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The US missile defence system is the magic pudding that will never run out

posted August 19, 2008 - 2:40pm
The US missile defence system is the magic pudding that will never run out

Finally! Someone gets it right in calling the ABM missile system the Boondoggle it really is. Very interesting read, if you want to really see what they hubbub is all about.

By George Monbiot

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Website: http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/aug/1...

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I agree

Even if I completely disagreed with you (which I don't) the behavior lmorovan is showing here is unacceptable for a grown up. I used to work in a kindergarden a few years ago and I'm pretty sure the kids there could argue better about any topic. I know lmorovan is capable of expressing himself in a more grown up way so there must be some other reason he is leaving these extremely constructive comments. I agree, if he has nothing more to contribute to the conversation he should abstain from commenting at all. I'm predicting lmorovans response to this. It will probably go something like this: "You are all stupid!"

jdubhub

You don't like my comments, get yourself a private site. This is open to all members and there are no discriminatory rules in the TOS or rules. I promise however to post constructive comments as long as you post something that is actually constructive, which has hardly happened lately. To read my posts and articles click here: http://www.xomba.com/xombyte/lmorovan

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I agree LadyKenai

What would work better is lmorovan just staying away from commenting in my articles altogether, since he seems to be stalking me and leaving inane comments in my threads, not unlike doggy doo dotting a manicured green lawn. Explaining to the dog that he shouldn't poop there is harder than just making sure the dog stays away from my lawn. DO YOU HAVE THE WRITE STUFF?

YOU are a member of Xomba, therefore the rules apply to you

This is not about what I post. It is about your one-line ad hominem responses to what I post. DO YOU HAVE THE WRITE STUFF?

You guys should go into CHAT and chat it out!!!

Sorry! but you guys sound like a bunch of grandma's ... lol If you would like to chat about Xomba or anything you want, join here: http://home.wanadoo.nl/mqs/ladykenai/chat.html

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jdubhub

You posted an article signed by a person that, to my knowledge is not a member of Xomba. Following your logic and line of thought, you are violating Xomba's rules and terms by calling the President a criminal and a robber. So, which is which? To read my posts and articles click here: http://www.xomba.com/xombyte/lmorovan

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lmorovan, are you unfamiliar with the definition?

I will take the liberty of providing it for you: ad hominem: 2nd definition: attacking an opponent's character rather than answering his argument. Your comments that you leave "the article is stupid" without offering any support for your contention because you "don't want to waste your time" is the very essence of an ad hominem attack. Furthermore, you don't own the website. Nick does. Therefore, you don't get to make the rules and anything you post must conform to the Terms of Service. Xomba Posting Rules #12 wrote:Insults and name-calling will not be tolerated in your posts or in your comments. http://www.xomba.com/xomba_s_posting_policies I don't care if you are willing to debate me over what I've posted or even if you disagree with me. In fact, I welcome it. Where I draw the line, however, is non-reasoned attacks on me or my writing. DO YOU HAVE THE WRITE STUFF?

jdubhub

By any chance, do you have any special arrangement with Xomba by which you are excused from following the rules you make reference to? I will comment on any post written, whether I agree or not, and will comment and label the concepts expressed as I see them. I have nothing personal against anyone here or anywhere. I don't kill the messenger because I don't agree with the message. Carry on. To read my posts and articles click here: http://www.xomba.com/xombyte/lmorovan

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Reality doesn't work that way, lmorovan

The purpose of Xomba is to write articles for submission to the search engines. It is not to serve the sensitivities of you or anyone else in particular. What you are doing is launching ad hominem attacks against me, which is a clear cut violation of Xomba posting guidelines. If you don't like what I have to say, then you have a right and an obligation not to read it. You have the choice to either ignore what I write or to write your own article rebutting mine. You absolutely do not have the right to attack me ad hominem. Now, do you have anything factual to add to this discussion or are you going to continue wasting the time of everyone here? DO YOU HAVE THE WRITE STUFF?

I call stupid by its name.

If you have a problem with that, stop posting stupid articles. To read my posts and articles click here: http://www.xomba.com/xombyte/lmorovan

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