Science Abuse Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Bombing buildings, employing snipers, using the threat of death to keep people from doing what you don't want them to do.... that's terrorism, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 In a nut shell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 hrmm I know someone who supported a group doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 I'm willing to collect a check doing so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted October 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Scott, you don't need guns, explosives, or even a mask to inspire terror. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supldys Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Bombing buildings, employing snipers, using the threat of death to keep people from doing what you don't want them to do.... that's terrorism, right? What you described is using threats to create a non-event, any country with a respectably sized military does that. Terrorism is a bit different, its non-state actors employing threats (and they usually have to act out on those threats to be feared) in an effort to make radical changes to social, political, or religious systems. Its considered unconventional warfare, like suicide or guerilla tactics, and it generally targets weak, internal, or civilian targets rather than any military targets (Because they're F-ing pussies that cant fight a real fight) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Scott, you don't need guns, explosives, or even a mask to inspire terror. I do scare kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted October 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Back on topic, going off of the above definition, are any of the epresidential or vice presidential candidates being endorsed and supported by terrorists or terrorist organizations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 No doubt you might have that going for both sides. Sometimes it's hard to track where cash comes from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted October 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 No doubt you might have that going for both sides. Sometimes it's hard to track where cash comes from. Odly enough, not really, no. Everyone's heard about Ayers et al, but thos associations occured long before the presidential bid and longafter the terrorist organization wents, effectively, tits up. There are only a few organizations left that can be charged with domestic terrorism, they're operating now and they're working hard to get some one elected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supldys Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Odly enough, not really, no. Everyone's heard about Ayers et al, but thos associations occured long before the presidential bid and longafter the terrorist organization wents, effectively, tits up. There are only a few organizations left that can be charged with domestic terrorism, they're operating now and they're working hard to get some one elected. What? ELF? freakin-tree huggers. I know Obama doesn't track all his contributions, so he's my guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted October 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 What? ELF? freakin-tree huggers. I know Obama doesn't track all his contributions, so he's my guess.Good point, but the ELF hasn't stepped in to say anything about anyone. No doubt that they realize that any money, public endorsement, or involvment from them will end up being poison to Obama. They seem to be laying low. How many people have they killed? Lastly, the Obama campaign doesn't really need to track his contributions, there are people who do that for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 BOTH candidates are endorsed by at least one international terrorist organization. What's your point here, Eric? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 There are only a few organizations left that can be charged with domestic terrorism, they're operating now and they're working hard to get some one elected. If someone tries hard enough, they end up acheiving their end result they required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonneVille Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 And BTW, the ELF isn't endorsing or giving money one way or the other because neither side is going ot do anything near what their aims are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted October 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 BOTH candidates are.... What's your point here, Eric? Having let the thread grow to your conclusion right thar, essentially. The point is that you will never win an argument of guilt-by-association, because everyone has associated with some one who's actions can be painted however your opposition likes. Barry knows some one who bombed some fed buildings with some friends when they got pissed. Palin hangs with people who hate the USA, and is loved by those who bomb clinics and shoot doctors. McCain knowingly funneled cash to guerrillas, who executed, kidnapped, tortured, raped, robbed, and burned alive innocent civilians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conesmasher Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Having let the thread grow to your conclusion right thar, essentially. The point is that you will never win an argument of guilt-by-association, because everyone has associated with some one who's actions can be painted however your opposition likes. I have the same opinion about politicians and calling them liars. They're all liars, they're politicians. Politician-Liar: They are synonyms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Eric, when are you running for public servant ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted October 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Eric, when are you running for public servant ? I am a public servant, I just don't get paid.... quite the opposite, akshully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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