Search results

Before I begin, I'll add the disclaimer that I am a practicing Christian.... With all respect to your viewpoint, why do you think it would be a positive? I'll accept your point that, in a multicultural society, a "Christian" mindset may not fill the needs of all CF personnel. However, I'll...

I read somewhere that Powell's wife vetoed that idea; apparently, she's scared to death that he might be assassinated. And apparently many Republicans are already looking at Rudy Giuliani as their next candidate. However, I have to say that the idea of a Powell - Rice Republican ticket is VERY...

And here it is - after I pronounced the patient dead, he lives (for now)!!  ;D Bush picks Rice to succeed Powell Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Posted: 12:38 PM EST (1738 GMT) WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Bush announced Tuesday that he nominated national security adviser Condoleezza Rice to...

It looks like there's no further indications of a resignation by Ridge. CNN must have put the banner up by mistake..... I'll leave it to the mods to decide whether they want to lock this thread, or keep it and rename it as a discussion on US leadership changes.

Colin Powell resigned - the scuttlebutt in the news is that he was "not asked to return." Looks like Condoleeza Rice will take over State. As for Tom Ridge, it seems CNN has removed the "Breaking News" banner that prompted my post, and no mention of his resignation can be found. No other news...

CNN's reporting that Tom Ridge, US Secretary of Homeland Defence, has resigned. No details yet - more to follow....

A buddy of mine suggested that the chaplains adopt the Wal-Mart yellow happy face... The New Chaplain Branch Badge -  :) Seriously, though, I think the chaplains should keep the current badge for Christian padres (and for the sake of tradition). Muslim and Jewish padres could wear similar...

No, it won't. Nuclear devices have to be triggered prperly to detonate. They aren't point-detonating weapons like Arty High Explosive rounds; they have to be "set off." If BMD intercepts a nuclear-tipped ICBM, the kinetic energy of the two projectiles hitting each other (each of them traveling...

We're allies of the US, and the North Koreans consider themselves to be at war with them. I'll also point out that there has been no peace treaty signed between the UN and North Korea - as we were a combatant under the UN, we are still, technically, at war with them. Germany's biggest trading...

Smart*** ? Juvenile? Rest assured that recruiting officers pose exactly that question. Be certain that CSIS is putting valuable resources into answering that question. The security clearance takes a while for native Canadians, too. We try to take it seriously as we are in a life and death...

It's not the surface-to-air missile Javelin - the Army's planning on scaling back or phasing out that weapons system entirely. Air Defence is probably going all ADATS. Besides, 200 launchers would be far too many for our present requirements...

I've been away from my computer for a while, and it looks like the discussion got interesting while I was away..... I appreciate the compliment, Recruit Joe... But I'm going to respond to your last here. One of my biggest problems with the Bush Administration was the way they justified the...

I give you..... The Return of Alfonso Gagliano!    :crybaby:

Back to Parrish. Why on earth did the voters of her constituency send her back to Parliament? Martin should throw her out of caucus until she learns to put a cork in it. The last thing we need, at a time when mad-cow and fishing and sovereignty disputes are the norm and the Americans are...

His replacement could hardly do any worse..... But as long as the EU- and UN-funded PA educational system keeps twisting young minds by glorifying the "martyrs" and calling Jews "pigs" and so on, the next generations of Palestinian leaders can't be expected to embrace peace any more than their...

With all respect to Recruit Joe, if it comes to a choice between trusting the American view (even as espoused by the Bush Administration) and the view of the "rest of the world," I'll take the American view. As bad as it may sometimes be, consider the alternatives. The American people looked at...

Another ANG F-16 pilot firing on the wrong target. What is wrong here? Is ANG flight discipline just generally shoddy? Or do they fail to teach effective target identification procedures? This is disturbing.

The Canadian flag is just fine for them when it's convenient. These are the same people who assured Quebecers in the last referendum that they would keep the Canadian dollar, the Canadian postal system, have a trade arrangement with Canada, etc. He may not like the idea, but until such time as...

That was great. Tears and everything - so funny.................. :salute:

Interesting read! Here's more: - The Israelis will continue their settlement pullback plan. This will gain them points in the west, and Sharon's profile will rise. The PA will lose Arafat - either through death or incapacitation - and a power struggle will ensue. Hamas and Islamic Jihad will...