Just a question

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Just an answer

by grin_n_bare May 27, 2006 4:14PM PDT

"Iraq used to export dates and that was the main export product. If they still would do so, even under Hussein, would we have a war today?"

Probably not.

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(NT) (NT) I didn't think so either.

by Terry Browne May 27, 2006 5:10PM PDT

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Yes

by EdH May 27, 2006 9:00PM PDT

Iraq used to export dates and that was the main export product. If they still would do so, even under Hussein, would we have a war today?

If they still had invaded their neighbors, sought to develop WMDs, broke the terms of a cease-fire,supported terrorists, killed and oppressed their own people, yes.

Iran used to export a lot of pistachios. If that was still the main product that they exported would there be any threats from us?]
Iran used to export a lot of pistachios. If that was still the main product that they exported would there be any threats from us?

If they were still trying to develop nuclear weapons and still threatened Israel and supported terrorists, etc. yes.

But these are silly questions. The fact that these countries put the world's supply of oil at risk or can use it as a weapon is important, of course. We DO have a legitimate interest in a valuable resource.

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And if the same was said about Iran?

by Terry Browne May 28, 2006 1:14AM PDT

Would you still consider it a contravene of the ToS!?

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terry when has Israel

by Mark5019 May 28, 2006 1:22AM PDT

threatened to wipe out iran?
or hold American hostages?

and you jumped all over me when i called the other troll a troll yes you must have a guilty conscience

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Please respect...

by Terry Browne May 28, 2006 3:29AM PDT

http://reviews.cnet.com/5208-6130-0.html?forumID=50&threadID=179443&messageID=1967291

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terry to get respect you need to earn it

by Mark5019 May 28, 2006 3:49AM PDT

start earning it

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LOL!

by Terry Browne May 28, 2006 4:54AM PDT

You obviously didn't read what was said in the link and by whom it was posted. Now we know!

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(NT) (NT) terry your post was replied to me so why lol

by Mark5019 May 28, 2006 5:02AM PDT

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oh my my you dont really beleave half of what

by Mark5019 May 28, 2006 6:50AM PDT

you post dk please tell me your jokeing

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The date production

by Evie May 27, 2006 11:14PM PDT

IRAQ: Destructive pest spoils lucrative date industry

While there is the implication that THIS war is at fault, it is the US that is helping to curb the disease.

In 1980s, the country was amply endowed with some 30 million date palms and boasted an annual production of nearly 600,000 tons, two thirds of which were exported to European and Asian markets. Dates continue to represent the country?s largest non-oil export.

During the regime of former President Saddam Hussein, the number of date palms is said to have declined by half, following years of neglect and underinvestment. The former regime?s policy of felling date palms in Basra in order to punish its Shi?ite Arab opponents and the Iraq-Iran war, which ended in 1988, reduced the date palm population even further.

Of course that's probably our fault also?

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I would say no

by WOODS-HICK May 27, 2006 11:19PM PDT

the usa has an abundance of fruits(dates) and nuts(pistachios). search and find all the references regarding the exportation of such. we would impose high tariffs to protect our self interest. I hope this answers your question.

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Possibly no

by dirtyrich May 27, 2006 11:33PM PDT

because without the revenues from the oil trade, the existing governments would not be able to buy off/intimidate sections of their population or invest large sums into weapons research and production. Hence, they would either have had to not act likes jerks to prevent revolution and they wouldn't be able to develop WMD's. Both scenarios would remove the reasons for invasion.

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I am glad!

by Terry Browne May 28, 2006 1:10AM PDT

I'm glad that at least ONE person really answered the subject.

Thanks DR whether I agree or not!

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I count at least three answers to your questions ...

by Evie May 28, 2006 1:22AM PDT

... direct or indirect.

My post, for example, points out that under Saddam their exports dropped significantly. As with other regimes of his nature (some nominally "elected" at that) having plentiful resources to support an economy doesn't translate to a prosperous, peaceful people when the people themselves don't have enough of a stake in or control over same.

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(NT) (NT) Actually make that five!

by Evie May 28, 2006 2:24AM PDT

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Just a question

by Evie May 28, 2006 4:13AM PDT

What do YOU think? Did you just want to poll the group and thank one person for replying?

Seems after the initial question the majority of your posts have been trolling and trying to referee responses to other members.

Why not try participating substantively on the subject matter of the threads you initiate for a change?

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Since you accuse me

by Terry Browne May 28, 2006 4:52AM PDT

of trolling I won't answer your question.

If you really want an answer, tell the mods to delete your post and they can delete this one too then, and I will answer your question.

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(NT) (NT) Nice attempted dodge. You are so transparent.

by Evie May 28, 2006 4:58AM PDT

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