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<blockquote data-quote="Talvisota" data-source="post: 331904" data-attributes="member: 1292"><p>Honestly, Sep 11 was the day that I knew that overweight, ignorant-to-the-world Americans would be breaking out their "Patriot: Scud Buster" T-shirts again. </p><p></p><p>Yes, I am bitter, for our country has still not realized that we are hated because of jealousy, not for some religious rage. Just plain jealousy, disguised by political leaders as a movement. The people who hate us cannot emulate us, even though Israel can, with rule of law and democracy. So, their leaders push this hatred of the west and Jews on them. </p><p></p><p>Why is this so, and why would a humble EN board fan know this to be certain? Because I see it every day.</p><p></p><p>I was in Kazakhstan at the time, as I am now, and, of course, it was evening for us.</p><p></p><p>We were on high alert, and I saw the Israeli embassy militarize across the street. Once we realized it's scope, we stood down some. One thing I will never forget is that the Russian/local news was claiming all sorts of wacked-out crud, like 10 planes were still missing at EST noon and such.</p><p></p><p>Since, I have seen the US pump even more millions into this area as foreign aid. You would be ashamed how it is spent! Neither creating democracy nor rule of law. I have watched FOX news commentators (I get cable) write on maps John Madden-style and misname countries apparently because they can't read an atlas. I have heard the same commentators say rediculous things like "Afghanistan and other Arab nations." </p><p></p><p>And, attack me if you will, I am glad that I will not be in my great country during the one-year anniversary. Just can't take the jingoism.</p><p></p><p>The "War on Terrorism" is an ephemeral idea, yet it is as ideological as the eastern front of WWII. It is the Lexus and the Olive Tree finally coming to blows.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Talvisota, post: 331904, member: 1292"] Honestly, Sep 11 was the day that I knew that overweight, ignorant-to-the-world Americans would be breaking out their "Patriot: Scud Buster" T-shirts again. Yes, I am bitter, for our country has still not realized that we are hated because of jealousy, not for some religious rage. Just plain jealousy, disguised by political leaders as a movement. The people who hate us cannot emulate us, even though Israel can, with rule of law and democracy. So, their leaders push this hatred of the west and Jews on them. Why is this so, and why would a humble EN board fan know this to be certain? Because I see it every day. I was in Kazakhstan at the time, as I am now, and, of course, it was evening for us. We were on high alert, and I saw the Israeli embassy militarize across the street. Once we realized it's scope, we stood down some. One thing I will never forget is that the Russian/local news was claiming all sorts of wacked-out crud, like 10 planes were still missing at EST noon and such. Since, I have seen the US pump even more millions into this area as foreign aid. You would be ashamed how it is spent! Neither creating democracy nor rule of law. I have watched FOX news commentators (I get cable) write on maps John Madden-style and misname countries apparently because they can't read an atlas. I have heard the same commentators say rediculous things like "Afghanistan and other Arab nations." And, attack me if you will, I am glad that I will not be in my great country during the one-year anniversary. Just can't take the jingoism. The "War on Terrorism" is an ephemeral idea, yet it is as ideological as the eastern front of WWII. It is the Lexus and the Olive Tree finally coming to blows. [/QUOTE]
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