i agree with the part about them seeing us as an occupying force but i don't think too many of them see us an all protective force. i don't think that the main issues with the security forces is with them wanting us to do it but with the corruption.

when i said give them more control over their own affairs i was speaking of the security forces.

i'm all for withdrawing them now but it won't do any good i don't think. i understand the point of them thinking that it is an occupying force and i agree with turning over more power to their security forces but i don't think that it can be done right now because of the fragility of their security forces. your article even supports the idea that their security forces are not ready to stand on their own for at least another year.
the whole situation is like being caught between a rock and a hard place because even though i think we need to give them more control over their own affairs it would be dangerous to do it at this exact time.

lol

nice poem

i'm not but i'm emotionally retarded.lol

i agree with what the reports are saying about turning more power over to the iraqis' but the bottom line is that their security forces are not up to par yet so i don't think we should begin the withdrawal right away. eventually i'd hope that the only U.S. forces left over there would be to chase down terrorist networks.

since they said that the independent assessment of it's security posture was unacceptable interference does that mean that they don't need our support and our troops can come home?

i just saw an article that reports that this material was actually a nontoxic solvent that was mislabeled.lol

you're right adj4u, this thread doesn't need a chaperone. what it needs is a foam pit so people don't get hurt jumping off the roof once they get into that keg.lol

lol that's some funny stuff.

ALAN JACKSON LYRICS

"Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)"

Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day
Out in the yard with your wife and children
Working on some stage in LA
Did you stand there in shock at the site of
That black smoke rising against that blue sky
Did you shout out in anger
In fear for your neighbor
Or did you just sit down and cry

Did you weep for the children
Who lost their dear loved ones
And pray for the ones who don't know
Did you rejoice for the people who walked from the rubble
And sob for the ones left below

Did you burst out in pride
For the red white and blue
The heroes who died just doing what they do
Did you look up to heaven for some kind of answer
And look at yourself to what really matters

I'm just a singer of simple songs
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell you
The difference in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith hope and love are some good things he gave us
And the greatest is love

Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day
Teaching a class full of innocent children
Driving down some cold interstate
Did you feel guilty cause you're a survivor
In a crowded room did you feel alone
Did you call up your mother and tell her you love her
Did you dust off that bible at home
Did you open your eyes and hope it never happened
Close your eyes and not go to sleep
Did you notice the sunset the first time in ages
Speak with some stranger on the street
Did you lay down at night and think of tomorrow
Go out and buy you a gun
Did you turn off that violent old movie you're watching
And turn on "I Love Lucy" reruns
Did you go to a church and hold hands with some stranger
Stand in line and give your own blood
Did you just stay home and cling tight to your family
Thank God you had somebody to love

I'm just a singer of simple songs
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell you
The difference in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith hope and love are some good things he gave us
And the greatest is love

I'm just a singer of simple songs
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell you
The difference in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith hope and love are some good things he gave us
And the greatest is love

The greatest is love
The greatest is love

Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day

Alan Jackson Lyrics

Like Red On A Rose Lyrics



Like red on a rose
When your lips first smiled at me
I was captured instantly
To each his own

Like blue in the sky
The gaze of your willing eyes
Touched something deep inside
The truth be known

That I love you
like all little children love pennies
And I love you cause
I know that I can't do anything wrong
You're where I belong
Like red on a rose

And I love you like
all little children love pennies
And I love you like
good times of which I've known many
And I love you cause
I know you give me a heart of my own
You make my blood flow
Like red on a rose

Blue Eyes
People with blue eyes last the longest in relationships. They are kind, pretty or handsome, very good kissers and are really hot. They always fall in love with their closest friends and never understand why. They are very funny, outgoing and don't care what people think or say. They are very satisfying and love to please. Are straight up WARRIORS((aka SPARTANS)) when necessary. If you repost this and you have blue eyes you will have the best kiss sometime in the next 5 days.

raiders seem to be pretty quiet about who is going to start against detroit. the latest reports say mccown because he has the most experience with the offense but i think it will be culpepper.

thank you lord for all of the blessings in my life. i pray that you give me the peace of mind and strength i need to live my life the way you see fit.

first game of the 07 regular season is tonight with indy playing the saints. who do you think will win?

i'm gonna go out on a limb and pick the saints.

good to hear, good luck.

good one mike. thanks for sharing.

there is always the exception but i think the problem is more with the straight players being uncomfortable than the gay player being too "friendly".