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1. #1    That fine semantic distinction is lost on the people getting their doors kicked in by combat infantry patrols, getting the walls of their houses turned to powder by the DU rounds from the 25mm chain guns on the Bradleys, those people under the missiles and bombs from AF and Navy air strikes, etc.
   written by nasrudin since 738 days 19 hours 4 minutes
2. #2    Not just occupation...ILLEGAL OCCUPATION
   written by partynut since 738 days 18 hours 57 minutes
3. #3    Pretty obvious from day one.
   I have always referred to this arms/oil cartel venture as "the USUK attack and occupation"
   written by Verite since 738 days 17 hours 44 minutes
4. #4    yes i understand the point.. mais.."That fine semantic distinction .."
   has to do with war crimes charges under international law.
   eg Bliar wants to be prez of EU...
   written by Verite since 738 days 17 hours 42 minutes
5. #5    Jeffrey Archer
   
   Four days before the planned date of the coup, £74,000 was deposited in Mann's account by one JH Archer. Lord Archer categorically denied any involvement in the coup, and was not accused of wrongdoing.
   written by Verite since 738 days 17 hours 38 minutes
6. #6    Oops sorry this is comment for the Mercenary tale. Thatcher et al.
   written by Verite since 738 days 17 hours 37 minutes
7. #7    raid /reɪd/ Pronunciation[reyd] Pronunciation Key -
   –noun 1. a sudden assault or attack, as upon something to be seized or suppressed: a police raid on a gambling ring.
   2. Military. a sudden attack on the enemy, as by air or by a small land force.
   3. a vigorous, large-scale effort to lure away a competitor's employees, members, etc.
   4. Finance. a concerted attempt of speculators to force stock prices down.
   –verb (used with object) 5. to make a raid on.
   6. to steal from; loot: a worry that the investment fund is being raided.
   7. to entice away from another: Large companies are raiding key personnel from smaller companies.
   8. to indulge oneself by taking from...
   
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   written by goodcitizen2 since 738 days 16 hours 35 minutes
8. #8    Hartmann is Correct!
   
   Invasion, Occupation, War, are not so subtle distinctions in the WAR OF WORDS - the Propaganda war.
   
   True, the distinction will be lost on someone whose door has been kicked in and had their family murdered but these words are not intended for the victims of these actions.
   
   They are intended for a different audience. Those who support and finance these actions. The distinction
   provides comfort to the ignorant, and an out for the willfully ignorant.
   written by PHred42 since 738 days 5 hours 13 minutes
9. #9    Declare victory and withdraw. BUT, the military bases and our "embassy" are problematic. The whole of the middle east is so messed up that nothing short of a trial for reparations will resolve anything. I'd like to see "W" and his cadre in the dock at the Hague.
   written by grolaw since 738 days 4 hours 17 minutes
10. #10    he's a "war criminal", not a "president".
    written by bick since 738 days 3 hours 52 minutes
11. #11    The "War Powers" Act makes the distinction moot, because the vote for the invasion was done under that Act, which gives away Congress' responsibility for "declaring war" under the Constitution.
    
    I still call it "the occupation and destruction of Iraq" rather than a "war," because I believe the "War Powers" Act to be unconstitutional. However, the Supremes say no.
    
    Of course, the Supremes gave the current corrupt, criminal president his job, so what do they know?
    written by hterrya since 738 days 3 hours 30 minutes
12. #12    Gangsters, "all of them" prove me wrong; "PLEASE" I beg you, or were fucked.
    written by muffin since 738 days 2 hours 37 minutes
13. #13    the u.s political/military machine is the worlds largest terrorist organisation, which means that the vast majority of u.s senate/house members are war criminals. I wouldn't shake the hands of anyone of them,( excluding dennis kucinich & ron paul ) because if I did then I'd have to wash my hands .. I can think of more than a few that I'd like to spit on & give the finger too, however
    written by FUQ_U_ISRAEL since 737 days 23 hours 20 minutes
14. #14    Iraq isn't a war zone, it's a CRIME SCENE !!!!
    written by bowncr1212 since 737 days 10 hours 2 minutes
15. #15    Wonder if the Dem leadership and frontrunners would agree with Martin Luther King that the greatest purveyor of violence on the planet is the US government? If they did agree with him, and with most of his peace and justice advocacy over the last three years of his life, I'd consider voting for them. Since they don't, there is no chance of them getting my vote.
    written by nasrudin since 737 days 6 hours 9 minutes

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