Did I spell Stategical correctly?
Your poll is flawed. It makes one either sound like a war monger, a peacenik, or French.
How about one that says “We just need to do what needs to be done, no more, no less.”
depending on who you are talking too, that sentence could have a whole new meaning. It is in part and as a whole subjective.
Martin
Only if you’re the President of the United States, marry a school teacher who can correct such mistakes, or both. 
One other thing, you can not win a war with air superiority alone. A sucessful campaign could not be “bomb them” alone.
Imp
WE SHOULD BE MORE STATEGICAL THAN WE ARE NOW."
Who are “we” ?
Just tell me not to post things I don’t know about and that’ll just about cover all your replies.
I was being very generic about “we,” and I guess I should be more specific, but I wont.
I’m surprised no one put “no”
there is no point in arguing about war (when you don’t support it)
why do i say this??
read this:
Dear Friends,
The fear and anxiety caused by the possibility of war are the biggest
health challenges we face right now. As a physician, I know full well
that emotions such as fear and anger impede the healing process and, if held long enough, actually lock us into a vicious cycle that produces more
pain, more fear, and more anxiety. This can wreak havoc on our minds,
bodies, and spirits. But this doesn’t have to be the case.There are very specific things each of us can do right now to help
prevent war and at the same time create peace in our bodies,
minds, and spirits. I was strongly reminded of this week. Both of my daughters called from their respective colleges with concerns and worries about what they’ve heard on the news about a possible terrorist attack. One wanted to know what I thought about stockpiling cash, water, and canned goods. Her roommate’s mother had sent them warnings. The other daughter wanted to know if I thought it was safe for her to go to NYC this weekend. I
told them to go about their lives as usual, while paying attention to their inner guidance. I reassured them that they each had access to guidance from within that would lead them in the right direction if they paid attention.I also gave them a way to think about the current global situation that leads to healing and peace, not further conflict, and shared with them my unshakable belief that each of us has the power, through our thoughts and emotions, to influence the energy of the planet in a way that helps prevent further conflict and also creates peace. Here’s what you can do.
Use your thoughts wisely. Understand their power. Thoughts have a tendency to become their physical equivalent. This is one of the fundamental laws of the universe. Another one is the law of attraction, which states that “like attracts like.” Because it is consciousness that creates reality, the kind of consciousness you hold-your vibration-actually creates the kind of life you’re
living. It’s impossible to create peace and harmony if you’re pushing up against a war. It’s impossible to create peace and harmony if you’re condemning George Bush, Dick Cheney, Colin Powell, etc. You don’t have to agree with them, but realize that you’ll be contributing to the energy that creates war if you assume an “embattled” mentality concerning them. The split in our nation right now about war is actually creating more of the energy of war. It’s not possible to “fight” for peace without creating war.To create peace, you have to be peaceful. The only way to stop war is to start from within yourself. You must do personal disarmament. The only way to get and stay peaceful is to concentrate on what brings you peace and resist the downward spiral of negative emotions that blames others for your lack of peace. Remember, that to which you give your attention expands. Although there is no denying that we’re in a perilous and frightening position right now, that doesn’t mean we are powerless to change it. But the only way to do so is by changing your thoughts and emotions from those of anger, hatred, and fear to those associated with compassion and peace.
Spend 30 seconds several times a day creating a “virtual” reality of what peace would look and feel like. Imagine that it’s a year from now and the economy is flourishing. George Bush is radiantly healthy; the governments of the free world are all cooperating to ensure global harmony and peace. And Saddam and Bin Laden and their influence have disappeared from the planet. Imagine all our soldiers back home and reunited with their families. Imagine a global village in which all of us can travel freely and joyously and with understanding and acceptance of each other’s cultures. When thinking about Iraq or North Korea, imagine the women and children. Send your energy and compassion to them. Don’t try to change the men of these countries. In fact, don’t even give them any thought lest you energize them. Withdraw your energy from them so that you will no longer be “feeding” them.
Dozens of studies have documented the fact that our thoughts can and do affect others in profound and measurable ways. When a critical mass of individuals (1 percent of the population) was brought together to practice Transcendental Meditation in various areas of the world, for example, there was a measurable decrease in the number of violent crimes, suicides, terrorist attacks, and even international conflicts worldwide.
(Orme-Johnson, et al. (1988). International Peace Project in the MiddleEast: The effect of the Maharishi technology on the unified field. Journal of Conflict Resolution, vol. 32, (4), pp. 776-812.)
There are also over 180 studies that have documented the positive effect of prayer on everything from other humans to yeast cells.
Imagine all the angels and non-physical beings who are working on the other side to protect and uplift all of us. Know that they can only do their work in an atmosphere of compassion, not condemnation. The energy of condemnation will prevent them from connecting with the hearts of those who most need their inspiration and love.
Avoid watching the news and reading the newspapers. Headlines are designed to keep you afraid and disempowered so that you will buy more papers or watch more TV. Then you get “hooked” on the news because you’re waiting for some official “guidance” that will keep you safe and secure. This simply can’t happen, because it’s not the way the media is set up. The media is designed to get you riled up, so that you remain tuned in to the “chain of pain.” The only lasting safety and security come from the peace that you create within yourself. What’s safe for one person will be dangerous for another. Remember all the hundreds of stories from September11, about the people who were supposed to be at the World Trade Center but, for hundreds of different reasons, simply weren’t there that day. Tune in to how you are feeling when you’ve severed the influence of the mass media. This will give you the guidance you’re seeking.
Finally, know that when you are tuned into your heart, your InnerWisdom, and God, then your energy lightens up and your vibration literally changes. You become a beacon of light and peace. You become an uplifter and a peacemaker. There’s an old saying, “The rising tide lifts all boats. But it won’t raise a stone.” Stop looking at and thinking about the stones. Join me in raising the tide. And remember the words of the great M. K. Gandhi, “When in despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won; there have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall.”
Warmly,
Christiane Northrup, M.D
therefore i shall not!!!
Because you simply don’t get it.
There are very specific things each of us can do right now to help
prevent war and at the same time create peace in our bodies,
minds, and spirits. I was strongly reminded of this week. Both of my daughters called from their respective colleges with concerns and worries about what they’ve heard on the news about a possible terrorist attack. One wanted to know what I thought about stockpiling cash, water, and canned goods. Her roommate’s mother had sent them warnings. The other daughter wanted to know if I thought it was safe for her to go to NYC this weekend. I told them to go about their lives as usual, while paying attention to their inner guidance. I reassured them that they each had access to guidance from within that would lead them in the right direction if they paid attention.
Personally, I think whoever this “physician” is has been smoking too much crack. They have twisted zen like anti-war feelings and family sentiment along with some type of Obi-Wan meets Yoda kind’ve crap.
So they first talk about preventing war, then immediately acknowledge the threat of terrorism. So is it that through peace terrorism will go away? Or does it just go to show how naive these people really are?
the governments of the free world are all cooperating to ensure global harmony and peace. And Saddam and Bin Laden and their influence have disappeared from the planet. Imagine all our soldiers back home and reunited with their families. Imagine a global village in which all of us can travel freely and joyously and with understanding and acceptance of each other’s cultures. When thinking about Iraq or North Korea, imagine the women and children.
That is exactly what the terrorists, which are REAL, are trying to work against. So go ahead, and stay in your little virtual world of peace.
Dozens of studies have documented the fact that our thoughts can and do affect others in profound and measurable ways. When a critical mass of individuals (1 percent of the population) was brought together to practice Transcendental Meditation in various areas of the world, for example, there was a measurable decrease in the number of violent crimes, suicides, terrorist attacks, and even international conflicts worldwide.
[sarcasm]When a chemical/biological/nuclear terrorist attack is unleashed on a critical mass of individuals practicing Transcendental Meditation, there is a measureable decrease (about 1 percent) in the population.[/sarcasm]
Terrorists would just as well attack a bunch of peace freaks as they wood any thing else.
There are also over 180 studies that have documented the positive effect of prayer on everything from other humans to yeast cells.
There are probably many more that document the negative effects of nerve gas, mustard gas, biological agents, and nuclear exposure.
- Imagine all the angels and non-physical beings who are working on the other side to protect and uplift all of us. Know that they can only do their work in an atmosphere of compassion, not condemnation. The energy of condemnation will prevent them from connecting with the hearts of those who most need their inspiration and love.
Just like they did on Sept. 11, huh???
Know they can only work in an atmosphere of compassion, not condemnation??? Who came up with that, the angels/non-physical beings union? Will they stage a strike if they do not get the proper atmosphere? What does an atmosphere on the other side look like?
This is about the sorriest thing in this piece I have read yet. I’m serious when I say the author was on something like PCP. I am personally religious, so I’m not angel bashing or anything. It just really sounds like this article was made up as they went.
- Avoid watching the news and reading the newspapers. Headlines are designed to keep you afraid and disempowered so that you will buy more papers or watch more TV.
This is a load of crap mixed with a hint of truth. To disassociate yourself completely from what is happening in the world is just about ignorant. There seems to be this touch of dissent from the world among peaceniks that implies if you don’t know or are not involved in something, then it will be peaceful. But what they don’t get, is the only reason it seems peaceful, is because they are completely ignorant of what is going on.
The truthful part is, is the part about wanting you to buy more papers and watch more television. But this is not just the news, it’s everything. Television, including news, is business. They make there money by people watching and “buying” their product. This is basically common sense. It is not the news’ fault if people get “hooked” on it. There is plenty of other things in life you could suggest by that logic that has the same basis of being “hooked” on and disempowering.
The way of truth and love yes, but only the pathway, the direction of the civialization. However hugs and flowers alone can not bring down evil.
Christiane Northrup, M.D
With all due respect… she’s a gynecologist.
therefore i shall not!!!
Ok, let me go find an opinionated urologist. Just to be fair.
definitly,
even if your God came to tell you: “No! this war is wrong…” you’d say that “no, God doesn’t know anything about human nature so why is he messing with us… let us do our will dude! and since we’re all meant to die, then he shall let us help other people die.”
Exasperating.
Dani
ok…hold on!
I say we shake hands and call them names :P…thats THE way to win a war
Thanks Acasto for reading that for me. I tried, I really did, but it gave me the distinct impression of narcosis. What really disturbed me was that while I was praying for the souls of the Angels of Darkness and Obscurity and admonishing them for their contribution to the recent disturbances in the regular fluctuations of the other, metaphysical atmosphere (the virtual one, you know, the ‘real’ one), they stopped their tribal dance, flapped their black wings and disappeared. When they returned they showed me a newspaper that read “Revitalized Yeast Populations Threaten Photosynthesis Balance.” The Arch Angel then said “There are two sides to every newspaper!” He turned over the paper and with overwhelming relief I read, “Yankee Stadium Replaces Yeast With Grass.” Now I just wish I knew which species of grass.
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YES!!! BOMB THEM!!
15% [ 3 ]
NO, IT’S NOT THE SMART THING TO DO.
21% [ 4 ]
MAYBE LATER
0% [ 0 ]
WE SHOULD BE MORE STATEGICAL THAN WE ARE NOW.
15% [ 3 ]
bafoon, stop posting about things you don’t much about.
47% [ 9 ]
- BAFOON! STOP IT WITH THE CAPS LOCK!
me slapps you with a wet trout - There are about 500 zillion other posts and polls on this subject
- … Oh yeah. thats it.
Oh yeah, she’s really following her own advice of lovey-doveyness.
Sorry Adam, I have to strongly disagree. That “letter” strongly wreaks of pothead. Perhaps she’s just written a few too many prescriptions for herself of medical marijuana. :o
I don’t believe He would (note by the way, I don’t believe God has an actual gender, so don’t start up that stupid argument of “God is a man,” and “no, she’s a woman!” God is neither). Why would God be against an attempt to remove a man and regime using his power to harm, kill and oppress a nation of people, and threaten the world? Only way I can see that being a valid argument is if you believe God doesn’t love Iraqis too.
Imp
No, no… there is but another way to win. We shall taunt them. Then drop farm animals down upon them.
Your are right. Also consider that the Bible talks about battles between good and evil. I personally believe that war is not limited to just this exsistance. Then some say that God loves even Iraqis, well, he does, but they are also just as susceptable to the chaos and dynamics of the world as anyone else. There is no difference between an innocent Iraqi dying from a misquided bomb and an old lady who steps out accidentally into traffic. Everyday there is a chance to die by a whole plethra of causes. We each will eventually find our cause.
Still this is not an argument to justify war!!! An innocent Iraqi dying from a misguided missile, has no difference from an old lady who steps out accidentally into traffic… Also it has no difference from an innocent citizen who accidentally happened to be inside the WTC buildings on Sep. 11!!!
This war is innevitable from what I hear…
But consider, that this war is not going to give an end to terrorism, or to anti-american feelings other nations have, or even prevent you from being the next terrorist target.
On the contrary…
People will keep on hating you!!! Hating ALL OF US!!! And their hate may come out stronger from this war!!! Our cities will eventually become targets…
Shouldn’t this stupidity stop some day???
Spyros.
It is not meant to justify war. Pursuing weapons of mass destruction and non-compliance justifies war. The argument about innocent people dying everyday, just counters peaceniks arguments that war will kill innocent people.
Your seriously don’t think they already are?
That’s exactly what I’m saying. When you have some crazy dictator that is hell bent on building terrible weapons, and people just want to ignore it. I really hope the stupidity stops.
Wow!! My little poll provoked so much conversation and I dont even know what you’re all talking about half the time! 
They are right… It will kill innocent people and nothing you or I will say, will ever justify their deaths…
Your seriously don’t think they already are?
They sure allready are, but war will not prevent them from continue being ones…
That’s exactly what I’m saying. When you have some crazy dictator that is hell bent on building terrible weapons, and people just want to ignore it. I really hope the stupidity stops.
Well my point is that so far nothing has been done to prevent them from even being “borned”… If we help on preventing the causes that help them to seize power, then you won’t have to go and fight another war…
Crazy dictators, don’t need building terrible weapons. They take advantage of people’s misery, fear, poverty, stupidity, ambition, hate…
Give some justice to the people, equal chances and hope for the future… Then all the dictators of the world, will be out of business… 
/me goes to kill himself now…
THE END!!!
Spyros.
That’s exactly what I’m saying. When you have some crazy dictator that is hell bent on building terrible weapons, and people just want to ignore it. I really hope the stupidity stops.[/quote]
i am not arguing because i think it provokes more war mentallity.
in fact i am agreeing with you.
yes we should watch out for countrys that produce weapons of mass destruction.
iraq could not destroyy the world even if he did explode/use all his current weapons at once, however the US could destroy the world MANY MANY TIMES OVER. in fact the US has the power to physically destroy the face of the earth.
my point exactly!!! i’m glad you made it acasto