Triggerfish
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Bruzilla said:
What's wrong with the Dutch? The Belgians are the ones that went along with the French during OIF.
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What's wrong with the Dutch? The Belgians are the ones that went along with the French during OIF.
Larry Gude
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This part...
If I read it correctly, you're suggesting the 'war of northern aggression' version of events, yes?
If I read it correctly, you're suggesting the 'war of northern aggression' version of events, yes?
Triggerfish
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Larry Gude said:
As opposed to the it was a war about slavery version? Slavery was just one of the things that most of the slave states thought they should choose not the federal government.
Triggerfish
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I'm not suggesting who was the aggressor or not. I only meant why the southern states left the union.
Railroad
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That's true, in this case, the money WAS the catalyst. The Euro. Tourists like it, I'm sure. But the drain on the coffers of the more well-to-do countries is quite significant. Taking the next step, to a real EU, is (I think) premature at best and detrimental to the common good. And yes, I see grave danger in the unification effort.Airgasm said:
I agree. When you align with other countries, you're supposed to pick countries that have something to offer - money, power, military might. I will suggest that the only reason these little pissant countries got invited into the club is because they'll be easy to take over and absorb. And they, like good little geeks, will just be happy to be picked for the kickball team, regardless of WHY they were picked.Railroad said:
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Bruzilla
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Sorry guys, but I worked with the Dutch government and military for close to three years, and they are both pretty f-ed up organizations. Believe me.. they aren't very far behind the French when it comes to walking about with your nose in air and falling into deep holes.
Hey, I'm not one; I just know that some pretty great Americans have been Freemason. I don't know why they haven't made the choice to advertise here. Maybe they haven’t stumbled onto this paradise yet, I know I didn’t find this site for quite awhile after going cyber. But you raise a valid question and I think you should call them to get your answer. There is a Masonic Temple in Hollywood; phone # is 301-373-2925. Go get the scoop, Snoop.vraiblonde said:
Railroad
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I've been working with them since 1999, and I still am (though not for much longer, the program will probably die next year). I've got good friends in their Navy. Anyway, although there are some real turds over there, there are many more great people and their military organization, while small, seems to be effective. As for their government, well, that's another kettle of fish...they've made a few bad choices of late.Bruzilla said:
No way. I'm skeered of Masons. And I read Clancy books and know how people "disappear" when they stumble on things they're not supposed to know about.Ken King said:
FromTexas
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vraiblonde said:No way. I'm skeered of Masons. And I read Clancy books and know how people "disappear" when they stumble on things they're not supposed to know about.
I got invited to the Mason's once. My Catholic friend freaked out about it saying if I joined I was going to hell and that they all were satanists.
They seem nice enough to me. Shriner's raise tons of money for children's hospitals. In fact, all the Mason organizations, I believe, are among the top fundraisers for charity. :shrug:
Yeah, and John Wayne Gacy used to dress up like a clown to entertain little children.FromTexas said:
Larry Gude
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Why...
...did they 'leave'?
Triggerfish said:
...did they 'leave'?
Triggerfish
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Larry Gude said:
they seceded.
Bustem' Down
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Fear is what give a secret society power!vraiblonde said:No way. I'm skeered of Masons. And I read Clancy books and know how people "disappear" when they stumble on things they're not supposed to know about.
Haha. Masons are nothing but a fraternal order now like the others. Sure back in the 17 and 1800's they had all that mysterious power and people disapeared but that's done with now. Read the Illuminatus Trilogy and that will wave all your fears from secret societies. You'll laugh at the idea.
Now, Scientologists are the ones to worry about!
Triggerfish
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One of my co-workers think that the Masons assasinated Pope John Paul I by poison.
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Well, it is catholics that they hate historically.Triggerfish said: