become enemies. Even the aforementioned is more like playing craps with loaded dice. Better chance, but no guarantees.

And I say this seriously and humbly, these things don’t happen over a commercial break. Huge misunderstanding by many Americans and Amerikans. They think we can just walk over them and walk away. That ain’t happenin’. Too much money involved. Too much power to be had.

Reply
TontoBubbaGoldstein August 12, 2013 at 7:59 am

TBG is not sure that (even now) that we would want to stand between Germany or Japan in something that they perceived to be their national interest.

TontoBubbaGoldstein August 12, 2013 at 7:56 am

Governments act in their own perceived interests at any given time, which is why I don’t believe that any national governments can be considered “stable” or “genuine” allies for anything but the short term. Reason being, *regime change* can change everything (Iran 1979 etc).

The French have been our allies for longer than the Brits (“Lafayette, I am here.”). IIRC, Japan was an ally in WWI, opponent in WWII, and an ally since. Don’t get me started on Russia.

The Saudi’s are our *ally* because their leaders and our leaders are involved in lucrative business dealings (See ?s Smedley Butler quote above).

Having said that, the Canucks, Brits, and Aussies are probably our strongest *natural allies* because of shared cultural history, similar governments etc. But keep in mind, much the same can be said for the countries of Europe, and throughout history their default seems to be shifting alliances and bitter wars.

Now I know you knew it was coming…

John Q. Adams:
“America does not go abroad in search of monsters to destroy. She is the well-wisher to freedom and independence of all. She is the champion and vindicator only of her own.”

Also, George Washington’s Farewell Address.

And, of course, Thomas Jefferson:
“Peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations; entangling alliances with none.”

Reply
larry August 12, 2013 at 12:34 pm

Your Washington farewell is a great read, an amazingly sane man

j p???????? August 12, 2013 at 12:44 pm

It seems like our government is trying to be sure that even its own citizens will no longer be STABLE friends. It is getting to be like the plantation owner who owns his friends at the end of a whip.

Reply
? August 12, 2013 at 1:52 am

“The trouble with America is that when the dollar only earns 6 percent over here, then it gets restless and goes overseas to get 100 percent. Then the flag follows the dollar and the soldiers follow the flag.

I wouldn’t go to war again as I have done to protect some lousy investment of the bankers. There are only two things we should fight for. One is the defense of our homes and the other is the Bill of Rights. War for any other reason is simply a racket.

There isn’t a trick in the racketeering bag that the military gang is blind to. It has its “finger men” to point out enemies, its “muscle men” to destroy enemies, its “brain men” to plan war preparations, and a “Big Boss” Super-Nationalistic-Capitalism.

It may seem odd for me, a military man to adopt such a comparison. Truthfulness compels me to. I spent thirty- three years and four months in active military service as a member of this country’s most agile military force, the Marine Corps. I served in all commissioned ranks from Second Lieutenant to Major-General. And during that period, I spent most of my time being a high class muscle- man for Big Business, for Wall Street and for the Bankers. In short, I was a racketeer, a gangster for capitalism.”-Smedley Butler

Reply
? August 12, 2013 at 8:45 am

I will temper the above quote to suggest Butler today would have clarified with adding the word “crony” to his wording today.

Capitalism is the not the enemy, it’s the gov’t power that crooked capitalists are drawn to, enabling monopolies, war, regulations, etc….all possible because of gov’t power-and would not be the case in an actual free market or if there was a limited gov’t(which I think is impossible by gov’t nature)

It’s fascism by another name.

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workingpoor August 11, 2013 at 9:04 pm

We just keep getting deeper…

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workingpoor August 11, 2013 at 9:04 pm

We just keep getting deeper…

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caroleaus August 11, 2013 at 9:15 pm

Today’s “ally” eventually becomes tomorrow’s enemy. In the meantime, we are creating animosity around the world while we are also broke. This is a sensible policy?????

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caroleaus August 11, 2013 at 9:15 pm

Today’s “ally” eventually becomes tomorrow’s enemy. In the meantime, we are creating animosity around the world while we are also broke. This is a sensible policy?????

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Robert Timsah August 12, 2013 at 2:30 am

I agree with the brilliant and honest Ron Paul. He was right and has only been vindicated over time.

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Robert Timsah August 12, 2013 at 2:30 am

I agree with the brilliant and honest Ron Paul. He was right and has only been vindicated over time.

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Only Black Flag August 12, 2013 at 3:39 am

has he just woken up? this has been going on to muslims in Somalia,Pakisatan,Yemen and other countries..Syria is probably next..This wont stop untill Muslims raise up and defend their innocent by killing all US soldiers and CIA drones.

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Frank Pytel August 12, 2013 at 7:00 am

So just to be clear here, your belief is that all Americans (White non muslims) should be subservient to the muslims of the world? That is, slavery in its full glory. Pestilence, Disease, etc.?

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TontoBubbaGoldstein August 12, 2013 at 8:04 am

“…Human sacrifice! Dogs and cats, living together! Mass hysteria!”

–Dr Peter Venkman

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Only Black Flag August 12, 2013 at 3:39 am

has he just woken up? this has been going on to muslims in Somalia,Pakisatan,Yemen and other countries..Syria is probably next..This wont stop untill Muslims raise up and defend their innocent by killing all US soldiers and CIA drones.

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Frank Pytel August 12, 2013 at 7:00 am

So just to be clear here, your belief is that all Americans (White non muslims) should be subservient to the muslims of the world? That is, slavery in its full glory. Pestilence, Disease, etc.?

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TontoBubbaGoldstein August 12, 2013 at 8:04 am

“…Human sacrifice! Dogs and cats, living together! Mass hysteria!”

–Dr Peter Venkman

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Frank Pytel August 12, 2013 at 4:29 am

Can you say wagging the dog?

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Frank Pytel August 12, 2013 at 4:29 am

Can you say wagging the dog?

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Gen. Turgidson August 12, 2013 at 8:20 am

Why are we at war with Yemen? Simple- it’s alphabetical. We’re just working our way down the list- next up, Zambia.

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Frank Pytel August 12, 2013 at 8:28 am

Zimbabwe

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The Colonel August 12, 2013 at 9:00 am

I think we are just doing the vowels (and sometimes vowels) right now – Afghanistan, Iraq – If I were an Ethiopian, Omani or a Ugandan, I’d be looking for me to show up any day now… wait we’re already in Oman…

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shifty henry August 12, 2013 at 9:11 am

Let us not forget my favorite —- Ground Zero

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shifty henry August 12, 2013 at 9:15 am

New US policy – only to attack countries whose name we can pronounce. Zimbabwe is acceptable because the female newsreaders look like they are ready to give a blowjob when they say it.

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Frank Pytel August 12, 2013 at 9:21 am

Ya’ll better step back. Shifty’s in a mood. I think everyone is getting some smack down today boy.

Edit: Might be in a mood.

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shifty henry August 12, 2013 at 9:36 am

You said it in front of a mirror, didn’t ya’ — HAW! HAW!

? August 12, 2013 at 9:23 am

Zimbabwe already won the war to destroy its currency.

The US will not be out done however, just late to the party.

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CNSYD August 12, 2013 at 10:53 am

Let me know where to meet you so I can pickup all that worthless US currency you possess.

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? August 12, 2013 at 11:04 am

How many times have you used that worn out, worthless device? It’s worth something now, so I won’t be giving it up. But I am exchanging it over time for something that can be printed up.

If you would like to exchange any of that for my dollars, let me know the where and when.

All you are doing is proposing theft…which you couldn’t do to me anyway.

? August 12, 2013 at 11:04 am

edit: “can’t be printed up”

Gen. Turgidson August 12, 2013 at 8:20 am

Why are we at war with Yemen? Simple- it’s alphabetical. We’re just working our way down the list- next up, Zambia.

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Frank Pytel August 12, 2013 at 8:28 am

Zimbabwe

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The Colonel (R) August 12, 2013 at 9:00 am

I think we are just doing the vowels (and sometimes vowels) right now – Afghanistan, Iraq – If I were an Ethiopian, Omani or a Ugandan, I’d be looking for me to show up any day now… wait we’re already in Oman…

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shifty henry August 12, 2013 at 9:11 am

Let us not forget my favorite —- Ground Zero

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shifty henry August 12, 2013 at 9:15 am

New US policy – only to attack countries whose name we can pronounce. Zimbabwe is acceptable because the female newsreaders look like they are ready to give a blowjob when they say it.

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Frank Pytel August 12, 2013 at 9:21 am

Ya’ll better step back. Shifty’s in a mood. I think everyone is getting some smack down today boy.

Edit: Might be in a mood.

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shifty henry August 12, 2013 at 9:36 am

You said it in front of a mirror, didn’t ya’ — HAW! HAW!

? August 12, 2013 at 9:23 am

Zimbabwe already won the war to destroy its currency.

The US will not be out done however, just late to the party.

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CNSYD August 12, 2013 at 10:53 am

Let me know where to meet you so I can pickup all that worthless US currency you possess.

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? August 12, 2013 at 11:04 am

How many times have you used that worn out, worthless device? It’s worth something now, so I won’t be giving it up. But I am exchanging it over time for something that can be printed up.

If you would like to exchange any of that for my dollars, let me know the where and when.

All you are doing is proposing theft…which you couldn’t do to me anyway.

? August 12, 2013 at 11:04 am

edit: “can’t be printed up”

shifty henry August 12, 2013 at 10:56 am

THE JERUSALEM ENQUIRER – August 12, 2013

US – Israel Peace Talks

US President George Barnett and Israeli Prime Minister Shoshana Vohu met here today regarding on-again off-again peace negotiations nd though, as expected, no breakthroughs were announced, the two leaders ledged their commitment to the long-standing “special relationship” between he US and Israel.

Talks focused on the role of an objective mediator, ressure for concessions, the need for secure borders, and the possibility of reassessment.

But the Jerusalem government asserted that it will continue to supply the US with the sophisticated weapons Washington needs even if the US and Canada
are unable to resolve their bitter territorial dispute. Israel has also been aiding Canada.

Yesterday marked the ninth anniversary of America’s ttack on her northern neighbor (Washington still insists on the term defensive maneuver”). Israel has
sought to act as an honest broker in the dispute, offering arms to the US if it will
agree to return Toronto to the Canadians, and lawyers to Canada if it will agree to withdraw its army from Detroit. Israel’s expanding law schools,
already turning out enough lawyers to maintain 700 battle-ready regiments of
military attorneys, anticipate no difficulty in fulfilling Canada’s need
for barristers.

“We do not expect peace overnight,” an Israeli spokesman
said, “but we are talking to both sides and will remain even-handed.”

The Canadian Prime Minister is expected to follow resident Barnett to Jerusalem in hopes of reviving the stalled peace onference, and (continued on page 75)

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? August 12, 2013 at 6:29 pm

Why not let Canada have Detroit?

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shifty henry August 12, 2013 at 9:00 pm

OK, they can have it. Based on current events I failed to register Detroit should have been changed. Actually, this is something I “borrowed” about 10 years ago from another source. All I have to do is change the date when using it. Detroit must go – but I’ll have to look for a replacement. Thanks for noticing – it will make for better humor.

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shifty henry August 12, 2013 at 10:56 am

THE JERUSALEM ENQUIRER – August 12, 2013

US – Israel Peace Talks

US President George Barnett and Israeli Prime Minister Shoshana Vohu met here today regarding on-again off-again peace negotiations and though, as expected, no breakthroughs were announced, the two leaders ledged their commitment to the long-standing “special relationship” between he US and Israel.

Talks focused on the role of an objective mediator, pressure for concessions, the need for secure borders, and the possibility of reassessment.

But the Jerusalem government asserted that it will continue to supply the US with the sophisticated weapons Washington needs even if the US and Canada
are unable to resolve their bitter territorial dispute. Israel has also been aiding Canada.

Yesterday marked the ninth anniversary of America’s attack on her northern neighbor (Washington still insists on the term defensive maneuver”). Israel has
sought to act as an honest broker in the dispute, offering arms to the US if it will
agree to return Toronto to the Canadians, and lawyers to Canada if it will agree to withdraw its army from Detroit. Israel’s expanding law schools,
already turning out enough lawyers to maintain 700 battle-ready regiments of
military attorneys, anticipate no difficulty in fulfilling Canada’s need
for barristers.

“We do not expect peace overnight,” an Israeli spokesman
said, “but we are talking to both sides and will remain even-handed.”

The Canadian Prime Minister is expected to follow President Barnett to Jerusalem in hopes of reviving the stalled peace onference, and (continued on page 75)

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? August 12, 2013 at 6:29 pm

Why not let Canada have Detroit?

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shifty henry August 12, 2013 at 9:00 pm

OK, they can have it. Based on current events I failed to register Detroit should have been changed. Actually, this is something I “borrowed” about 10 years ago from another source. All I have to do is change the date when using it. Detroit must go – but I’ll have to look for a replacement. Thanks for noticing – it will make for better humor.

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Philip Branton August 12, 2013 at 11:08 am

Dear Nancy Mace…….

Considering that you are a candidate for US Senate, would you care to elaborate on this article and tell the readers here what is going on in Yemen from YOUR point of view..? Are we at war with Yemen…?

Ya know, Nancy, this article is like a “duck on a Pond” for you; but, you are failing to take a “shot”..!

Nancy, how many consumers in South Carolina that may vote for you, understand what Yemen produces..?? Do you understand Nancy..?? Better yet, do you understand what Senator Lindsey Graham has NOT been telling the voters in this state about Yemen..??

Stop being a politician and start being a CADET…..again..!

Do you want to WIN…or not..?

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Frank Pytel August 12, 2013 at 12:39 pm

So I researched this a little and determined that they produce debt. I’m no fan of Mace yet. So what is your point? Help me out here.

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Philip Branton August 12, 2013 at 12:55 pm

Frank, Frank, … Frank…….you really know how to be a Sinatra and know what notes to “sing”.

We wonder Frank, would it be too “Frank” to tell you to ask yourself if you wonder if Senator Lindsey Graham understands what Yemen produces..? If it produces debt then how are they paying the militants that we are killing with Drones..?

Do you not find it odd that Wil Folks will run an article about Ron PAUL and his question on Yemen but will not get in the face of Senator Lindsey Graham about the corporate swag he gets from “Yemen consultants”…? …or Sudan consultants? ….or Syrian consultants…?

Frank would you like to chew some Khat while you listen to a Sinatra tune…”I did it Senator Lindsey Graham’s Way..”….?

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Frank Pytel August 12, 2013 at 1:11 pm

I have no love for Grahmnesty. The only thing I find odd is your answer. Generally speaking I’ll get in your face as politics go. I can be a grade A class 1 ass. I’m honestly reaching out to understand what your point is. Very Very rare for me.

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Philip Branton August 12, 2013 at 2:13 pm

Frank, the point …IS ……is that you have unique insight and know your value. We wonder if you can offer 10 questions addressed to either Nancy Mace or Senator Graham that the wonderful Wil Folks forgot to ask in this article..? Just imagine being a debate moderator and asking questions concerning YEMEN. Can you think and offer 10 questions that would blow the lid off of the debate and Graham’s campaign..?

Right here in the comment section that Mace and Graham can read …?

Go ahead and make them good…..we wonder if TontoBubbaGoldstein has questions too..??

The Colonel August 13, 2013 at 1:58 am

Wow, that must be some good stuff you’re smoking. I haven’t heard that logical of a debate stance since my last “contact high” on the way to a cross country meet in high school.

Philip Branton August 12, 2013 at 11:08 am

Dear Nancy Mace…….

Considering that you are a candidate for US Senate, would you care to elaborate on this article and tell the readers here what is going on in Yemen from YOUR point of view..? Are we at war with Yemen…?

Ya know, Nancy, this article is like a “duck on a Pond” for you; but, you are failing to take a “shot”..!

Nancy, how many consumers in South Carolina that may vote for you, understand what Yemen produces..?? Do you understand Nancy..?? Better yet, do you understand what Senator Lindsey Graham has NOT been telling the voters in this state about Yemen..??

Stop being a politician and start being a CADET…..again..!

Do you want to WIN…or not..?

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Frank Pytel August 12, 2013 at 12:39 pm

So I researched this a little and determined that they produce debt. I’m no fan of Mace yet. So what is your point? Help me out here.

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Philip Branton August 12, 2013 at 12:55 pm

Frank, Frank, … Frank…….you really know how to be a Sinatra and know what notes to “sing”.

We wonder Frank, would it be too “Frank” to tell you to ask yourself if you wonder if Senator Lindsey Graham understands what Yemen produces..? If it produces debt then how are they paying the militants that we are killing with Drones..?

Do you not find it odd that Wil Folks will run an article about Ron PAUL and his question on Yemen but will not get in the face of Senator Lindsey Graham about the corporate swag he gets from “Yemen consultants”…? …or Sudan consultants? ….or Syrian consultants…?

Frank would you like to chew some Khat while you listen to a Sinatra tune…”I did it Senator Lindsey Graham’s Way..”….?

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Frank Pytel August 12, 2013 at 1:11 pm

I have no love for Grahmnesty. The only thing I find odd is your answer. Generally speaking I’ll get in your face as politics go. I can be a grade A class 1 ass. I’m honestly reaching out to understand what your point is. Very Very rare for me.

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Philip Branton August 12, 2013 at 2:13 pm

Frank, the point …IS ……is that you have unique insight and know your value. We wonder if you can offer 10 questions addressed to either Nancy Mace or Senator Graham that the wonderful Wil Folks forgot to ask in this article..? Just imagine being a debate moderator and asking questions concerning YEMEN. Can you think and offer 10 questions that would blow the lid off of the debate and Graham’s campaign..?

Right here in the comment section that Mace and Graham can read …?

Go ahead and make them good…..we wonder if TontoBubbaGoldstein has questions too..??

The Colonel (R) August 13, 2013 at 1:58 am

Wow, that must be some good stuff you’re smoking. I haven’t heard that logical of a debate stance since my last “contact high” on the way to a cross country meet in high school.

Philip Branton August 12, 2013 at 12:46 pm

Ya know Nancy, the more we observe your campaign the more we realize you have no clue what you are doing and that you need all the HELP you can get.

Nancy, what is going to do more for you and your connection with voters..? Going on the Glenn Beck program or actually taking time to actually ask Shifty Henry what he thinks about “war with Yemen”..?

Does Shifty Henry know more South Carolina voters than Glenn Beck..? How many Glenn Beck listeners will vote for you compared to friends of Shifty Henry..?

Nancy, if the “media” is going to make a dagger out of this website and your work associated with Fits; then do you not understand how to use this dagger to “slice” Senator Lindsey Graham at the ballot box…??

Heck, while we are thinking….just how many of your friends at the Citadel even care enough to read this website about our “War with Yemen”…? Do you think those fine uniformed leaders read about Yemen in the Post and Courier..??

Nancy, when is the last time you wore red fingernails..? Julius Ceasar did wear a red tunic to distinguish him from his men; SO, how are you being different than Senator Lindsey Graham…?

Nancy……….can you read “Morsi Code”..?

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Philip Branton August 12, 2013 at 12:46 pm

Ya know Nancy, the more we observe your campaign the more we realize you have no clue what you are doing and that you need all the HELP you can get.

Nancy, what is going to do more for you and your connection with voters..? Going on the Glenn Beck program or actually taking time to actually ask Shifty Henry what he thinks about “war with Yemen”..?

Does Shifty Henry know more South Carolina voters than Glenn Beck..? How many Glenn Beck listeners will vote for you compared to friends of Shifty Henry..?

Nancy, if the “media” is going to make a dagger out of this website and your work associated with Fits; then do you not understand how to use this dagger to “slice” Senator Lindsey Graham at the ballot box…??

Heck, while we are thinking….just how many of your friends at the Citadel even care enough to read this website about our “War with Yemen”…? Do you think those fine uniformed leaders read about Yemen in the Post and Courier..??

Nancy, when is the last time you wore red fingernails..? Julius Ceasar did wear a red tunic to distinguish him from his men; SO, how are you being different than Senator Lindsey Graham…?

Nancy……….can you read “Morsi Code”..?

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tom brown August 12, 2013 at 3:01 pm

We are at war everywhere all the time. Anybody on the planet is The Enemy. A homeless man in San Fran ENEMY – a guy who goes to school ENEMY – a woman doing gardening ENEMY – With a massive military bureauocracy USA must have enemies Needs to create Enemies anywhere everywhere. Like a cop in a town with no criminal activity. Criminality must be created to justify existence.

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tom brown August 12, 2013 at 3:01 pm

We are at war everywhere all the time. Anybody on the planet is The Enemy. A homeless man in San Fran ENEMY – a guy who goes to school ENEMY – a woman doing gardening ENEMY – With a massive military bureauocracy USA must have enemies Needs to create Enemies anywhere everywhere. Like a cop in a town with no criminal activity. Criminality must be created to justify existence.

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Bob August 12, 2013 at 5:58 pm

As the imperialistic empire grows…the death star becomes clear.

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Bob August 12, 2013 at 5:58 pm

As the imperialistic empire grows…the death star becomes clear.

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Citizen Loring August 12, 2013 at 7:25 pm

Ron Paul is a kook. How anyone can take him seriously is beyond me.

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Citizen Loring August 12, 2013 at 7:25 pm

Ron Paul is a kook. How anyone can take him seriously is beyond me.

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god August 13, 2013 at 5:28 am

“We are at warwith Eastasia. We’ve always been at war with Eastasia.”

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god August 13, 2013 at 5:28 am

“We are at warwith Eastasia. We’ve always been at war with Eastasia.”

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