Taxloss
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Wed Sep-14-05 08:13 PM
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Why are two Brits defining the Iraq debate? |
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For or against; Hitchens or Galloway. Both Brits. Debating in the United States. In a debate that, beyond limited circles such as DU, will be heard nowhere else.
No Americans similarly passionate could be found - on either side? Or would they simply be unable to debate? Because the debate hasn't exactly been civil. Why is it Brits doing this?
I'm really curious.
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Wed Sep-14-05 08:21 PM
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1. Americans are stupified |
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The base level of intelligence is low in America. So there are fewer smart people aligned with the mainstream.
I don't know of a high profile pro-stupidity American intellectual, only pro-stupidity dummies.
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Wed Sep-14-05 08:22 PM
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2. More than a few British soldiers have died in Iraq and more |
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than a few British are not happy about that.
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Taxloss
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Wed Sep-14-05 08:24 PM
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That is precisely the basis of my query.
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Wed Sep-14-05 08:23 PM
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3. because we have no leaders in this country |
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corporatists run america and the media.
this is 'broadcast' on the internet
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Wed Sep-14-05 08:26 PM
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Edited on Wed Sep-14-05 08:28 PM by Taxloss
My question isn't about brodcasting; it's why you can't get a similar debate between Americans. On edit (C-Span link): http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=104&topic_id=4774379&mesg_id=4774523
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Wed Sep-14-05 08:24 PM
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Because none of our politicians or mainstream commentators are up to the task?
Also, it is going to be rebroadcast on C-SPAN BookTV on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, so I think it'll be seen by a few more than just DUers...
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Wed Sep-14-05 08:25 PM
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Wed Sep-14-05 08:33 PM
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8. But nevertheless, not everyone is tied to a party structure. |
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Why are Brits in the vanguard of defending and attacking American foreign policy?
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Wed Sep-14-05 08:39 PM
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9. 'cuz they'z not runnin' fer office |
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They can speak freely, as the future feeding of their families iz not at take. It allows me to speak freely as well, not being beholden to the mafia in their economic black lists, hidden behind fascist media conglomerates.
Only those who are not "owned" may speak. And that would be brits.
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Wed Sep-14-05 08:48 PM
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10. Well, let's see. Which of our leadership has the intellect and |
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debating/rhetorical skills to do anything but talk in highly cautious soundbytes?
Watching American politicians debate, by comparison, is extremely embarrassing. Unfortunately, our academics may have the intellect to do so, but certainly lack the charisma and overt passion.
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