"The most extreme Islamic fundamentalist state in the world is the loyal U.S. ally Saudi Arabia—or, to be more precise, the family dictatorship that serves as the “Arab facade” behind which the U.S. effectively controls the Arabian peninsula, to borrow the terms of British colonial rule. The West has no problems with Islamic fundamentalism there. Probably one of the most fanatic Islamic fundamentalist groups in the world in recent years was led by Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, the terrorist extremist who had been a CIA favorite and prime recipient of the $3.3 billion in (official) U.S. aid given to the Afghan rebels (with roughly the same amount reported from Saudi Arabia), the man who shelled Kabul with thousands killed, driving hundreds of thousands of people out of the city (including all Western embassies), in an effort to shoot his way into power; not quite the same as Pol Pot emptying Phnom Penh, since the U.S. client was far more bloody in that particular operation." - An excerpt from Noam Chomsky's, "Stability"
(04-19-2016, 06:09 PM)Bilbo Saggins Wrote: "The most extreme Islamic fundamentalist state in the world is the loyal U.S. ally Saudi Arabia—or, to be more precise, the family dictatorship that serves as the “Arab facade” behind which the U.S. effectively controls the Arabian peninsula, to borrow the terms of British colonial rule. The West has no problems with Islamic fundamentalism there. Probably one of the most fanatic Islamic fundamentalist groups in the world in recent years was led by Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, the terrorist extremist who had been a CIA favorite and prime recipient of the $3.3 billion in (official) U.S. aid given to the Afghan rebels (with roughly the same amount reported from Saudi Arabia), the man who shelled Kabul with thousands killed, driving hundreds of thousands of people out of the city (including all Western embassies), in an effort to shoot his way into power; not quite the same as Pol Pot emptying Phnom Penh, since the U.S. client was far more bloody in that particular operation." - An excerpt from Noam Chomsky's, "Stability"
This was not written by a conspiracy theorist nutjob, rather a genius in the field of linguistics and well respected political researcher.
It's pretty well established that this is the case. In fact, were it not for the government support of Wahhabi Islam, we would not be having as many of these issues today. Almost every extremist form of Islam ties back to Wahhabist theology and was spread across the region thanks to the growing Arab influence over the area throughout the years.
(04-19-2016, 11:27 AM)Devils Advocate Wrote: I don't even know where to start here.
Gold will never lose its purchasing power. The dollar? Not so much.
The reason we abandoned the gold standard was so money managers could keep our nation in perpetual debt. The reason we have paper money is because it's easier to handle and that's ok. But it says right on the damn thing that it's a promise to pay a debt. I wonder what that means?
If it's just a promise to pay the debt; pay it with what? And how can we promise to pay a debt with a promise to pay a debt?
Fractional reserve. Look it up.
The Fed prints 1k and loans it to a bank at interest. But the bank is then allowed to loan 10k, all because they have 1k in real money. It's a god damn Ponzi scheme. That's our system.
Totally agree on this.
Example...... (may not be the best, but what popped into my brain)
For those discussing gold's "value"....
Gold prices are affected by supply and demand, like any other product/service.
The stock market tanks and gold rises, as a safe parking space for funds (providing they sell before the eventual decline).
Look at the massive price drop, after Gaddafi's gold was distributed to the Libyan rebel's supporters.
It took over a year to transport and divide the largest personal collection of gold.
For note of the price rise of 08 to 13.... the sensationalized fear of Obama and limited supply.
(04-19-2016, 06:09 PM)Bilbo Saggins Wrote: "The most extreme Islamic fundamentalist state in the world is the loyal U.S. ally Saudi Arabia—or, to be more precise, the family dictatorship that serves as the “Arab facade” behind which the U.S. effectively controls the Arabian peninsula, to borrow the terms of British colonial rule. The West has no problems with Islamic fundamentalism there. Probably one of the most fanatic Islamic fundamentalist groups in the world in recent years was led by Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, the terrorist extremist who had been a CIA favorite and prime recipient of the $3.3 billion in (official) U.S. aid given to the Afghan rebels (with roughly the same amount reported from Saudi Arabia), the man who shelled Kabul with thousands killed, driving hundreds of thousands of people out of the city (including all Western embassies), in an effort to shoot his way into power; not quite the same as Pol Pot emptying Phnom Penh, since the U.S. client was far more bloody in that particular operation." - An excerpt from Noam Chomsky's, "Stability"
This was not written by a conspiracy theorist nutjob, rather a genius in the field of linguistics and well respected political researcher.
There is no big secrete about this.
Nor is it a big secret that the CIA backed coups in Iran and multiple South/Central American countries(Guatamala, Ecuador, Domincan Republic, Brazil, Chile) that replaced democratically elected leaders ith dictators who were loyal to the Untied States
Quote:The US Supreme Court has ruled that Iran must pay nearly US$2 billion in compensation to relatives of the 241 Marines who died in a 1983 terrorist attack in Beirut, as well as victims of other attacks that courts have linked to Tehran.
-That which we need most, will be found where we want to visit least.-
The Saudi's are dirty. They should be exposed on multiple levels... They are not our friends and we should close our borders to anyone from that country.
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