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sabra

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Fri Aug-31-07 10:36 AM
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Sen. Inhofe: Terrorists attempt to shoot down plane, is an indication they are losing

Edited on Fri Aug-31-07 10:37 AM by sabra

http://video1.washingtontimes.com/fishwrap/2007/08/sen_james_m_inhofe_says.html

Sen. James M. Inhofe says terrorists' attempt to shoot down the C-130 military transport plane carrying him and other lawmakers in Iraq demonstrated the progress of the U.S. military campaign.

"Al Qaeda's unsuccessful attempt to shoot down this C-130 aircraft was a futile effort to influence its losing fight in Iraq, and served to underscore the reality that terrorism is still a threat and that there is still work to be done," the Oklahoma Republican said. "The crew’s impeccable training and flawless performance ensured the safety of the aircraft and all personnel on board."

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Ellen Forradalom

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Fri Aug-31-07 10:38 AM
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1. I think it's an indication that they're *fighting*

Which is what opponents do in wars.

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Swede

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Fri Aug-31-07 10:39 AM
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2. And black is white,up is down and east is west.

:shrug:

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conspirator

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Fri Aug-31-07 04:53 PM
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22. "war is peace, freedom is slavery" 1984 n/t

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notadmblnd

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Fri Aug-31-07 10:40 AM
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3. Are they really sure it was an attempt by terrorists?

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snappyturtle

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Fri Aug-31-07 10:40 AM
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4. Spin. n/t

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DCKit

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Fri Aug-31-07 11:17 AM
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17. Stop..... dizzy nt

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RufusTFirefly

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Fri Aug-31-07 10:41 AM
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5. Perhaps they were seeking common sense global warming policy? n/t

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kenny blankenship

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Fri Aug-31-07 10:41 AM
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6. Four going on five years into our occupation we can't even secure the perimeter of the main airport

that's what your visit should have demonstrated to you.

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Yavin4

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Fri Aug-31-07 10:45 AM
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10. BOOSH!!!

Finally, a Frisky Dingo Fan on DU!!!

BOOSH!!!

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PA Democrat

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Fri Aug-31-07 10:42 AM
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7. James "Global-warming-is-a-hoax" Inhofe is apparently a complete stranger to reality.

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acmavm

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Fri Aug-31-07 10:43 AM
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8. Coming from a guy who says global warming is a lie, what else

would anyone expect?

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TwilightGardener

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Fri Aug-31-07 10:44 AM
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9. Oklahoma loves its dim bulbs, that's for sure.

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tulsakatz

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Fri Aug-31-07 10:53 AM
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12. well, not all Oklahomans.......

I would love to see him kicked out on his ass!!

But then again, we are in the Bible belt........

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TwilightGardener

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Fri Aug-31-07 10:56 AM
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15. Well, I know what it's like to live in Redville. Nebraska is only marginally better--

not quite the Bible Belt here.

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tulsakatz

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Fri Aug-31-07 11:28 AM
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18. yeah, all of those fundies love the GOP!

I remember once when I was a kid, we went to my Great Aunt's house for a family reunion and she had a picture of Nixon in her dining room!! I just couldn't believe she was so proud to display that picture of Nixon.

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InternalDialogue

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Fri Aug-31-07 10:47 AM
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11. And they will keep trying to shoot down planes and keep losing.

Eventually, when they finally do take down a C-130, we will know they have utterly lost.

:eyes:

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lapfog_1

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Fri Aug-31-07 10:53 AM
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13. I think Mr. Inhofe doesn't understand the subtlety of Al Qaeda

Edited on Fri Aug-31-07 10:54 AM by lapfog_1

Al Qaeda just bought millions of shares in Clorox Corporation... in anticipation of having a planeload of Congress critters with underwear that will need to be bleached a few times.

How clever!

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WinkyDink

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Fri Aug-31-07 10:54 AM
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14. Then what would he call OUR 4+ year futile attempt?

Edited on Fri Aug-31-07 10:54 AM by WinkyDink

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tanyev

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Fri Aug-31-07 11:07 AM
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16. A miracle.

"U.S. involvement in Iraq has been incredibly successful and developments there have been "nothing short of a miracle,"

Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK), Tulsa World, 8/22/06
http://www.senatemajority.com/archive/200608?page=2

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coco77

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Fri Aug-31-07 03:03 PM
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19. So I guess they have come back and told ...

the world that the surge is really working.

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ToeBot

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Fri Aug-31-07 03:51 PM
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20. And had they succeeded in shooting down the plane, what would that indicate, Senator? nt

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radfringe

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Fri Aug-31-07 03:59 PM
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21. gee why does this sound frightenly like

-- insurgents in last throes (that was, what, 3 years ago)

and another favorite "signs of desperation"

but in all fairness, yes shooting at planes is a sign of progress - they've progressed from shooting at our troops, civilians, and armored vehicles to also shooting at planes

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