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  If Bush Used Nuclear Weapons On Iran Should He Be Tried As A War Criminal?

  by frankiespeakin in

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  what do you think?

  should he be put on trial before a world court?

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  Speaking of opinions, Tyrone had this to say back on the first page:

  The Iranians are still moving ahead with nuclear arms production despite worldwide sanctions.

  I don't suppose you have the facts to back this claim up, do you? Nevermind. I already know how you will respond to this. You will say that you meant "nuclear enrichment," not "arms." Even so, no one has ever addressed the issue of the Nuclear Proliferation Treaty. Regardless of what Iran's intentions are(as "determined" by the US), any signatory nation can develop nuclear technology. The only caveat is that they cannot develop nuclear weapons. As such, the IAEA to date has determined that Iran does not possess the material or capability to make nuclear weapons. Now, if in a couple of years down the road the IAEA finds that Iran has enriched the uranium hexaflouride gas to near 90% levels, the world can impose whatever restrictions it pleases - I would be all for that. For one, it would show them as liars. They say they are not interested in nuclear weapons. I say let's see who's right. On a separate notion, I feel that Israel should also come clean as to its arsenal.

  Someone also mentioned that Iran was denying the IAEA from entering their facilites. I wonder how that could be since Iran, as of a day or two ago, agreed to surprise inspections by the IAEA. Iran is doing just enough to appease the IAEA, while at the same time trying to piss off a few of the UNSC members. Political stalling is all. They probably have their reasons for doing so.

  The term, "nuclear deterrent," means just what it says. If a nuclear nation wishes to use nukes(i.e. Iran to Israel), a deterrent exists in that nukes would likely be used back on them. Mutually assured destruction is the phrase I believe I've heard. So in other words, if you launch a nuke on another country, you've just killed yourself and your countrymen. Real smart.

  As I have used several times in the past, the analogy of the schoolyard bully being bullied himself is happening in the world right now as we type. Iran is standing up for their rights - the same rights the US wants to strip away.
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  Planning Trip To DragonCon In Atlanta; any suggestions . . .

  by Madame Quixote in

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  appreciated regarding other atlanta attractions that you've personally "endured" or enjoyed.

  after squandering yet another perfectly lovely holiday weekend glued to the computer, and doing housework and laundry, i've decided to plan a sojourn to atlanta, georgia for labor day weekend.

  my observations and experience of this city have been limited to airport layovers, and i never really thought about visiting.. i'm excited about dragoncon, but even more excited about touring atlanta for a weekend, especially after checking out its attractions via the internet.

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  The big party scene is in Buckhead. There's even a few risque bars.

  My rental car got towed from there a few years back.
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  I got married yesterday!

  by Gadget in

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  i've been posting on here for four years now, and so much has changed in my life.

  everything seemed to be going wrong then, but time has done wonders and things are real good now.

  lots of people on the board helped and supported me through that, as well as new non-witness friends that i made.

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  Whoa! Congrats!!!
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  Watching the World- church steeples used for cell phone equipment

  by OnTheWayOut in

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  watching the world (articles at the back of awake!

  mags) are usually offered.

  with no comments.

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  OH! I just remembered! --- At WT farms in Walkill, their water tank is home to a Sprint/Nextel cellsite. I wonder how much they are making off of S/N to cover NW Pine Bush? If I find the picture I have of it, I will post it.
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  Watching the World- church steeples used for cell phone equipment

  by OnTheWayOut in

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  watching the world (articles at the back of awake!

  mags) are usually offered.

  with no comments.

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  The idea of using church steeples isn't new. There are many towns where zoning laws are very strict and the only places to put antennas are on tops of power transmission lines, rooftops, or steeples. Denver is a great example of a rather large town with tough zoning in action. Although there are a few towers that you run into, for the most part, rooftops are the only alternative. And even then, carriers must stealth the installation. You have to look very closely to see any semblance of an antenna installation.

  I don't see anything wrong in leasing out your property to cell carriers. It helps them provide better coverage and it also puts easy cash back into your wallet. If someone offered to pay your mortgage and then some just by putting up a tower on the back of your property, why not do it? It's a win-win situation.

  But I agree on the WT's likely perspective. They're trying to paint the churches that do this as money grubbing whores that are in cahoots with the cellular carriers. I'm surprised that the WTS doesn't take a clue from this as a way to make money themselves. In many KH locations, they have prime pieces of real estate in rural settings. Ideal for tower placement.

  The dollar sum that was mentioned in the article seems inflated. I would like to see where this quote came from and who said it. Here is how it normally breaks down -- A tower company such as American Tower, SBA, or whoever, approaches a land owner. If zoning allows it and the land owner agrees to it, the tower is built. The land owner pays nothing out of their pocket. The tower company incurs all expenses for building the tower. A brand new site from ground preparation to the actual tower usually runs around $100k-200k. Typically, the tower company already has cell carriers lined up. The tower company leases space on the tower either by carrier mount or per antenna. This scenario is also similar to a church steeple. The tower company would have to structurally strengthen the steeple for its intended use. This can cost a hell of a lot of money as well - amost as much as a brand new tower. In the case of New England with tough zoning restrictions, a tower company can demand a higher premium on antenna placements. They would probably charge in the neighborhood of $1000 per antenna. Figure, on average, 6 antennas per carrier with three carriers and that brings you to ~$216k per year. The church only gets a small percentage of that income. Remember, the tower company did all of the work and paid for everything. They also are the ones responsible for all of the maintenance and upkeep of that installation. The church might see around 10-20%, or ~$20k-40k. That isn't too shabby considering the general public probably cannot see anything on the steeple and that nothing from it makes any noise that would interrupt church services.

  Yeah, the WTS is just jealous.
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  There are a lot of stupid people out there in the world

  by Jourles in

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  on monday, i was sitting on a bench outside of the restrooms in morocco waiting for my wife to come out.

  wait a sec, did he just say morocco?

  well, sort of.

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  On Monday, I was sitting on a bench outside of the restrooms in Morocco waiting for my wife to come out. Wait a sec, did he just say Morocco? Well, sort of. The Morocco at Disney's Epcot. Just prior, we had lunch at Germany in the Biergarten restaurant. I have to mention Germany due to something I said later...you'll see what I mean. At the Biergarten, they have 1 liter glass mugs of beer for $10. I had one with lunch and then picked up another 20oz cup outside at the beer cart for walking around. My wife wanted a mint iced tea from Morocco so we headed that way.

  As I was sitting on the bench waiting for her, the beer(s) were of course doing their job in knocking down my verbal self-censorship. Fairly buzzed, to the lay person. I was playing Sudoku on my phone. A family of four was walking by me and I heard the wife talking but nothing registered until she said, "We are not gonna eat there. I am not going to support Islam by eating at that place." As soon as I heard that, I closed my phone, looked up at her as she was walking by and said, "Are you serious?!?", stressing the word serious. She turned to me and gave me a "oh, you heard me?" look and the husband had a look of "oh jesus, I can't believe that guy just heard what my wife said - I'm embarrassed." They didn't say anything - they just kept on walking.

  Even now, three days later, I still cannot believe this is how many people out there in the world think and speak. Mind boggling.

  I guess she figured that any money spent in "Morocco" would have been funneled through Disney to support the terrorists.
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  DESCRIBE HOW YOU WILL DIE

  by Terry in

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  how do you see your own demise?

  a long, slow, painful illness?

  a quick crash?

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  I have always told everyone that I want to have a major adrenaline rush as I die. I can only think of two possibilities:

  • Falling(or leaping) off of a very high building.
  • Plane crash where it dives straight down.

  I want to be screaming "Ooooooh yeaaaah!" as I'm plunging to my death. If I die in any other fashion, I will be highly disappointed.
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  Cicuit Overseer and District Overseer came looking for me today............

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

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  last week was the 2 day assembly.i didn't go to either one.

  today,my mom called and told me the the c.o.

  and d.o.came for a visit.i've been attending only once a week and no field service in about 4 years.

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  Don't go. Or else I can guarantee that they will be asking to speak with you in the "back room," or, if you don't have any plans later, can they "come over and chat for a little bit."

  Skip it.
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  Denim. Jeans - what do you like about jeans?

  by Crumpet in

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  tell me what jeans mean to you?

  your first pair?

  your favourite pair?

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  I used to wear Levi's for the longest time but then one day I got fed up with the fit and tried a pair of American Eagle's. Wow, what a difference. Great fit and the style is one that I like - esp the Carpenter's.

  I think jean brands are like shoes. Certain companies fit certain body types better than others. For tennis shoes, I've always stayed with Asics. It's not that I don't like other brands, it's just that other brands don't fit my feet as well as Asics do.

  I'm surprised Crumpet hasn't asked to everyone to turn this into a take a pic of your ass in your favorite pair of jeans and post it thread. She does need some ideas of which jeans to try, right?
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  Survived a major heart attack mon AM

  by hambeak in

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  got up early and getting ready for work.

  couldn't breathe and lots of chest pain.

  had jake take me to er.

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  Whoa! Talk about getting hit out of nowhere. I'm glad you made it through.

  Did you step away from that bright light?