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Abu Ghraib abuse photos show rape

I think the ring leader and worst offender got a bit more than a slap. Unless you think 8 and 10 years in federal prison like Leavenworth is just a slap? True, some of them did get off with lesser charges. If memory serves correctly, I believe more than one of them had letters home and...
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- Post #44
- May 29, 2009
- Forum: Politics and News
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More housing woes, good credits are defaulting.

I wonder how much of that 12% is people defaulting intentionally and throwing themselves into foreclosure because they home they bought for $500k is now only worth $250k. One of my coworkers friends here in Cali is seriously considering it. He bought a house 3 years ago for $360k and today...
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- Post #22
- May 29, 2009
- Forum: Politics and News
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Abu Ghraib abuse photos show rape

It doesnt take much to find the info. Here is a summary from wiki: Colonel Thomas Pappas was relieved of his command on May 13, 2005 after receiving nonjudicial punishment on May 9, 2005 for two instances of dereliction, including that of allowing dogs to be present during interrogations. He...
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- Post #41
- May 29, 2009
- Forum: Politics and News
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Abu Ghraib abuse photos show rape

That's exactly what it was, and that's why they were all punished.
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- Post #40
- May 29, 2009
- Forum: Politics and News
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More housing woes, good credits are defaulting.

I was talking to a friend about this at work today. Who wants to wager some sort of legislation will be drafted to allow people who forclosed a waiver and be able to buy again sooner than the normal 5-7 years? It will be hailed as a rescue for those who were screwed by shady mortgages, those...
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- Post #6
- May 28, 2009
- Forum: Politics and News
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Abu Ghraib abuse photos show rape

Where the hell have you been? The soldiers were already prosecuted. The commander was punished for allowing actions to take place, and his carreer was ended. One of the worst offenders received 10 years in Leavenworth. The reason they were all prosecuted is the "authorized" enhanced...
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- Post #27
- May 28, 2009
- Forum: Politics and News
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Cheney repeats lie about Abu Ghraib

Without sounding like I am defending Cheney, because I am not, I think his point was the people at Abu Ghraib were not using the "enhanced interrogation techniques" (and more) to actually interrogate anyone. These techniques were only authorized for specific people, and required specific...
- AFMatt
- Post #18
- May 26, 2009
- Forum: Politics and News
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North Korea conducts another nuclear test

I'm not sure what the blast damage radius you posted has to do with EMP, but the 335kt bomb we use on our ICBMs today puts out more than enough energy to damage most modern electronics. When we did EMP testing in the 60s it was tested on conponents and circuits FAR less sensitive than what we...
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- Post #63
- May 26, 2009
- Forum: Politics and News
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North Korea conducts another nuclear test

Why should the U.S. do it? Any military actions taken against them should be handled by their neighbors. If SK, Japan, and even China feel threatened, they need to man up and kick things into high gear. If we attack them, Seoul better break out the kevlar umbrellas, cause a rain storm is...
- AFMatt
- Post #36
- May 25, 2009
- Forum: Politics and News
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Democrats balk on closing Gitmo. Refuse to provide money to do so.

I'm naive? FYI, Bush wanted Gitmo closed. Unfortunately, the very same issue we face today has always been the roadblock: Where do we put them? Closing it has absolutely nothing to do with Bush or the Republican party, and everything to do with trying to erase a symbol of torture. Thinking...
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- Post #149
- May 25, 2009
- Forum: Politics and News
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Democrats balk on closing Gitmo. Refuse to provide money to do so.

Maybe so. That does not change the reality that it is now clear to many in government, however. That reality is: The only reason there was a push to close Gitmo was simply to try and improve our image. Many now realize it wont erase the past, and it also has no effect on the future because...
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- Post #144
- May 25, 2009
- Forum: Politics and News
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Colin Powell speaks out!!!!

Oh wait, that was me? WTF? Yeah, that was me saying you cant fault someone for choosing who they think is the best to lead the country, regardless of the party they claim. If he voted for McCain, despite believing Obama was the better choice to lead the country, that would be "blindly...
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- Post #28
- May 25, 2009
- Forum: Politics and News
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Some broad ideological questions

1. Challenge. It is the base of what our country was formed on. Electing officials into government is, in effect, one of the methods we are allowed when challenging what the people believe is right or wrong. Unfortunately, the better part of our country is easily persuaded and manipulated by...
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- Post #14
- May 25, 2009
- Forum: Politics and News
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Colin Powell speaks out!!!!

You can't blindly support a side just because it the side you are on. He picked the one he felt was best qualified to lead the nation. In this case, it happened to be a Democrat. I don't see anything wrong with that, but maybe that's just because it's how I always vote.
- AFMatt
- Post #13
- May 24, 2009
- Forum: Politics and News
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A Small Step Forward in Manned Space Flight . . .

I don't think there will be too much shitting on in this case. There might be a little conversation regarding his previous employment, but really, do you think they will get into petty bickering like that for this position? You really can't find someone more qualified for the job. The bigger...
- AFMatt
- Post #6
- May 24, 2009
- Forum: Politics and News

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