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The Political Science Test
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| http://www.time.com/time/magazine/a...1156577,00.html
Bush said science would guide his decisions, but those in the lab see ideology
intruding on their work
By MARK THOMPSON, KAREN TUMULTY
The 3 1/2-hr. conference call brought together nearly two dozen of the nation's
best minds on the subject of air quality--and many of them were steamed. As the
scientists of the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Scientific
Advisory Committee, they are rarely overruled on their recommendations about how
the government should react to the latest and best research on the dangers of
dirty air. Seven months ago, they warned the EPA in a letter that unless it made
at least modest reductions in the amount of airborne soot, thousands of
Americans would die prematurely each year. But last December, EPA Administrator
Stephen Johnson, citing "the best available science," ignored their counsel. On
the phone call last week, an exasperated Dr. James Crapo, professor of medicine
at Denver's National Jewish Medical and Research Center, told his fellow
scientists, "We need to write another letter and this time take a stronger
stand."
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/a...1156577,00.html
Alan
http://www.veloceraptor.free-online.co.uk/enigma.html
http://veloceraptor.blogspot.com/
http://www.bushflash.com/pl_lo.html
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| Imperial_Leader 2006-02-25, 8:44 pm |
| In article <memo.20060206003520.1068X@veloceraptor.free-online.co.uk>,
alan@veloceraptor.free-online.co.uk (Alan) took the time to etch the
following into Usenet History:
> http://www.time.com/time/magazine/a...1156577,00.html
> Bush said science would guide his decisions, but those in the lab see
> ideology
> intruding on their work
Science. Not Junk Science pedaled by left wing extremists.
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| Imperial_Leader 2006-02-25, 8:44 pm |
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In article with msg ID:
<memo.20060206165056.1144H@veloceraptor.free-online.co.uk>, Alan,
alan@veloceraptor.free-online.co.uk took the time to etch the
following into Usenet History:
>In article <Imperial_Leader4bbbnb645ghfghgghgf@lart.com>,
>Imperial_Leader@atillaKhan.com (Imperial_Leader) wrote:
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>Hey, how did your last space-flight go then, Dewdrop? I remember when you used
>to be able to put men on the moon and now even your car industry is on its last
>legs.
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>I used to work for a Japanese company called Alpine Electronics. They openly
>boast that their technology is *five* *years* ahead of America, but of course,
>you ain't going to listen.
>
>*snigger*
Why did they fire you? Too much political nonsense on the job,
fruitcake?
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Damn I need a sig.
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| In article <6Feb20065541@lart.com>, Imperial_Leader@attilaKhan.com
(Imperial_Leader) wrote:
> Why did they fire you?
Talking of fired:
http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/update.html
CLEVELAND VOLCANO (CAVW#1101-24-)
52.8232°N 169.9431°W, Summit Elevation 5676 ft (1730 m)
Current Level of Concern Color Code: RED
Previous Level of Concern Color Code: Not Assigned
An ash cloud was detected in AVHRR satellite data this morning beginning at
7:57AM AKST (1657 UTC). The most recent image at 9:00AM AKST (1800 UTC) showed a
small ash cloud approximately 80 miles (130 kilometers) ESE of Cleveland
Volcano. Initial data suggest a cloud height of about 22,000 ft asl. We see no
indication of continuous ash emission and the ash cloud has detached from the
volcano.
Note: Cleveland volcano does not have a real-time seismic network and therefore
we are unable to monitor seismic changes; AVO has no definitive information
about background activity.
Cleveland volcano forms the western half of Chuginadak Island, a remote and
uninhabited island in the east central Aleutians. It is located about 75 km (45
mi) west of the community of Nikolski, and 1500 km (940 mi) southwest of
Anchorage. Historical eruptions at Cleveland volcano have been characterized by
short-lived explosive bursts of ash, at times accompanied by lava fountaining,
lava flows, and debris flows down the flanks. In February, 2001, Cleveland had 3
explosive events that produced ash clouds as high as 12 km (39,000 ft) above sea
level. That eruption also produced a rubbly lava flow and hot avalanche that
reached the sea.
Looks like America has volcanoes breaking out all over the place.
Alan
"Can't you see we're still here,
Can't you see we're still here,
Singing loud; Singing clear,
We shall not go under,
We're still here."
Nemesis Peace Centre
http://www.veloceraptor.free-online.../protector.html
Abuse of Women and Children
http://theoriginalfirebird.blogspot.com/
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http://lordcerneabbas.blogspot.com/
Absolute Anarchy
http://lordcerneabbastoo.blogspot.com/
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| Imperial_Leader 2006-02-25, 8:45 pm |
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In article with msg ID:
<memo.20060207013229.964B@veloceraptor.free-online.co.uk>, Alan,
alan@veloceraptor.free-online.co.uk took the time to etch the
following into Usenet History:
>If you had checked your *sooper* *sekret* *arkives* properly, you would have
>discovered that I once described myself as slightly politically right of Attila
>the Hun. The secret of successful business is to know when to cut and run, and
>never listen to "experts".
So you don`t stick to your beliefs. You bend with the political
wind. A spineless little shit who won`t fight for what he believes
and worships at the altar of expediency.
Children laugh at you.
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Damn I need a sig.
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| Imperial_Leader 2006-02-25, 8:45 pm |
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In article with msg ID:
<memo.20060209154830.1028B@veloceraptor.free-online.co.uk>, Alan,
alan@veloceraptor.free-online.co.uk took the time to etch the
following into Usenet History:
>In article <9Feb20062252@lart.com>, Imperial_Leader@attilaKhan.com
>(Imperial_Leader) wrote:
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>Hey, like I said, I can make it through what is coming, very well. The question
>is, *office* *boy* can you?
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>*snigger*
I`ll be standing.
Spineless XXXXX.
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Damn I need a sig.
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| In article <9Feb20061510@lart.com>, Imperial_Leader@attilaKhan.com
(Imperial_Leader) wrote:
> Damn I need a sig.
Here is one:
http://www.insurgent49.com/stubbs_pawns.html
Kings and Pawns
A Demographic Comparison Of US Army Enlisted Soldiers and Palestinian Suicide
Bombers by Nova Stubbs, insurgent49.
They are the bottom rungs, used and abused, strategically placed, and for all
intents and purposes mere pawns in the bloodiness of wars. They are the soldiers
of the world, fighting for the “kings” cause. The purposes of war lie far beyond
these socially constructed walls of ideological differences and expose the realm
of hierarchical exploitation.
This ancient condition has continually stunted the progress of social
evolution. By virtue of tradition and culture many have become married to these
ideologies and have ceased to recognize this type of oppression. It is not about
the seething gap in cultures or East versus West. It is about an
institutionalized hierarchy that has plagued humanity throughout time.
Comparing the demographic characteristics of suicide bombers and enlisted
soldiers from the U.S. military is bound to anger many, but it is necessary for
understanding this endemic of hierarchy. Not all U.S. troops believe in warfare
and not all suicide bombers are martyrs. Despite their cultural differences,
these two groups are really quite similar.
Name That Group
1) Most of them range in age from 18-25 and are male
a) U.S. Army enlisted soldiers b) Palestinian suicide bombers c) both
2) 57% have an education beyond high school
a) U.S. Army enlisted soldiers b) Palestinian suicide bombers c) both
3) Less than 15% lived in poverty prior to recruitment
a) U.S. Army enlisted soldiers b) Palestinian suicide bombers c) both
4) A majority was unmarried at the time of recruitment
a) U.S. Army enlisted soldiers b) Palestinian suicide bombers c) both
answers below
Why Join?
U.S. soldiers and suicide bombers join these organizations for various
reasons; however, the most common motivations for both groups are tradition and
patriotism. Many believe that economic circumstances lead these “soldiers of the
world” down these voluntary paths, yet data seems to downplay this assumption.
A study on Palestinian suicide bombers in 2001 notes that 33% of
Palestinians live under the poverty line, whereas only 13% of suicide bombers
live in such conditions. The notion that most U.S. enlisted soldiers are the
poorest of the poor is also a fallacy. Current data shows that only 14.6% of
military recruits came from the poorest quintile, whereas 22% came from the
wealthiest.
“Yeah but my son wouldn’t join a group where he would purposely blow
himself up.”
No probably not. But the fact that a suicide bomber would go to such
measures does indicate a culture, which not unlike America, clings to tradition.
They become “heroes” within the fire and die for a cause, which they generally
believe is far greater than their own lives. In all reality, suicide bombers are
the Western cultural equivalent of those who have sacrificed their lives in a
hunger protest.
The act of suicide bombing in the Middle East has been around since the
11th century; however, it became linked to tradition during the 18th century in
order to ward off colonial powers. This epidemic of tradition plagues not only
suicide bombers, but U.S. soldiers as well. “My grandpa did it, my dad did it,
and I have to do it too.”
Why Hierarchy?
As Americans we grow up with notions of tradition and patriotism deeply
engrained within us. For most, we stood up in school for the Pledge of
Allegiance, as we believed that capitalism, freedom, and democracy were the crux
to our way of life. Leaders have always recognized the importance of social
climate in regard to belief systems. Therefore, “kings” often claim that the
sole purpose of war is to “save” these primary ideologies. Terrorist cell
leaders usually use the traditional ideological base of Islam in order to gain
support and recruit members. Meanwhile, it is the “kings” war, but it is the
people that die.
In addition, the military also experiences a great degree of hierarchical
inequalities within. A U.S marine noted, 40-to-1 enlisted soldiers to officers
walk among the enemy daily in Iraq. Yet, the majority of silver and bronze stars
are awarded to officers at a ratio of 27-to-1. The “hero” in the land of
hierarchy are those who keep their soldiers in line.
Suicide bombers also experience this “bottom rung syndrome.” Leaders of
terrorist organizations view suicide bombers not as heroes, but as tools in
order to accomplish their goals and missions based on their own particular
ideologies. Bombers are trained to believe that their radical actions will lead
them to eternal heroism.
“Are they stupid saps that are easily manipulated?”
They are not stupid. In all actuality 57% of Palestinian suicide bombers
were college educated, whereas only 15% of the entire population had an
equivalent level of education. Furthermore, manipulation is a relative term. For
them, Islam is often the crux to their way of life and they are willing to fight
in order to preserve their belief system.
Both the majority of suicide bombers and enlisted soldiers are young, male,
and capable of conquering. The demographics of a “soldier” are as old as war
itself and the “kings” have always used their advantages of power and prestige
in order to gain greater wealth and to continue their exploitive reign.
Checkmate.
Sources
Atran, Scott. 2003."Genesis of Suicide Terrorism." Science Magazine. 299:
1534-1539.
Kane, Tim. 2005. “Who Bears the Burden? Demographic Characteristics of U.S.
Military Recruits.” Center for Data Analysis Report #05-08. Available at
www.heritage.org
West, Owen. 2004 “Who Really Deserves a Silver Star.” Available at
www.slate.com.
Pop Quiz Answers: 1)c 2)b 3)c 4)c
Alan
"Can't you see we're still here,
Can't you see we're still here,
Singing loud; Singing clear,
We shall not go under,
We're still here."
Nemesis Peace Centre
http://www.veloceraptor.free-online.../protector.html
Abuse of Women and Children
http://theoriginalfirebird.blogspot.com/
Nemesis News
http://lordcerneabbas.blogspot.com/
Absolute Anarchy
http://lordcerneabbastoo.blogspot.com/
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