Re: Is our 'war on terror' actually working? The last couple years there have been very few big attacks around the world, our stations around the world have not been attacked, we have had no terror attack in America in over 5 years, we've been catching the knuckleheads in this country and overseas. I know it's been a short period of time but don't things seem to be better? Opinions.
Re: Is our 'war on terror' actually working? It exterminated the Taliban - but it seems like the war on terror has only made the fire stronger for the other terrorist groups. The whole Iraqi insurgency is def new, and now thats a very strong force.Hamas, and all the other existing terrorist groups have another reason to hate the US.overall I don't think we've improved anything - we've only made things worse imo.
Re: Is our 'war on terror' actually working? As we defeat the Taliban, and recess al-qaeda(sp), other organizations get stronger, hezbollah, hamas, etc.
Re: Is our 'war on terror' actually working? No, it's just like Borat said. It's more of a war OF terror.
Re: Is our 'war on terror' actually working? Yes the War on Terror is working. for the most part Afghanistan has been quelled; yeah there is a surge in violence every now and than but Afghanis has been fighting each other, or another group nearly every day since the dawn of time. I see the insurgency in Iraq as a differnt war from the war on terror. In Iraq you have groups of people who are more or less vying for power over one another. also, the insurgence can recruit more easily because a lot of people feel that the US is unjustified, but Al Quida doesn't have that luxary, because the war on terror is definatly justified.
Re: Is our 'war on terror' actually working? <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ReppinTheD @ Dec 30 2006, 09:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>It exterminated the Taliban</div>???? You're joking, right? Heard of a country called Pakistan?<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (redneck @ Dec 30 2006, 10:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Yes the War on Terror is working. for the most part Afghanistan has been quelled; yeah there is a surge in violence every now and than but Afghanis has been fighting each other, or another group nearly every day since the dawn of time.</div>Might want to check some history books.<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Something-To-Say @ Dec 30 2006, 10:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>No, it's just like Borat said. It's more of a war OF terror.</div>That's my opinion.
Re: Is our 'war on terror' actually working? Well instead of smartass comments, why don't you educate us Mr. Smartie pants? The Taliban originated in Pakistan but he's saying that it's been slowed down in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan because of us going there, which is true. Obviously Taliban fighters are in Pakistan (a lot of the heads) but for the most part it's been good in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. We have no control over what they do in Pakistan Pervez Musharraf claims to be an ally (which he really isn't). Afghanistan has not being in constant warfare? Greeks, Arabs, Turks, Mongols, British and the Soviets have all been through there and it's a war ravaged hell hole.
Re: Is our 'war on terror' actually working? <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BrewCityBuck @ Dec 31 2006, 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Well instead of smartass comments, why don't you educate us Mr. Smartie pants?</div>I like that :happy0144: you made me laugh. My uncle lives in Sun Prairie, WI and he's got the same kind of humor. Good stuff!<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BrewCityBuck @ Dec 31 2006, 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>The Taliban originated in Pakistan but he's saying that it's been slowed down in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan because of us going there, which is true. Obviously Taliban fighters are in Pakistan (a lot of the heads) but for the most part it's been good in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. We have no control over what they do in Pakistan Pervez Musharraf claims to be an ally (which he really isn't).</div>I'm just going on the English language. Exterminate means something like kill off or 'wipe out'. Exterminate is the wrong word if he meant what you say he meant, as the Taliban is still a functioning group. Wish I could be a mind reader...<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BrewCityBuck @ Dec 31 2006, 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Afghanistan has not being in constant warfare? Greeks, Arabs, Turks, Mongols, British and the Soviets have all been through there and it's a war ravaged hell hole.</div>What'd you do, look up Afghanistan on Wikipedia? :laughin1: My reply to "Is our 'war on terror' actually working?" is it is more of a war on information, really. The war of information is clearly working....
Re: Is our 'war on terror' actually working? I checked wikipedia for Afghanistan invaders, I only know of the Greeks/Russians but it turns out there was a lot more. Instead of adding anything you just made more smart ass remarks. Thanks.
Re: Is our 'war on terror' actually working? I am well aware of the history of Afghanistan, the area has never really been stable. even when it was ruled by mighty empires there was always striff with ethnic groups within the region. The reason Afghanistan is such a war torn place today is because of the number of times its been invaded and resettled.
Re: Is our 'war on terror' actually working? <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BrewCityBuck @ Dec 30 2006, 07:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>The last couple years there have been very few big attacks around the world, our stations around the world have not been attacked, we have had no terror attack in America in over 5 years, we've been catching the knuckleheads in this country and overseas. I know it's been a short period of time but don't things seem to be better? Opinions.</div>well, it's not as if 5 years without an attack on the US is a long time since it's been attacked like two or three times, it's just security is working.
Re: Is our 'war on terror' actually working? Maybe a better job from a management standpoint and some f*cking patience and support from the ever-growing pussy-population in America and it will be much more efficient.
Re: Is our 'war on terror' actually working? <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Ginger Jesus @ Jan 10 2007, 08:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>20k more troops. Ugh. The war of terror continues.</div>aren't the 20,000 going to Iraq? cause Iraq isn't part of the war on terror. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>well, it's not as if 5 years without an attack on the US is a long time since it's been attacked like two or three times, it's just security is working.</div>Like I said in another thread a while back, Terrorism is relitivly new to the American populas. but for the rest of the world its been going on for years. and actually world wide terrorist attacks have dropped since the War on terror began.
