Comments on: Max Boot and the Colonialist Mentality http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/10/07/max-boot-and-the-colonialist-mentality/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:20:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Eric Garris http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/10/07/max-boot-and-the-colonialist-mentality/comment-page-1/#comment-12558 Eric Garris Sun, 14 Oct 2007 15:28:03 +0000 http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/10/07/max-boot-and-the-colonialist-mentality/#comment-12558 Allowing a man to marry a nine-year-old is outrageous, but if you are doing comparisons, check out this story about Afghanistan, where our allied government is tolerating (or at least, failing to stop) men from marrying even younger girls. <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071013/ap_on_re_as/afghan_child_bride" rel="nofollow">"In Afghanistan, a 3-Year-Old is Set to Marry"</a> Allowing a man to marry a nine-year-old is outrageous, but if you are doing comparisons, check out this story about Afghanistan, where our allied government is tolerating (or at least, failing to stop) men from marrying even younger girls.

“In Afghanistan, a 3-Year-Old is Set to Marry”

]]> By: Colonel_Khadafis_Fried_Chadian http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/10/07/max-boot-and-the-colonialist-mentality/comment-page-1/#comment-12507 Colonel_Khadafis_Fried_Chadian Sun, 14 Oct 2007 07:23:52 +0000 http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/10/07/max-boot-and-the-colonialist-mentality/#comment-12507 Au contraire. The situation in Darfur is Muslims killing muslims. Why should the zionist neo cons push for war there when the Sudanese is already doing the job for them? Au contraire. The situation in Darfur is Muslims killing muslims. Why should the zionist neo cons push for war there when the Sudanese is already doing the job for them?

]]> By: Colonel_Khadafis_Fried_Chadian http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/10/07/max-boot-and-the-colonialist-mentality/comment-page-1/#comment-12505 Colonel_Khadafis_Fried_Chadian Sun, 14 Oct 2007 07:21:48 +0000 http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/10/07/max-boot-and-the-colonialist-mentality/#comment-12505 Most of your arguments has only been that we should invade Iran because you can marry a nine year old there. Most of your arguments has only been that we should invade Iran because you can marry a nine year old there.

]]> By: Colonel_Khadafis_Fried_Chadian http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/10/07/max-boot-and-the-colonialist-mentality/comment-page-1/#comment-12504 Colonel_Khadafis_Fried_Chadian Sun, 14 Oct 2007 07:20:43 +0000 http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/10/07/max-boot-and-the-colonialist-mentality/#comment-12504 This is not the "Anti War Left". Some of us are Liberals but most, including myself are Libertarians, hence on the right. This is not the “Anti War Left”. Some of us are Liberals but most, including myself are Libertarians, hence on the right.

]]> By: Colonel_Khadafis_Fried_Chadian http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/10/07/max-boot-and-the-colonialist-mentality/comment-page-1/#comment-12502 Colonel_Khadafis_Fried_Chadian Sun, 14 Oct 2007 07:19:14 +0000 http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/10/07/max-boot-and-the-colonialist-mentality/#comment-12502 Were supposed to invade a country because theres pedophiles there? Were supposed to invade a country because theres pedophiles there?

]]> By: Tim R. http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/10/07/max-boot-and-the-colonialist-mentality/comment-page-1/#comment-11834 Tim R. Wed, 10 Oct 2007 05:59:28 +0000 http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/10/07/max-boot-and-the-colonialist-mentality/#comment-11834 No Ed, I did not learn about Iranian men marrying 9 year olds on Fox News. I actually researched Iranian law and later looked at the history of the Prophet Mohammed, who most authorities conclude had between 11-13 wives, one of which Aisha, was 9 when the marriage was consumated. On the contrary, I only wish these horrendous laws were discussed on TV more often. In reality, most TV shows seem to be politically correct and tend not to talk about, or tend to downplay many of the more repugnant laws within radical Islamic nations. Then again, maybe they are smart, we all know what happened when the Pope dared to even suggest the mere possibility that Islam was not peaceful. These madmen took to the streets seeking blood. No Ed, I did not learn about Iranian men marrying 9 year olds on Fox News. I actually researched Iranian law and later looked at the history of the Prophet Mohammed, who most authorities conclude had between 11-13 wives, one of which Aisha, was 9 when the marriage was consumated.

On the contrary, I only wish these horrendous laws were discussed on TV more often. In reality, most TV shows seem to be politically correct and tend not to talk about, or tend to downplay many of the more repugnant laws within radical Islamic nations. Then again, maybe they are smart, we all know what happened when the Pope dared to even suggest the mere possibility that Islam was not peaceful. These madmen took to the streets seeking blood.

]]> By: Tim R. http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/10/07/max-boot-and-the-colonialist-mentality/comment-page-1/#comment-11830 Tim R. Wed, 10 Oct 2007 05:53:53 +0000 http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/10/07/max-boot-and-the-colonialist-mentality/#comment-11830 On the contrary, Mr. Lowell, I enjoy the give and take and what is wrong with a spirited debate? Despite my disagreements I can say I have actually learned a thing or two from others on this site. If I wanted people that agreed with me, I would find somewhere else to post. So I guess my goal is twofold: One, to better understand the viewpoints of the anti-war left, and secondly, to perhaps "stir the pot" a bit myself and challenge some of the beliefs of your bretheren. Actually, the give and take and the passionate debates I've had are enjoyable and it is what America is all about. How fortunate I feel to live in a land where we can all share our views and debate and do so with the freedom of speech to be bold and unafraid of spreading our ideas. The sad thing is that too often today liberals and conservatives villify each other, shout at each other and never actually listen to each other. On the contrary, Mr. Lowell, I enjoy the give and take and what is wrong with a spirited debate? Despite my disagreements I can say I have actually learned a thing or two from others on this site. If I wanted people that agreed with me, I would find somewhere else to post. So I guess my goal is twofold: One, to better understand the viewpoints of the anti-war left, and secondly, to perhaps “stir the pot” a bit myself and challenge some of the beliefs of your bretheren.

Actually, the give and take and the passionate debates I’ve had are enjoyable and it is what America is all about. How fortunate I feel to live in a land where we can all share our views and debate and do so with the freedom of speech to be bold and unafraid of spreading our ideas. The sad thing is that too often today liberals and conservatives villify each other, shout at each other and never actually listen to each other.

]]> By: Tim R. http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/10/07/max-boot-and-the-colonialist-mentality/comment-page-1/#comment-11763 Tim R. Tue, 09 Oct 2007 22:18:06 +0000 http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/10/07/max-boot-and-the-colonialist-mentality/#comment-11763 I am spreading what I believe to be the truth, as you are doing the same. We both believe we are right. Who knows maybe I'm wrong? But you will have to convince me with more than base insults. How about fact, evidence and logic instead? I am spreading what I believe to be the truth, as you are doing the same. We both believe we are right. Who knows maybe I’m wrong? But you will have to convince me with more than base insults. How about fact, evidence and logic instead?

]]> By: John Lowell http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/10/07/max-boot-and-the-colonialist-mentality/comment-page-1/#comment-11683 John Lowell Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:07:31 +0000 http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/10/07/max-boot-and-the-colonialist-mentality/#comment-11683 It never occurred to you, son, that the caption, antiwar.com, just might carry with it a certain point of view? From what little I've read of what you've had to say here, it would seem to me almost certain that the spirit grounding it is inimical to that point of view and, what's more, purposefully so. No honest dialogue is being sought, its more provocation than anything else; more in-your-face than honest engagement. You'll understand, then, a certain antipathy coming back. In the circumstances, to speak of "mean-spiritedness" is, at best, unreflective and, at worst, disingenuous. John Lowell It never occurred to you, son, that the caption, antiwar.com, just might carry with it a certain point of view? From what little I’ve read of what you’ve had to say here, it would seem to me almost certain that the spirit grounding it is inimical to that point of view and, what’s more, purposefully so. No honest dialogue is being sought, its more provocation than anything else; more in-your-face than honest engagement. You’ll understand, then, a certain antipathy coming back. In the circumstances, to speak of “mean-spiritedness” is, at best, unreflective and, at worst, disingenuous.

John Lowell

]]> By: John http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/10/07/max-boot-and-the-colonialist-mentality/comment-page-1/#comment-11681 John Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:42:05 +0000 http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/10/07/max-boot-and-the-colonialist-mentality/#comment-11681 The point is that the neo-cons have an agenda the precedes the 9/11 attacks, and the only way to advance that agenda is through the use of propaganda. The point is that they themselves know thay are lying. We should not expect them to ever apologize or reconsider their arguments. Thnkfully, the propaganda seems to be failing as more and more Americans want out of the war. Maybe you can't fool all the people all of the time. The point is that the neo-cons have an agenda the precedes the 9/11 attacks, and the only way to advance that agenda is through the use of propaganda. The point is that they themselves know thay are lying. We should not expect them to ever apologize or reconsider their arguments. Thnkfully, the propaganda seems to be failing as more and more Americans want out of the war. Maybe you can’t fool all the people all of the time.

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