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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?


To: jlallen who wrote (37628)11/20/2001 8:33:19 AM
From: Neocon  Respond to of 82486
 
Well, there is confusion about how to think about the issue.....



To: jlallen who wrote (37628)11/20/2001 8:41:18 AM
From: one_less  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 82486
 
The question arose when Bill portrayed Osama as one who will be crying and begging at the point of death.

I can guarantee that Osama has rehearsed his death hundreds of times. If he sees it coming, he will pray something like: In your name (God) I go to my death swearing that there is no God but God and that Mohammad is your prophet. He surely does this when ever bombs are dropped near his hide out. I doubt that he fears his own death and expect that he is counting on it. He would likely be more challenged and fearful of a capture resulting in public exposure and ridicule for his deads (something which I am fairly certain he is in denial of).

He may be called a coward for targeting innocent and defenseless victims but there are many other terms that could be used and which hit the nail a little more solidly on the head.



To: jlallen who wrote (37628)11/20/2001 9:22:44 AM
From: epicure  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 82486
 
The question is over the misuse of English.
We are all repelled by Osama (or at least I am).
But misusing words is not symbolic of patriotism. Or at least it isn't to me. Maybe patriotism means something different to you.