NationStates Jolt Archive

Pretty simple topic. Do they make you afraid? Explain yourself.

Do you sometimes look at high towers, wondering if you'll see a big plane coming for them?
Do you look twice, furtively of course, at anyone who looks Middle Eastern?
Do Iran's potential nuclear weapons strike fear into your heart?
Do you think making us safe from terrorists is worth starting wars for?
...even if the wars make us no safer?
...even if hundreds of thousands more die as a result?
...even if we become no better than terrorists ourselves?
Are you worried that terrorism might one day kill your family or loved ones?
Do you think they're getting somehow into the country as we speak, perhaps across the US-Mexican border disguised as illegal immigrants?
Do you think terrorist agencies are infiltrating the country and/or government and/or political process?
Do you think terrorism is the most important campaign issue?
...are you afraid that if your preferred candidate doesn't get elected, the terrorists will enjoy it and perhaps celebrate with a terrorist attack?
What's your favorite color?
Did 9/11 shock you?
Do you think you're safer now then you were on 9/11?

Do you sometimes look at high towers, wondering if you'll see a big plane coming for them?


no


Do you look twice, furtively of course, at anyone who looks Middle Eastern?

no


Do Iran's potential nuclear weapons strike fear into your heart?

Not really, but it can be a cause for concern.


Do you think making us safe from terrorists is worth starting wars for?
...even if the wars make us no safer?
...even if hundreds of thousands more die as a result?
...even if we become no better than terrorists ourselves?

No


Are you worried that terrorism might one day kill your family or loved ones?

No


Do you think they're getting somehow into the country as we speak, perhaps across the US-Mexican border disguised as illegal immigrants?

Don't live in the USA, but it's possible for potential terrorists to be immigrating here.


Do you think terrorist agencies are infiltrating the country and/or government and/or political process?

No


Do you think terrorism is the most important campaign issue?

No


...are you afraid that if your preferred candidate doesn't get elected, the terrorists will enjoy it and perhaps celebrate with a terrorist attack?

No


What's your favorite color?


No, oops I mean, green.





Did 9/11 shock you?

Yes.


Do you think you're safer now then you were on 9/11?

No

Northern Irish so i'm pretty used to the idea. It doesn't worry me one bit

Honestly I'm not scared of terrorism at all. What good would fearing terrorism do? It's always been a force present in the world, it's nothing new.

I neither feel "safe" or "endangered", I just feel that it shouldn't plague my mind.

Though keep in mind, I live in the USA and I am completely disgusted with anyone who think Bush deserves credit for keeping the USA safe from terrorism after 9/11, which I tell them that makes as much sense as saying my dog prevents cancer since I currently do not have cancer.

Nope, English so I pretty much grew up with it.

Northern Irish so i'm pretty used to the idea. It doesn't worry me one bit

Ah, you too? Our country is a hole.

I think one great way to decide who not to vote for are the people who get more votes during times of terrorism.

Ah, you too? Our country is a hole.

Yup t'is true. It's getting better with each generation though. The old prejudices slowly getting diluted and hopefully eventually forgotten

I was walking back from a lecture yesterday, and two people in front of me were talking about a trip to London, and, in particular, how one of the two felt uncomfortable on the Underground since 7/7, as part of a discussion over ID Cards, I think. It struck me as I've been on the underground several times, both on my own and in a group, since 7/7 and haven't ever felt scared or uncomfortable. I was scared shitless on 7/7 as my dad was in London at the time and with the telephone networks down, couldn't contact him, but since then, it's hardly really registered.

To be quite honest, I tend to get more riled up about measures proposed to combat terrorism than terrorism itself as they, as far as I can tell, are far more likely or guaranteed to effect my life rather than by terrorism, insofar as I am far more likely to have my privacy compramised under government countermeasures than be killed or injured without them.

Call me naive, but it's just that I can't get petrified of terrorists like some people do, or use it as an excuse for racism or islamophobia like some people do, or see why I ought to surrender my liberty in the name of defeating it.

Do you sometimes look at high towers, wondering if you'll see a big plane coming for them?

No, theyre smart enough to not launch the exact same attack twice.

Do you look twice, furtively of course, at anyone who looks Middle Eastern?

No. Because Im smart enough to realize that not every terrorists is brown.

Do Iran's potential nuclear weapons strike fear into your heart?

No more so than China, France, the US, etc having them does.

Do you think making us safe from terrorists is worth starting wars for?

No. There is no looming terrorists threat despite wha Busheviks want the American public to believe.

...even if the wars make us no safer?

As is always the case.

...even if hundreds of thousands more die as a result?

As is always the case.

...even if we become no better than terrorists ourselves?

What are you talking about? America. Does. Not. Torture. Do you hate America? You terrorist! Pepare to be waterboarded.

Are you worried that terrorism might one day kill your family or loved ones?

No.

Do you think they're getting somehow into the country as we speak, perhaps across the US-Mexican border disguised as illegal immigrants?

Thats the kicker. This whole "We must secure our southern border!" is just an excuse to whip Americans into a frenzy against another group of brown people. The terrorists came in through the Canadian border. But we dont have to secure that border. Because Canadians are white.

But no, I am not afraid of that.

Do you think terrorist agencies are infiltrating the country and/or government and/or political process?

Depends. Does George Bush and his kabal count as "terrorists"?

Do you think terrorism is the most important campaign issue?

Hells no.
...are you afraid that if your preferred candidate doesn't get elected, the terrorists will enjoy it and perhaps celebrate with a terrorist attack?

I do believe that if John McCain is elected it would be advantagious to our enemies, because he would keep the largest terroirst training ground (Iraq) open for 100 years, and would continue to destabalize that region, breeding more terrorists who hate us, and would destroy our alliances like Bush has, making combating them harder.

What's your favorite color?

Blue. No Yellooooow.....

Did 9/11 shock you?

Yes, but it didnt make me a paranoid loon who only asks how high when the government tells me to jump.

Do you think you're safer now then you were on 9/11?

No. More people hate us, our alliances are weaker and we have squandered the moral high ground.

Ah, you too? Our country is a hole.
Depends which 'country' you consider Northern Ireland a part of.;)

Do I feel terrorist attacks from Middle Easterners? No.
Do I feel terrorist attacks from homegrown right-wing nutjobs? Not really, though this is more likely.

Depends which 'country' you consider Northern Ireland a part of.;)

Oooh, low!

Do you look twice, furtively of course, at anyone who looks Middle Eastern?

Only if she's hot.

Do you sometimes look at high towers, wondering if you'll see a big plane coming for them?
Nope. I wonder if they're secretely robots.
Do you look twice, furtively of course, at anyone who looks Middle Eastern?
Only if they're hot.
Do Iran's potential nuclear weapons strike fear into your heart?
Nah, nobody would nuke Ireland.
Do you think making us safe from terrorists is worth starting wars for?
Dopn't be silly.
...even if the wars make us no safer?
...even if hundreds of thousands more die as a result?
...even if we become no better than terrorists ourselves?
Oh well in that case I love the idea :rolleyes:

Are you worried that terrorism might one day kill your family or loved ones?
Nope. Again, Ireland, everyone loves us.
Do you think they're getting somehow into the country as we speak, perhaps across the US-Mexican border disguised as illegal immigrants?
My country doesn't have a US-Mexican border, so that is completely impossible.
Your country? Why sneak into the country when you can just kill the American soldiers already in the Middle East.
Do you think terrorist agencies are infiltrating the country and/or government and/or political process?
Mine? No. Yours? Maybe not the terrorists you're referring to, but I'm sure someone has applied the term to Bush & Co.
Do you think terrorism is the most important campaign issue?
In the US candidate race and upcoming election, I assume. No.
...are you afraid that if your preferred candidate doesn't get elected, the terrorists will enjoy it and perhaps celebrate with a terrorist attack?
No, and why would terrorists celebrate with a terrorist attack? Wouldn't they just throw a party?
What's your favorite color?
Blue. No yellooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwww
Did 9/11 shock you?
Duh.
Do you think you're safer now then you were on 9/11?

I'm pretty much the same.

Depends which 'country' you consider Northern Ireland a part of.;)

No, not really. Northern Ireland is just a hole. Loyalist or republican, from Derry to Newry, Northern Ireland is a hole.

Yup t'is true. It's getting better with each generation though. The old prejudices slowly getting diluted and hopefully eventually forgotten

Yep yep I think so.

I'm more concerned about the driver of the semi I'm passing dozing off, my old landlord's half-assed wiring starting a fire, poor airline maintanance, drunk hunters, or any other of the myriad dangers that come with just being an American.

When compared to the run-of-the-mill dangers we face everyday in our immediate vicinity, terrorism ranks extremely low.

Do you sometimes look at high towers, wondering if you'll see a big plane coming for them?
No.

Do you look twice, furtively of course, at anyone who looks Middle Eastern?

No.

Do Iran's potential nuclear weapons strike fear into your heart?

Yes.

Do you think making us safe from terrorists is worth starting wars for?

Yes.

...even if the wars make us no safer?

If they don't actually make us safer, then there's no point.

...even if hundreds of thousands more die as a result?

No, but if we prevent terrorist attacks, we don't know how many would die in those hypothetical attacks.

...even if we become no better than terrorists ourselves?

No.

Are you worried that terrorism might one day kill your family or loved ones?

Not really, no. To tell the truth, if anyone in my family is likely to die from a terrorist attack, it's me (due to the increased likelihood of me traveling to Israel).

Do you think they're getting somehow into the country as we speak, perhaps across the US-Mexican border disguised as illegal immigrants?

They're probably trying.

Do you think terrorist agencies are infiltrating the country and/or government and/or political process?

Yes, but not to the extent that some might suspect. That there could be a plant or two in the DHS seems plausible. That the terrorists have any real political influence does not.

Do you think terrorism is the most important campaign issue?

No, but it's up there.

...are you afraid that if your preferred candidate doesn't get elected, the terrorists will enjoy it and perhaps celebrate with a terrorist attack?

Not really.

What's your favorite color?

Teal.

Did 9/11 shock you?

Yes.

Do you think you're safer now then you were on 9/11?

Yes. I mean, the government HAS implemented security measures, and while they're not a cure-all, they probably have SOME impact. At the very least, they make terrorist attacks harder. If I were a terrorist, I'd probably give up on any sort of attack that involves an airliner.

Do you sometimes look at high towers, wondering if you'll see a big plane coming for them?

No, never.

Do you look twice, furtively of course, at anyone who looks Middle Eastern?

No. Are all terrorists from the Middle East, I wonder?

Do Iran's potential nuclear weapons strike fear into your heart?

Yeah, major changes in geopolitics could always be the cause of a major, life-extinguishing event.

Do you think making us safe from terrorists is worth starting wars for?

No, it is worth to take further measures in security

...even if the wars make us no safer?

Can't see how wars can make someone's life safer.

...even if hundreds of thousands more die as a result?

Well, the war without dead bodies has still not happened.

...even if we become no better than terrorists ourselves?

Indeed.

Are you worried that terrorism might one day kill your family or loved ones?

Yeah, quite. However, common crime has more chances.

Do you think they're getting somehow into the country as we speak, perhaps across the US-Mexican border disguised as illegal immigrants?

Into your country? Is this thread aimed at americans-only?

Do you think terrorist agencies are infiltrating the country and/or government and/or political process?

See above.

Do you think terrorism is the most important campaign issue?

No.

...are you afraid that if your preferred candidate doesn't get elected, the terrorists will enjoy it and perhaps celebrate with a terrorist attack?

Which terrorists? Which candidate?

What's your favorite color?

Blue.

Did 9/11 shock you?

Yes, of course, I can't see how someone could think otherwise.

Do you think you're safer now then you were on 9/11?

I'm as safe as before.

After growing up in Germany in the 70s? No. Terrorism doesn't scare me any more than potential car crashes or the like.

1. No planes will be coming for the high towers (where I happen to spend a lot of my life) other than by freak accident. 911 essentially ended the threat of that kind of hijack. Why? Because comandeering a plane used to rely on a simple, generally understood paradigm- sit there and cooperate, and you'll be unharmed unless you are Jewish. Now, we have an all new paradigm- sit there and cooperate and you will die. It's altered the concept of hijacking forever.

2. Not ANYONE who looks middle eastern. That would be a bunch of my colleagues. But, it is a factor in the conscious and subconscious acts of threat analysis. One of many factors.

3. Iran has no nuclear weapons. Yet. I have enough to worry about from existing dangers.

4. Of course its right to keep us safe from terrorism- we don't start wars in that case, the other guy does, because supporting/tolerating terror is an act of war.

5. They tried to come across disguised as Mexicans. It doesn't work. We have an effective natural barrier against terror to our south. You can't get Halal food in Nogales or Tijuana. People who can't tell the difference between a Mexican and an Arab are clueless- believe me, any Mexican can tell them apart. Mexico does not cater to foreigners- there will be no special allowances for the "needs" of Muslims there. They would have a MUCH easier time infiltrating from Canada, where their peculiar cultural needs are provided for by an eager-to-please Canadian system.

6. Nor are they infiltrating our agencies or our political institutions. That is a paranoid delusion.

It does no good to imagine the enemy everywhere, under the beds, in the closets. There is a real terrorist enemy, and it is best to keep our search realistic, intense, focussed- and kill them ruthlessly where we find them.

7. Did 911 shock me? I was there. It was shocking.

8. Are we safer now? We have people all over the world who hate us, those people include the most bloodthirsty, heartless killers on the planet, they still have access to resources, training, volunteers, weapons, and lots of money, and yet, we remain virtually unharmed within our borders. Whatever we are doing, we are doing it right. Personally, I believe the virtual absence of deadly attacks against the west is due to Iraq sucking in and killing the available supply of young violent radical islamic idiots, upon whom the enemy leadership depends, but that is unproven. But it's hard to plant a bomb on a train if your body parts have been rearranged by a helicopter gunship.

Favorite color: out of space
9/11 shock: yes (but remember, I'm in the suburbs of NYC)
Everything else: no

9/11 didn't shock me. I'm a bit paranoid by nature. I am scared of terrorism, there isn't much that can be done to prevent it, even now after so many individual American rights have been removed.

I know I have a better chance of dying in a car crash than being bombed, but the illusion of control is useful. When I drive I think I can influence how safe I am by driving more safely. And even if that isn't true, I'd rather die from my own stupid mistake than because of something I have no influence over.

Do you look twice, furtively of course, at anyone who looks Middle Eastern? No, I'm not an idiot. Do Iran's potential nuclear weapons strike fear into your heart? No more than the countries that already have them. I can't imagine Iran having a policy of pre-emptive nuclear strikes.Do you think making us safe from terrorists is worth starting wars for?[quote] Loaded question. It doesn't make us safer. So no. Even more no, with the killing and the becoming no better than terrorists qualifiers(that also presupposes it hasn't happened already).
[quote]Are you worried that terrorism might one day kill your family or loved ones? No. Terrorism deaths are so tiny compared to the road toll, and many other death tolls, that if you worry about terrorism, you have so many more legitimate threats to worry about, you'd never leave your home.
Did 9/11 shock you?Yes, that 3000 people would be allowed to die through American government inaction in Chile is shocking. Oh, you mean the one that is so much more important because white people died.
No. It didn't shock me. It was inevitable that a backlash against America would happen. I do care that Americans died, but they get no more, or less, compassion for me than another other people dying.
Any other questions I didn't answer, is a no, and needed no more explanation.

Personally, I'm more afraid of the idiots who live here in America than I am of anybody in the Middle East.

Pretty simple topic. Do they make you afraid? Explain yourself.
yes the threat of a NUKE scares the living HELL out of me!!
How would u feel knowing theres a :sniper: out there and then your number is called and they shot you?????!!!!!

Do you sometimes look at high towers, wondering if you'll see a big plane coming for them?
no because that stuff hasnt happened in a while but still....
Do you look twice, furtively of course, at anyone who looks Middle Eastern?
NO!! I am OPENLY AGAINST RACISM!!!!
Do Iran's potential nuclear weapons strike fear into your heart?
we can sieze them and we have in the past but again
...
Do you think making us safe from terrorists is worth starting wars for?
...even if the wars make us no safer?
...even if hundreds of thousands more die as a result?
...even if we become no better than terrorists ourselves?
I am against all war also, but if it is for the security of my motherland then i will support my country and the people fighting to keep us free.
Are you worried that terrorism might one day kill your family or loved ones?
i am actually considering the force so... maybe yeah
Do you think they're getting somehow into the country as we speak, perhaps across the US-Mexican border disguised as illegal immigrants?
no
Do you think terrorist agencies are infiltrating the country and/or government and/or political process?
No
Do you think terrorism is the most important campaign issue?
YES one of them and i think the candidates are ignoring this issue pretty well
...are you afraid that if your preferred candidate doesn't get elected, the terrorists will enjoy it and perhaps celebrate with a terrorist attack?
no thats a stupid idea to begin with
What's your favorite color?
black or orange
Did 9/11 shock you?
no there were no major terrorist attacts before the trajedy of 9/11
Do you think you're safer now then you were on 9/11?
Yes because our troops are protecting us more cuz there overseas controlling it all

No.

Fear of terrorism, any more than simply being aware of the minuscule chance of being a victim of a terrorist attack, is paranoia.

Do you sometimes look at high towers, wondering if you'll see a big plane coming for them?

No.

Do you look twice, furtively of course, at anyone who looks Middle Eastern?

No.

Do Iran's potential nuclear weapons strike fear into your heart?

Considering that Iran's 'potential' nuclear weapons are an extremely remote threat that has been extremely overexaggerated by power-hungry politicians, no.

Do you think making us safe from terrorists is worth starting wars for?

No. War, defined as a state of conflict between states, is never justified.

...even if the wars make us no safer?

Wars destroy security, so it is a given that is makes us no safer.

...even if hundreds of thousands more die as a result?

Of course not. Deliberate targetting of civilians is never justified.

...even if we become no better than terrorists ourselves?

Of course not; we have to aspire to be better than them, not worse.

Are you worried that terrorism might one day kill your family or loved ones?

Yes, actually, because of where my family works (Middle-East.)

Do you think they're getting somehow into the country as we speak, perhaps across the US-Mexican border disguised as illegal immigrants?

Probably not; there is an incentive for Mexicans to keep terrorists away from the southern border so that they can continue to cross over for the sake of their country and families.

Do you think terrorist agencies are infiltrating the country and/or government and/or political process?

They already have, in varying ways and ideologies.

Do you think terrorism is the most important campaign issue?

No.

...are you afraid that if your preferred candidate doesn't get elected, the terrorists will enjoy it and perhaps celebrate with a terrorist attack?

I have no idea what this question means.

What's your favorite color?

Black and gold.

Did 9/11 shock you?

Yes, it did. It happened when I was 15 and made me very hawkish and supportive of the Federal government for many years until I turned to anarchism due to Iraq.

Do you think you're safer now then you were on 9/11?

Probably not, due to the Patriot Act and Military Commissions Act and other power grabs by the Federal government.

I'm not truly scared of terrorism, nor am I terrified, and if for no other rationale, nothing big ever happens when I'm around. I live in the world of the hyper-mundane, and terrorism is from the just average-mundane. That boundary shall not be crossed, terrorism will never touch me.

Oh, yeah. And all of the really convincing statistical reasons as well. That too.

Pretty simple topic. Do they make you afraid? Explain yourself.

Do you sometimes look at high towers, wondering if you'll see a big plane coming for them?
No.

Do you look twice, furtively of course, at anyone who looks Middle Eastern?
No.

Do Iran's potential nuclear weapons strike fear into your heart?
No, I'm afraid of nuclear weapons that actually exist, not the fantasy ones of tomorrow.

Do you think making us safe from terrorists is worth starting wars for?
...even if the wars make us no safer?
...even if hundreds of thousands more die as a result?
...even if we become no better than terrorists ourselves?
No, no, no, and hell-fucking no.

Are you worried that terrorism might one day kill your family or loved ones?
No, and anyway, we all gotta die of something. I don't think I'd be more upset if my loved ones were killed by a terrorist than by a drunk driver (which is far, far more likely).

Do you think they're getting somehow into the country as we speak, perhaps across the US-Mexican border disguised as illegal immigrants?
I don't know, but if they're not, then they're idiots. Geez-god, we make it easy enough for them.

EDIT: By the way, don't you mean "disguised as Mexican nationals"? Because if they are secretly crossing the border with illegal immigrants, that would make them illegal immigrants -- no disguise needed on that one.

Do you think terrorist agencies are infiltrating the country and/or government and/or political process?
No, unless you count major corporations as terrorist agencies.

Do you think terrorism is the most important campaign issue?
I think the US's handling of terrorism-related security is one of the most important current campaign issues.

...are you afraid that if your preferred candidate doesn't get elected, the terrorists will enjoy it and perhaps celebrate with a terrorist attack?
No, I'm afraid that if my preferred candidate doesn't get elected, the US will start another illegal war and claim terrorism as a justification.

What's your favorite color?
Orange.

Did 9/11 shock you?
Yes, of course. It was a shocking event.

Do you think you're safer now then you were on 9/11?
No. I think I am more at risk now than before, but somehow I still don't fear the terrorists. Rather, I fear the incompetent jackasses who appear to do nothing but make the situation worse.

Do you look twice, furtively of course, at anyone who looks Middle Eastern?

No. My city has the largest Afghan population in the U.S., I'd be double-checking people all the time.

Do Iran's potential nuclear weapons strike fear into your heart?
Do you think making us safe from terrorists is worth starting wars for?

No to all of them.

Are you worried that terrorism might one day kill your family or loved ones?
Do you think they're getting somehow into the country as we speak, perhaps across the US-Mexican border disguised as illegal immigrants?

I absolutely am not. But then, I don't think terrorists are dumb enough to attack the Bay Area, because they know the rest of the country does not care at all about us and would probably secretly cheer. :p

Do you think terrorist agencies are infiltrating the country and/or government and/or political process?

If by terrorists you mean the government officials in office that use panic and vague threats as a tool to strip us of our rights and keep us complacent, then yes. But I'm pretty sure they're mostly old white men.

Do you think terrorism is the most important campaign issue?

No, I think the most important issues are education and health care.

...are you afraid that if your preferred candidate doesn't get elected, the terrorists will enjoy it and perhaps celebrate with a terrorist attack?

Terrorist attack at Waleed's house everyone! BYO bombs! I don't think it works like that.

What's your favorite color?

Sunset blue.

Did 9/11 shock you?
Do you think you're safer now then you were on 9/11?

Yes, 9/11 shocked me, especially since I was packing to move away to college three days later... to one of the most liberal hippie-lead colleges in the country, no less. I don't think I'm any safer or more at risk from terrorism now than I was then, but I think I'm at MUCH more risk of having my political and civil rights trampled on by my own government.

I work in a government building, so my risk from terrorism is probably above average. However, there are still tons of things more likely to kill me than terrorism. I'm sure more people have died from street crime in my city in the last 20 years than from terrorism in the whole US, even with 911 and Oklahoma City (which was domestic). If you want to play the odds, I'll probably get killed by some dumb woman trying to drive, talk on her cellphone, and apply eyemakeup.

Do you sometimes look at high towers, wondering if you'll see a big plane coming for them?

No. Only a stupid terrorist would attack Columbus.

Do you look twice, furtively of course, at anyone who looks Middle Eastern?

In that they might have delicious falafel? Yeah. That they might be terrorists? No.

Do Iran's potential nuclear weapons strike fear into your heart?

In that it would likely result in a regional conflict in the Middle East, in which the US and NATO could not remain out of? Yes, it is concerning, but not "terrifying".

Do you think making us safe from terrorists is worth starting wars for?

It depends on the war, the justification, the rationale, and the reality of the rationale, but if the correct criteria can be defined, then sure, I do think so.

...even if the wars make us no safer?

Definitely not.

...even if hundreds of thousands more die as a result?

Depends. You've got to weigh the costs and benefits, although, likely it does not.

...even if we become no better than terrorists ourselves?

Fuck no. We lost our moral compass during the Cold War. We waged the campaign in an amoral fashion, and the costs of doing so were high. We must remain above our enemies, if we want to remain on the side of right.

Are you worried that terrorism might one day kill your family or loved ones?

No.

Do you think they're getting somehow into the country as we speak, perhaps across the US-Mexican border disguised as illegal immigrants?

That's a ludicrous proposition. They might as well dress up as Barney and cross the Canadian border openly, or just plain fly right in to New York. The Canucks are even more rigid and terrifying with terrorists than we are.

Do you think terrorist agencies are infiltrating the country and/or government and/or political process?

No. They don't have that sort of savvy.

Do you think terrorism is the most important campaign issue?

No.

...are you afraid that if your preferred candidate doesn't get elected, the terrorists will enjoy it and perhaps celebrate with a terrorist attack?

Uh, no.

What's your favorite color?

Aquamarine.

Did 9/11 shock you?

Yes.

Do you think you're safer now then you were on 9/11?

Actually, yes. But at too high of a cost.

Greater Trostia
Pretty simple topic. Do they make you afraid? Explain yourself.

Do you sometimes look at high towers, wondering if you'll see a big plane coming for them?
No
Do you look twice, furtively of course, at anyone who looks Middle Eastern?
no
Do Iran's potential nuclear weapons strike fear into your heart?
no

Do you think making us safe from terrorists is worth starting wars for?
no, this would encourage terrorist attacks, it's basic psychology.

Are you worried that terrorism might one day kill your family or loved ones?
no
Do you think they're getting somehow into the country as we speak, perhaps across the US-Mexican border disguised as illegal immigrants?
no
Do you think terrorist agencies are infiltrating the country and/or government and/or political process?
they are affecting the political process, such as the patriot act in the US or the war in Iraq by US and UK, they will have huge implications for the public, however this is more a strawman created by the governments involved to secure oil routes. so it's kind of expected.

Do you think terrorism is the most important campaign issue?
well certainly for politicians, now they've created so much hype over so-called terrorism. Personally no i think it's disgraceful to vote in a government over it's terrorist policies, it's just wilful paranoia.

...are you afraid that if your preferred candidate doesn't get elected, the terrorists will enjoy it and perhaps celebrate with a terrorist attack?
This is a laughable reason to start a terrorist attack, however thinking about it carefully i suppose this is possible, but no i'm not scared.

What's your favorite color? Well it used to be green (apparently) then it was blue, now i prefer a more subtle mix of green and blue.
Did 9/11 shock you? Yes, and the number of pictures i've seen of it is enough to promote a new interrogation technique of pictures of the same fucking place over and over. So yes it was scary at the time, but now it's just old.
Do you think you're safer now then you were on 9/11?
Yes actually, not due to government policy either. It is because i've left school since then. If you mean scared of terrorist attack, no i see no reason for terrorists to attack where i or my family live.
So do i get a prize for getting the right answers or what?

No. Only a stupid terrorist would attack Columbus.

That's exactly the kind of thing I used to say to my mom when she would freak out about me going out after 9/11. Like, terrorists are NOT going to attack Oakland Coliseum. No one cares about Oakland, the government would probably celebrate, and it's a waste of terrorist resources since there are approximately 5 fans at every home game.

I said no, but at certain times of the year, or when I'm at the site of a really large event and see a way to pull something off that doesn't seem to be covered, than yes, I'm scared. It isn't like a sharp thing, but sometimes when I see the security which is in place at certain places, I just know that someone who shouldn't know about the wholes will eventually figure them out. Anyway, I know that there are way more measures in place than I know about, so I'm reasonably unafraid of an attack at all times.

That's exactly the kind of thing I used to say to my mom when she would freak out about me going out after 9/11. Like, terrorists are NOT going to attack Oakland Coliseum. No one cares about Oakland, the government would probably celebrate, and it's a waste of terrorist resources since there are approximately 5 fans at every home game.

And Oaklanders would be happy because the game would wind up a draw ;)

I said no, but at certain times of the year, or when I'm at the site of a really large event and see a way to pull something off that doesn't seem to be covered, than yes, I'm scared. It isn't like a sharp thing, but sometimes when I see the security which is in place at certain places, I just know that someone who shouldn't know about the wholes will eventually figure them out. Anyway, I know that there are way more measures in place than I know about, so I'm reasonably unafraid of an attack at all times.
That's a good, honest answer.

I think there are a lot of shades of fear involved with this issue -- at least in the US where we're relatively not used to thinking about it. Some people feel a lot of fear of the unseen terrorist threat, but I suspect those people felt free-floating fear of unseen things before 9/11, too, but didn't necessarily have a topic to attach their feelings to.

And some people feel safer because they trust the authorities to guard them. Personally, I think those people are foolish. I've been accused of sticking my head in the sand for not wanting to change US law in reaction to terrorism, but in my personal opinion, the ones really sticking their heads in the sand are the ones who think giving up our liberties and fobbing responsibility for our personal safety onto the government is going to plug all those holes you mentioned.

I have a feeling the majority of people feel as you do. Aware of the risk but not letting it stop their lives, because, really, how can we? We have to keep doing things, after all.

I know I'm in a minority, kind of the opposite of the fearful types, because I just can't work up a sense of dread or danger. It just doesn't happen, and I've lived in some pretty scary conditions, where the danger to me was a lot higher than it is from terrorism. I guess I'm desensitized. Like the other day, when I went to meet some friends at a local cocktail bar, I found the area around Harvard University absolutely awash in cops. Then, as I turned the corner where the bar was, I ran smack into two SWAT cops carrying automatic weapons. I said, "Damn, what the hell's going on?" One of the cops shrugged and said, "Some speaker at Harvard." I said, "Oh, for god's sake," and went in to meet my friends. I said to them, "Apparently, we are a war zone," and one who works for Harvard said, "The Foreign Secretary of Israel is giving a lecture across the street." I said, "What's he doing that for? Doesn't he have a job or something useful to do?" And then I ordered a martini and a steak, and we all forgot about it.

In that they might have delicious falafel? Yeah.

Another good reason!

Pretty simple topic. Do they make you afraid? Explain yourself.

Do you sometimes look at high towers, wondering if you'll see a big plane coming for them?
Do you look twice, furtively of course, at anyone who looks Middle Eastern?

:rolleyes:


Do Iran's potential nuclear weapons strike fear into your heart?

No. I'm against nuclear weapons in general, but they're of no more or less concern to me in the hands of any particular state.


Do you think making us safe from terrorists is worth starting wars for?

Not only is war not worth it, it's not an effective means to "make us safe from terrorists".


Are you worried that terrorism might one day kill your family or loved ones?
Do you think they're getting somehow into the country as we speak, perhaps across the US-Mexican border disguised as illegal immigrants?
Do you think terrorist agencies are infiltrating the country and/or government and/or political process?

:rolleyes:


Do you think terrorism is the most important campaign issue?
...are you afraid that if your preferred candidate doesn't get elected, the terrorists will enjoy it and perhaps celebrate with a terrorist attack?

You're joking.


What's your favorite color?

Terrorist orange--I mean blue! My favorite colour is blue.


Did 9/11 shock you?

Yes.



Do you think you're safer now then you were on 9/11?
No more, no less.

--snip--
when my time is up, my time is up.

also, i like the color black.

Pretty simple topic. Do they make you afraid? Explain yourself.

Do you sometimes look at high towers, wondering if you'll see a big plane coming for them?
Do you look twice, furtively of course, at anyone who looks Middle Eastern?
Do Iran's potential nuclear weapons strike fear into your heart?
Do you think making us safe from terrorists is worth starting wars for?
...even if the wars make us no safer?
...even if hundreds of thousands more die as a result?
...even if we become no better than terrorists ourselves?
Are you worried that terrorism might one day kill your family or loved ones?
Do you think they're getting somehow into the country as we speak, perhaps across the US-Mexican border disguised as illegal immigrants?
Do you think terrorist agencies are infiltrating the country and/or government and/or political process?
Do you think terrorism is the most important campaign issue?
...are you afraid that if your preferred candidate doesn't get elected, the terrorists will enjoy it and perhaps celebrate with a terrorist attack?
What's your favorite color?
Did 9/11 shock you?
Do you think you're safer now then you were on 9/11?

I don't want to say I'm not afraid with such emphasis but terrorism, although extremely wrong, is a part of daily life in Spain. Let me explain. ETA is always on the prowl over here. Although it's true this terrorist organization only targets prominent political figures, ordinary citizens are constantly affected. If you have the misfortune of passing by a car that suddenly explodes, well, you're a goner. We've all come to accept that it's like that and daily life cannot be affected by it. That would be giving into fear and, seriously, that's what terrorists want.

The US should always consider that. Its society lives in too much fear.

I'm scared of terrorism in the same way I'm scared of tigers. I'm unlikely to ever run into one, but that doesn't mean I like the thought of a meeting.

I'm scared of terrorism in the same way I'm scared of tigers. I'm unlikely to ever run into one, but that doesn't mean I like the thought of a meeting.

but tigers are all cuddeley:confused:
I know that from all those kids toys of those cute little tigers. and i think many of them are an endangered species, i wonder if terrorists are an endangered species?

but tigers are all cuddeley:confused:
I know that from all those kids toys of those cute little tigers. and i think many of them are an endangered species, i wonder if terrorists are an endangered species?

You could start the Osama Bin Teddy range.

And Oaklanders would be happy because the game would wind up a draw ;)

Ouch, burn! ...but probably. :P

Pretty simple topic. Do they make you afraid? Explain yourself.

Do you sometimes look at high towers, wondering if you'll see a big plane coming for them?
No. There are relatively few targets that would be particularly effective against that would be considered targets.

Do you look twice, furtively of course, at anyone who looks Middle Eastern? No.

Do Iran's potential nuclear weapons strike fear into your heart? Oh hell no. That's so absurd it's hilarious.

Do you think making us safe from terrorists is worth starting wars for?
...even if the wars make us no safer?
...even if hundreds of thousands more die as a result?
...even if we become no better than terrorists ourselves?
Are you worried that terrorism might one day kill your family or loved ones? Nope.

Do you think they're getting somehow into the country as we speak, perhaps across the US-Mexican border disguised as illegal immigrants? Fuck no, they come through Canada, with valid passports and student VISAs.
Do you think terrorist agencies are infiltrating the country and/or government and/or political process?
Do you think terrorism is the most important campaign issue? No, that's absurd.
...are you afraid that if your preferred candidate doesn't get elected, the terrorists will enjoy it and perhaps celebrate with a terrorist attack? No, they'll attack regardless of who's in what office. It's what you do to people you hate.
What's your favorite color? Strong preference for dark green.
Did 9/11 shock you?
Do you think you're safer now then you were on 9/11? I found it somewhat shocking, but given the history not completely. As for safety? Fuck no we're no safer. They're after economic damage, that's really easy to cause.

Do you sometimes look at high towers, wondering if you'll see a big plane coming for them?

Idly? Sometimes. Fearfully? Not really.

Do you look twice, furtively of course, at anyone who looks Middle Eastern?

Certainly not.

Do Iran's potential nuclear weapons strike fear into your heart?

Not really. I doubt they'll be used if they are developed.

Do you think making us safe from terrorists is worth starting wars for?
...even if the wars make us no safer?
...even if hundreds of thousands more die as a result?
...even if we become no better than terrorists ourselves?

No, no, no, and no.

Are you worried that terrorism might one day kill your family or loved ones?

Not foreign Islamic terrorism, no.

Do you think they're getting somehow into the country as we speak, perhaps across the US-Mexican border disguised as illegal immigrants?

Maybe. Who knows? But there are plenty of other things to worry about.

Do you think terrorist agencies are infiltrating the country and/or government and/or political process?

No.

Do you think terrorism is the most important campaign issue?

Not really.

...are you afraid that if your preferred candidate doesn't get elected, the terrorists will enjoy it and perhaps celebrate with a terrorist attack?

I don't have a "preferred candidate." And I doubt that terrorism will change much simply due to the election results. Policy changes might be a different matter.

What's your favorite color?

Red and black.

Did 9/11 shock you?

At the time, yes. I'm not the same person I was then, though--not even close--and I don't know how I'd react to similar events today. Differently, certainly.

Do you think you're safer now then you were on 9/11?

In some ways, yes--undoubtedly some important reforms have been made to security. In other ways, probably not--disastrous wars aren't very helpful.

Not foreign Islamic terrorism, no.

exactly my thought

No.

Pretty simple topic. Do they make you afraid? Explain yourself.

Do you sometimes look at high towers, wondering if you'll see a big plane coming for them?
Do you look twice, furtively of course, at anyone who looks Middle Eastern?
Do Iran's potential nuclear weapons strike fear into your heart?
Do you think making us safe from terrorists is worth starting wars for?
...even if the wars make us no safer?
...even if hundreds of thousands more die as a result?
...even if we become no better than terrorists ourselves?
Are you worried that terrorism might one day kill your family or loved ones?
Do you think they're getting somehow into the country as we speak, perhaps across the US-Mexican border disguised as illegal immigrants?
Do you think terrorist agencies are infiltrating the country and/or government and/or political process?
Do you think terrorism is the most important campaign issue?
...are you afraid that if your preferred candidate doesn't get elected, the terrorists will enjoy it and perhaps celebrate with a terrorist attack?
What's your favorite color?
Did 9/11 shock you?
Do you think you're safer now then you were on 9/11?

Well that is the most biased most shittiest OP I've ever seen. If it were trying to create a debate...it wouldn't say "do you think the war on terror is making us safer"...and then insert a biased opinion into it. What bullshit.

Anyway: I'll take your gay leftist bait.

Do you sometimes look at high towers, wondering if you'll see a big plane coming for them?
No.
Do you look twice, furtively of course, at anyone who looks Middle Eastern?
Well if it's a school I would look only if they are wome dressed in traditional Muslim clothing, but not because I think they are terrorists, because I find their lack of integration a joke and the fact that they walk around in these Muslims clothes in the hot Florida sun even more of a joke. If it's just an average person who is of middle eastern background, I wouldn't look twice.

However, as I do fly very often, if it's someone on a plane who is a more traditional looking Muslim, as opposed to an average guy of middle easten background, yeah I look more than once. If I think about airline terrorism, traditional muslims come to mind, so that's what I think of.
Do Iran's potential nuclear weapons strike fear into your heart?
Yeah naturally. You'd have to be a fool for it not to be. Same with North Korea.
Do you think making us safe from terrorists is worth starting wars for?
Depends on the war, naturally.
...some of your bullshit opinions which I don't have to answer
...even if we become no better than terrorists ourselves?
That is exactly the typical leftist "blame America" attitude that gets me through the day. Without it, I simply wouldn't have as much to giggle about.

Are you worried that terrorism might one day kill your family or loved ones?
I don't sit and worry about it but like everyone else I sure hope not.

Do you think they're getting somehow into the country as we speak, perhaps across the US-Mexican border disguised as illegal immigrants?

Well naturally there are terrorist cells in the country...as there are in most country. Who knows how they get in. It could be through the southern border but it also could not be. Dumb question.
Do you think terrorist agencies are infiltrating the country and/or government and/or political process?
The first is a given. There are terrorist cells in many of the worlds countries. Infiltrating the government and political process? No. They don't have enough money. ;)
Do you think terrorism is the most important campaign issue?
Nope, not the most important.
...are you afraid that if your preferred candidate doesn't get elected, the terrorists will enjoy it and perhaps celebrate with a terrorist attack?
Well no but I don't have a favorite candiadte this election.....
What's your favorite color?
Yellow
Did 9/11 shock you?
Yup.
Do you think you're safer now then you were on 9/11?
Well I since there hasn't been a major attack on American soil since then, I suppose so.

I'm much more afraid of my government than I am of terrorists.

For terrorists, I have this.:sniper:

The only response to government is this.:headbang: It's too late to work within the system, but it's too early to shoot the bastards.

Do you sometimes look at high towers, wondering if you'll see a big plane coming for them?

No; jokingly once.

Do you look twice, furtively of course, at anyone who looks Middle Eastern?

Only if he looks at me twice.

Do Iran's potential nuclear weapons strike fear into your heart?

No, I say let them have one. If they want to start shit with it later, then they'll get the ass whooping they deserve.

Do you think making us safe from terrorists is worth starting wars for?

It whole-heartedly depends, but then again this is seems more like a "Do you think Iraq and Afghanistan were good choices?".

...even if the wars make us no safer?

Null

...even if hundreds of thousands more die as a result?

I'm a genocidal ass hole, why not.

...even if we become no better than terrorists ourselves?

Pfft, I don't recall beheading an innocent man working in my country to help make my life more convenient..

Are you worried that terrorism might one day kill your family or loved ones?

No, unless I enlist, but then it isn't really terrorism that kills me.. amirite?

Do you think they're getting somehow into the country as we speak, perhaps across the US-Mexican border disguised as illegal immigrants?

Sort of a stupid question, but then again it's an actual debate higher up. Honestly, everything's a possibility but is it really something that needs to drive a fence up? No, but we've got enough valid reasons as it is to put one up.

Do you think terrorist agencies are infiltrating the country and/or government and/or political process?

Or, better yet asked, "Are you a paranoid git? Push 1 for Yes; Push 2 for No; Push 3 if you're high"

My answer, then, would be 2, and on weekends a 3.

Do you think terrorism is the most important campaign issue?

No.

...are you afraid that if your preferred candidate doesn't get elected, the terrorists will enjoy it and perhaps celebrate with a terrorist attack?

"Hey, Akhmed.. I have a glorious idea! Let us bomb those Americans if they fail to elect the black one!"

"GLORIOUS INDEED! ALL GLORY TO THE HYPNOTOAD!"

Sorry, I don't really see it happening.

What's your favorite color?

Pidgeon poop White, anybody?

Did 9/11 shock you?

Sure it did, I was 11. So did the funny looking objects falling out of the windows.

If it had happened today, ignoring all circumstances in existence caused by it on the actual date? No, I wouldn't care at all. Honestly, I'd just laugh about it, proceed to say "Sucks for those people", and go on with my day as the leaders of the world scour about trying to figure out what the fuck just happened to the economy.

Do you think you're safer now then you were on 9/11?

The question is - Were we ever safe to begin with? No body's safe, it's all just a matter of time until something like this happens again.

Fin.

I'd have to say "No" to all of those questions, even the color one... Since its classified. ;)

I'm more worried about my country's economy and the government taking too much power, rather than a bunch of terrorists blowing something up. Then again I don't live near any national landmarks or good targets anyways. When 9/11 happened, I actually was taking a nap throughout the entire day, so I just groggily accepted it, even when someone told me New York city was 'attacked' and I thought it was some sort of war. Though yeah, I'm still pretty apathetic to the whole thing.

Besides, the War on Terror took a huge backseat now that we went to war with Iraq, one of the least threatening nations to us in the Middle East. I don't ever remember seeing an Iraqi Terrorist attacking the US or an embassy. ;)

Pretty simple topic. Do they make you afraid? Explain yourself.

1] Do you look twice, furtively of course, at anyone who looks Middle Eastern?

2] Do Iran's potential nuclear weapons strike fear into your heart?

3] Do you think making us safe from terrorists is worth starting wars for?
...even if the wars make us no safer?
...even if hundreds of thousands more die as a result?
...even if we become no better than terrorists ourselves?

4] Are you worried that terrorism might one day kill your family or loved ones?

5] Do you think they're getting somehow into the country as we speak, perhaps across the US-Mexican border disguised as illegal immigrants?

6] Do you think terrorist agencies are infiltrating the country and/or government and/or political process?

7] Did 9/11 shock you?

8] Do you think you're safer now then you were on 9/11?

My Answers:

1] No, Middle Easterns arent the problem, americans only made them a problem to cause a war, its 'other' races that are problems

2] Go Iran, make nukes and bomb USA

3] America is the biggest Terrorist in te world, starting wars on any nation that wont convert to Democracy when USA tells them to, warhas never made us safer, it only breeds hatred, which causes revenge attacks on many levels, and USA never gives a damn about being a terrorist - to them, anyone friend or foe is expendable as long as they 'win'

4] Oh, the USA killed many of my comrades back in WW2, and labelled the survivors 'West Germans'

5] Hell, the enemies of a nation can get in legally, it just takes more paperwork

6] The enemies of any nation already have gotten into every position of power

7] Hell no, when i saw the 9/11 on tv reports, i wanted popcorn to watch it with

8] aw hell, a racial enemy already burned down the Reichstag once, I have no doubt one will do it again some day, so i dont feel any safer

I could care less about terrorism.

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: to the above

Kirchensittenbach, woher kommscht?

Kannscht deutsch?

_________________

Kirchensittenbach, where are you from?

Do you speak German?

aw hell, a racial enemy already burned down the Reichstag once, I have no doubt one will do it again some day, so i dont feel any safer

Germans still believe this? :p

The only response to government is this.:headbang: It's too late to work within the system, but it's too early to shoot the bastards.tax resistance (http://www.nwtrcc.org/)
swords into plowshares (http://www.plowsharesactions.org/)

Tbh no, British terrorists have lost there edge.

Well that is the most biased most shittiest OP I've ever seen. If it were trying to create a debate...it wouldn't say "do you think the war on terror is making us safer"...and then insert a biased opinion into it. What bullshit.

Um. They're just questions. The poll isn't biased at all.

Anyway: I'll take your gay leftist bait.

Oh, yeah. That's a sure way to show that I'm baiting anyone, by baiting everyone with pointless homophobia.

The bullshit is yours.

Pretty simple topic. Do they make you afraid? Explain yourself.

Do you sometimes look at high towers, wondering if you'll see a big plane coming for them?
NO
Do you look twice, furtively of course, at anyone who looks Middle Eastern?
Not really.
Do Iran's potential nuclear weapons strike fear into your heart?
LOL, they know if they used them it would be their last breath.
Do you think making us safe from terrorists is worth starting wars for?
Depends.... Iraq, no. Iran, yes.
...even if the wars make us no safer?
If it can be proved to make us safer.
...even if hundreds of thousands more die as a result?
Depends...
...even if we become no better than terrorists ourselves?
Loaded question.
Are you worried that terrorism might one day kill your family or loved ones?
No
Do you think they're getting somehow into the country as we speak, perhaps across the US-Mexican border disguised as illegal immigrants?
Yes, no way to stop it in a free society.
Do you think terrorist agencies are infiltrating the country and/or government and/or political process?
Of course. As we are with them.
Do you think terrorism is the most important campaign issue?
Economy is the first followed by the war.
...are you afraid that if your preferred candidate doesn't get elected, the terrorists will enjoy it and perhaps celebrate with a terrorist attack?
Whomever is President has an obligation to defend the US. I don't think any of the three front runners look weak on terrorism.
What's your favorite color?
Nuclear
Did 9/11 shock you?
Yes, who wouldn't be? Anyone that thinks it was great is an idiot.
Do you think you're safer now then you were on 9/11?
Hard to say. However the world knows now what the US will do if attacked.

Germans still believe this? :p
People believe that the earth is flat. Nuff said.
Tbh no, British terrorists have lost there edge.

And the Irish ones have lost their guns.



No seriously, they don't remember what field they buried them in.

Germans still believe this? :p

I was talking about hitler you freak, lol

everyone knows he organised it, and we hate him for it


Oh, Atlantian, Ja

Ich komme aus Dresden

My Answers:

1] No, Middle Easterns arent the problem, americans only made them a problem to cause a war, its 'other' races that are problems

2] Go Iran, make nukes and bomb USA

3] America is the biggest Terrorist in te world, starting wars on any nation that wont convert to Democracy when USA tells them to, warhas never made us safer, it only breeds hatred, which causes revenge attacks on many levels, and USA never gives a damn about being a terrorist - to them, anyone friend or foe is expendable as long as they 'win'

4] Oh, the USA killed many of my comrades back in WW2, and labelled the survivors 'West Germans'



Still bitter about the Dresden bombing eh?

No. Cuz the likely hood of me personally being a victim of terrorism is almost nill.

I could care less about terrorism.

Note: "I COULDN'T care less about terrorism" means you don't care even one iota. "I COULD care less means you care at least a little bit.

The Grammar Police strike again!

I figure that, since "Waffle" was the option I chose, I should explain that I friggin' love waffles.

As for the SCARY TERRORISTS, I'm really not that concerned.

Still bitter about the Dresden bombing eh?

Hell yes, since my Father is from Dresden

Bombing unoccupied Territories is a very american trait

usa needs to actually take note of the difference between soldiers and civilians for once, not that it will happen

are you scared of walking out of the shower one day, looking in the mirror and finding your willy has fallen off?

I'm too busy/reptilian to be scared of terrorism

usa needs to actually take note of the difference between soldiers and civilians for once, not that it will happen

Indeed. They've intermarried too much with the racial enemies.

Hell yes, since my Father is from Dresden

how old are you then?

Indeed. They've intermarried too much with the racial enemies.

Two questions:

1. Is this sarcasm?
2. What racial enemies?

Pretty simple topic. Do they make you afraid? Explain yourself.

No. It's concerning, but it's not something that really affects my daily life, nor do I even really think about on a daily basis.

Do you sometimes look at high towers, wondering if you'll see a big plane coming for them?

No, never.

Do you look twice, furtively of course, at anyone who looks Middle Eastern?

Not at all.

Do Iran's potential nuclear weapons strike fear into your heart?

No, but the proliferation of nuclear weapons is definitely worrying.

Do you think making us safe from terrorists is worth starting wars for?

No, because I don't beleive starting wars makes us safe from terrorism. In fact, I beleive it's the opposite.

...even if the wars make us no safer?

This one answers itself.

...even if hundreds of thousands more die as a result?

Can anyone seriously answer yes to this one?

...even if we become no better than terrorists ourselves?

This, possibly, is the greatest danger we face.

Are you worried that terrorism might one day kill your family or loved ones?

No, the likelihood is extremely low

Do you think they're getting somehow into the country as we speak, perhaps across the US-Mexican border disguised as illegal immigrants?

No. I am 100% certain that terrorists are not entering Australia via the US-Mexican border, disguised or openly.

Do you think terrorist agencies are infiltrating the country and/or government and/or political process?

They may be infiltrating the country, but again, the likelihood is very low. As for infiltrating the government & political process, definitely not.

Do you think terrorism is the most important campaign issue?

No, I think climate change & its subsequent impact on our lives is.

...are you afraid that if your preferred candidate doesn't get elected, the terrorists will enjoy it and perhaps celebrate with a terrorist attack?

Yes, they'll have a big terrorist party, invite all their terrorist mates, get drunk on cheap terrorist beer, get high on mind bendingly strong terrorist drugs & go on a big terrorism orgy.

What's your favorite colour?

Green.

Did 9/11 shock you?

Yes, I think it shocked most people.

Do you think you're safer now then you were on 9/11?

No. I think some extremely poor decisions were made in its aftermath & now the Middle East is even more unstable & potentially dangerous than it was previously.

Two questions:

1. Is this sarcasm?

Yes.

2. What racial enemies?

I have no idea. Ask Kirchensittenbach.

Do you sometimes look at high towers, wondering if you'll see a big plane coming for them?Yes, but only because I'm an asshole and would laugh.

Do you look twice, furtively of course, at anyone who looks Middle Eastern? Up untill a week ago, yes. But only because some of those middle eastern women at my university are hot!

Do Iran's potential nuclear weapons strike fear into your heart? Nope. Laughter though.

Do you think making us safe from terrorists is worth starting wars for?
...even if the wars make us no safer?
...even if hundreds of thousands more die as a result?
...even if we become no better than terrorists ourselves?
Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. But remember, I'm a heartless bastard with no regard for human life, so really I could consider starting a nuclear war over who get's a bigger slice of pizza worth it.

Are you worried that terrorism might one day kill your family or loved ones? Nope, they have better things to do.

Do you think they're getting somehow into the country as we speak, perhaps across the US-Mexican border disguised as illegal immigrants?
Probably, but I don't care. They're obviously willing to work for what they want, that should set them apart from those lazy dirty Mexicans.*

*Joke here, just joking.

Do you think terrorist agencies are infiltrating the country and/or government and/or political process?
Probably, see above.

Do you think terrorism is the most important campaign issue?
...are you afraid that if your preferred candidate doesn't get elected, the terrorists will enjoy it and perhaps celebrate with a terrorist attack?
No. And no. Terrorists will celebrate the election either way just to scare the people who voted for the other guy.

What's your favorite color?
Red, the colour of blood.

Did 9/11 shock you?
Does laughter count?

Do you think you're safer now then you were on 9/11?
Of course, I'm five years older, and thus stronger and faster and smarter, so I must be safer.

I'm much more worried about the government claiming terrorists are coming to kill me and promptly reducing my freedoms than terrorists actually killing me. The chance of a terrorist attack killing you is like 1 in 50 million.

Do you sometimes look at high towers, wondering if you'll see a big plane coming for them? No
Do you look twice, furtively of course, at anyone who looks Middle Eastern? No
Do Iran's potential nuclear weapons strike fear into your heart? Seeing as they don't exist, no
Do you think making us safe from terrorists is worth starting wars for? Maybe... If it is ACTUALLY MAKING US SAFER...
...even if the wars make us no safer? No
...even if hundreds of thousands more die as a result? No
...even if we become no better than terrorists ourselves? No
Are you worried that terrorism might one day kill your family or loved ones? No

No, I am not afraid of terrorism for the simple fact that I am not afraid to die. Dying as young as I would be disappointing yes, but I have strong enough faith to know that when I die is when I am truly born.

No, I am not afraid of terrorism for the simple fact that I am not afraid to die. Dying as young as I would be disappointing yes, but I have strong enough faith to know that when I die is when I am truly born.

First post and you are already spewing religious propaganda?

First post and you are already spewing religious propaganda?

48th post and you already see yourself fit to give comments like its your forum?

48th post and you already see yourself fit to give comments like its your forum?

Wow, its my forum? What makes you say that?

I simply said that the very first post they made was a powerful religious statement... I don't see how that makes it look like I "own" this forum.

Am I scared of terrorism?

For myself? No. For the nation as a whole? Somewhat, but not too much.

http://www.nationallampoon.com/thezaz/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/waffle.jpg

Delicious waffles. But they could be Terrorist Waffles. We should waterboard them to find out.

Wow, its my forum? What makes you say that?

the fact that all he did was state his view on the matter and yet it comes across as acceptable to brandish his post (which as you mentioned may of been his first) as "religious propaganda" nevermind the fact that you found it necessary to point out his post count like your one is somehow superior

I mean there is "oh those zany Christians" and then there is pointlessly trolling someones first post (and I believe it was trolling seeing as how you didn't really offer up any real argument)

Delicious waffles. But they could be Terrorist Waffles. We should waterboard them to find out.

but thats just waffling on the issue! also I recommend the honey treatment as it is far more humane

I don't believe myself to be superior to any conscious creature, actually that is the main basis of my philosophy.

Maybe it was trolling. I just have a problem with "I don't care if I die, I am going to heaven" like its a fact.

Sorry, supreme 10k poster.

At NSG, we prefer better arguments then "OMtehG, U R TEH STUPIZ".

At NSG, we prefer better arguments the "OMtehG, U R TEH STUPIZ".
OK, OMtehG, U R TEH STUPIZ!!!:mp5::mp5::mp5::mp5::mp5::mp5::mp5:

http://www.nationallampoon.com/thezaz/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/waffle.jpg

Delicious waffles. But they could be Terrorist Waffles. We should waterboard them to find out.

Eggo Waffles are the perferred waffles of Al-Qaeda

i'm scared of wanabe uber faschists using so called terrorism as an excuse to take over and screw everything, and too many people not understanding and supporting it happining.

never mind the so called terrorist, knocking down a building or two, and maybe killing a few thousand in the proccess. look out for those who would throw everyone who dares say a word of honesty, into death camps by the millions.

'terrorism' is crystal nockt. don't let it become an excuse for an american auschwitz.

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Pretty simple topic. Do they make you afraid? Explain yourself.

Do you sometimes look at high towers, wondering if you'll see a big plane coming for them?
Do you look twice, furtively of course, at anyone who looks Middle Eastern?
Do Iran's potential nuclear weapons strike fear into your heart?
Do you think making us safe from terrorists is worth starting wars for?
...even if the wars make us no safer?
...even if hundreds of thousands more die as a result?
...even if we become no better than terrorists ourselves?
Are you worried that terrorism might one day kill your family or loved ones?
Do you think they're getting somehow into the country as we speak, perhaps across the US-Mexican border disguised as illegal immigrants?
Do you think terrorist agencies are infiltrating the country and/or government and/or political process?
Do you think terrorism is the most important campaign issue?
...are you afraid that if your preferred candidate doesn't get elected, the terrorists will enjoy it and perhaps celebrate with a terrorist attack?
What's your favorite color?
Did 9/11 shock you?
Do you think you're safer now then you were on 9/11?

No
Not really, I look twice at everyone
Not fear, but I am a bit concerned
No, because it's counter-productive, the US should torture people and act as an empire
No, it's unlikely
Perhaps, but whatever
Not really
No, I think the environment is the most important campaign issue
No, I doubt they care
Blue
A bit yes
No, deifinitely not.

Pretty simple topic. Do they make you afraid? Explain yourself.

Do you sometimes look at high towers, wondering if you'll see a big plane coming for them?
Do you look twice, furtively of course, at anyone who looks Middle Eastern?
Do Iran's potential nuclear weapons strike fear into your heart?
Do you think making us safe from terrorists is worth starting wars for?
...even if the wars make us no safer?
...even if hundreds of thousands more die as a result?
...even if we become no better than terrorists ourselves?
Are you worried that terrorism might one day kill your family or loved ones?
Do you think they're getting somehow into the country as we speak, perhaps across the US-Mexican border disguised as illegal immigrants?
Do you think terrorist agencies are infiltrating the country and/or government and/or political process?
Do you think terrorism is the most important campaign issue?
...are you afraid that if your preferred candidate doesn't get elected, the terrorists will enjoy it and perhaps celebrate with a terrorist attack?
What's your favorite color?
Did 9/11 shock you?
Do you think you're safer now then you were on 9/11?

No to all of the above except the favourite colour question, to which I answer blue.

I worry more about the abuses of Government power than I do terrorism.

Depends which 'country' you consider Northern Ireland a part of.;)


its easyer to say Europe, that way it doesnt matter to one n.irland says hes brittish and a nother says irish, they can concider them self all united








(against the french)

short answer: no.

i'm scared of what the pretense of "terrorism" is being used as an excuse for.
the quicker an end is put to doing so, the safer i'll feel.

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i think in Brittain the only reason mulsilms would hav to atack us is beause of the BNP. i know a lot of muslims and none of them are dangourus,but then again i live in lincolnshire(east midlands) and we dont have a big problem with racism here as peolpe are tollorent of other culchers.

the big problem with terrorism comes from places where the BNP stand and you have skin heads and UKIP. if you look at the middel east the places with terrorists have differnt clans like sunies and shiars that hate each other and so they are trained to kill each other, but in places where peolpe of differnt tribes live in peace their is no reason to train terrorists.

places where the BNP start terrorising muslims are places where the vunrable and frightend peolpe look for revenge becuse they are treated like terrrorists.
the first step in stopping 'home grown terrorists' is not to chuck out or kill muslims it is to stop the BNP and treat mulsims like Briitsk citizens then they will think of this as their home and Christians as their nabours.

do the same in the middel east, treat them like peolpe, give them what they need to live and help them to live with each other without fighting over race and then the terrorist theat will be over.

to be honest im more scared about the power and influence that the us have, although their influence is slowly faltering


but otherwise im not afraid of he outside world, ive got local and personal fears that effect me more

favorite color is black, and yes i know its not technically a color, so i choose white, since that is technically all the colors, otherwise silver, damn i could write a whole essay about this