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Old 12-15-2015, 11:25 AM
 
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I was listening to Josh try to explain why Iran test firing another missile was not newsworthy and I couldn't help but to think of Baghdad Bob in his prime.

In all seriousness being a press secretary for the president has got to be a thankless job, but at times he really is put into positions where there isn't much he can say to put a positive spin on an issue.
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Old 12-15-2015, 11:50 AM
 
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I was listening to Josh try to explain why Iran test firing another missile was not newsworthy and I couldn't help but to think of Baghdad Bob in his prime.
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Old 12-15-2015, 12:30 PM
 
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Yes, 'the world is a more tranquil place".


Bagdad bob couldn't have said it better.


both are products of a government propaganda machine. there is a huge difference having spokemen say interpretive things vs appearing delusional. JE is made to appear delusional quite often.
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Old 12-15-2015, 12:36 PM
 
Location: annandale, va & slidell, la
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Yes, 'the world is a more tranquil place".


Bagdad bob couldn't have said it better.


both are products of a government propaganda machine. there is a huge difference having spokemen say interpretive things vs appearing delusional. JE is made to appear delusional quite often.
You have to give him credit for being able to obfuscate, dodge, and put a positive spin on his boss's stupidity.
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Old 12-15-2015, 12:38 PM
 
Location: Arizona
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What's wrong with Iran test firing a missile? Last I heard, they are a sovereign nation and able to do whatever they want, short of enriching uranium, based on the deal they made with the nations of the UN Security council.
I suppose you think that every time an Iranian farts it's a threat to world peace and the middle east.

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Old 12-15-2015, 12:43 PM
 
Location: The land where cats rule
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You have to give him credit for being able to obfuscate, dodge, and put a positive spin on his boss's stupidity.

No, in fact he doesn't deserve credit for his speech, he deserves condemnation for putting forth demonstrable lies.
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Old 12-15-2015, 12:45 PM
 
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What's wrong with Iran test firing a missile? Last I heard, they are a sovereign nation and able to do whatever they want, short of enriching uranium, based on the deal they made with the nations of the UN Security council.
I suppose you think that every time an Iranian farts it's a threat to world peace and the middle east.

Perhaps because Iran just ignored a treaty that they signed with the UN to not do this type of thing.


But that apparently does not matter to those that support them.
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Old 12-15-2015, 12:45 PM
 
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No, in fact he doesn't deserve credit for his speech, he deserves condemnation for putting forth demonstrable lies.
I state pure obfuscation and misinformation on your part.
Can you please point out where in the treaty they signed they were forbidden to test missiles?
When did they give up the right of military self defense and determination for their sovereign nation?
And it wasn't a treaty. It was an agreement between 5 nations of the UN Security council plus 1.
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Old 12-15-2015, 05:47 PM
 
Location: annandale, va & slidell, la
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What's wrong with Iran test firing a missile? Last I heard, they are a sovereign nation and able to do whatever they want, short of enriching uranium, based on the deal they made with the nations of the UN Security council.
I suppose you think that every time an Iranian farts it's a threat to world peace and the middle east.
I'll accept your premise at face value, even though the treaties were poorly written.
However, the first time Iran uses such a missile against one of our allies, within hours Iran is reduced to a 630,000 square mile hot glass disc.
It will be a spectacle that will bring peace to the region for centuries.
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Old 12-15-2015, 06:05 PM
 
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I'll accept your premise at face value, even though the treaties were poorly written.
However, the first time Iran uses such a missile against one of our allies, within hours Iran is reduced to a 630,000 square mile hot glass disc.
It will be a spectacle that will bring peace to the region for centuries.
Well, it certainly will ignite a SH**Storm of retaliation. I'll agree with you there.
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