It looks like there is hope for Europe

[fintstone]

It appears there may be hope for Europe after all. At least one nation has found it has nads.

Danish troops to stay in Iraq
By David R. Sands
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
Published May 5, 2006

COPENHAGEN -- Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen said yesterday that the furor over cartoons of the prophet Muhammad had "strengthened our resolve for the long haul" and that Danish troops would remain in Iraq.
In an interview with The Washington Times in his Copenhagen office, Mr. Rasmussen brushed off a Danish television report of plans to cut Denmark's 530-man deployment in Iraq by nearly one-fifth in July.
"It is clearly our intention to stay in Iraq as long as we are requested by the Iraqi government, as long as our presence is based on a U.N. mandate, and as long as we believe we can make a positive difference on the ground," the center-right Danish leader said.
Mr. Rasmussen and his conservative coalition, which includes the Danish People's Party, faced heavy criticism for their initial response to global Muslim riots in February, which were prompted by the publication four months earlier of editorial cartoons of the prophet Muhammad.
But the most recent polls show that conservative parties have benefited from the controversy.
"This cartoon affair will not change our basic policies. On the contrary, it has only strengthened our resolve to assist countries that are in the midst of very difficult social transformations," Mr. Rasmussen said yesterday.
Mr. Rasmussen, who is facing calls from the country's center-left opposition to withdraw from Iraq entirely, did not exclude "technical adjustments" to Denmark's troop levels when the government seeks a new mandate for the current deployment expiring July 1.
He noted that the U.S. and British military are also adjusting their military strength in Iraq as the political situation evolves.
"But I want to make it clear that it is my intention and this government's intention to stay in Iraq and finish the job," he said.
The parliamentary vote on a new mandate for Denmark's Iraq mission will be the first since a wave of violence across the Muslim world targeted Danish embassies and businesses.
The Danish leader is expected to discuss the Iraq mission and Denmark's military missions in Afghanistan and Kosovo when he visits President Bush in Washington early next month.
Mr. Bush has invited Mr. Rasmussen and his wife to stay at the presidential retreat at Camp David.
U.S. Ambassador to Denmark James P. Cain said the Camp David invitation wasn't explicitly tied to Denmark's cartoon troubles, but reflected a broader convergence of U.S.-Danish relations and gratitude in Washington for the large contributions the small nation was making militarily and financially in the global war on terror.
The Danish government, he said, had resisted any temptation to use the cartoon difficulties as an excuse to pull away from its U.S. ties or its global commitments.
"I think if some of our other allies -- France, Germany and Italy for example -- could do on a pro rata basis what the Danes have done, let's just say the world might be a safer place than it is now," Mr. Cain said.
Peter Viggo Jakobsen, a senior researcher at the Copenhagen-based Danish Institute for International Studies, said the remarkable thing about the cartoon incident was how little impact it has had on Danish foreign policy, despite images of burning Danish flags and violent anti-Denmark riots in Muslim capitals around the globe.
"There was a high consensus before the cartoons to be active and carry a high profile in the world, and there is still a high consensus on that point," Mr. Jakobsen said.

[fastpat]

Originally posted by fintstone
It appears there may be hope for Europe after all. At least one nation has found it has nads.

Danish troops to stay in Iraq

On the contrary, the Danish government made that decision in opposition to the overwhelming majority of Danes; just like the situation in America.

And, a real man knows that the Iraq War is all about cowardice and bullying a thrid world country; in fact you yourself are an overt coward for both participating and advocating such.

All bullies are cowards.

[fintstone]

Originally posted by fastpat
On the contrary, the Danish government made that decision in opposition to the overwhelming majority of Danes; just like the situation in America.

And, a real man knows that the Iraq War is all about cowardice and bullying a thrid world country; in fact you yourself are an overt coward for both participating and advocating such.

All bullies are cowards.

What would you know about "real men?" Is that what you have your wife call you at your "hideout" in the backwoods? Is that why you wear the silly costumes made up of pieces of uniforms that real men wear to defend their country in? You turn my stomach.

[Joeaksa]

Jeez I wish that slopat's medications would kick in... he really needs them. Hell, he has needed them for years but guess its just coming out in the open in the last months.

[fastpat]

Originally posted by fintstone
What would you know about "real men?"

Obviously, since I am one, a whole lot more than you.

Is that what you have your wife call you at your "hideout" in the backwoods?

If you only knew how silly that remark really is. Here, let me help you with that.

Is that why you wear the silly costumes made up of pieces of uniforms that real men wear to defend their country in? You turn my stomach.

Are you really so stupid as to think that only real men don a military uniform?

Yes, I think it's quite likely that you are.

[Jim Richards]

Real men hide behind menus while their on leave from hunting Obl.

[fastpat]

Originally posted by Jim Richards
Real men hide behind menus while their on leave from hunting Obl.

Take a good look at those pics of fintstone, they reveal quite a lot with the face being visible. His body habitus for example.

[fintstone]

Originally posted by fastpat
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Is that what you have your wife call you at your "hideout" in the backwoods?
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If you only knew how silly that remark really is. Here, let me help you with that.

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So...help me with it. I can't see anything silly about the remark. Does the truth hurt?

[fintstone]

Originally posted by Jim Richards
Real men hide behind menus while their on leave from hunting Obl.

If a man were really searching for OBL.....he certainly would not want his photo posted all over the internet....and only a real ass would bring attention to it.
Most people with sensitive positions, whether they are civilian or government...do not post their photos on the interent...much less if their name is posted there or their employer...typically that is a realm reserved for nutbags.
Has Pat been giving you the reach-around Jim? Does he wear that costume just for you?

[fintstone]

Originally posted by fastpat

Are you really so stupid as to think that only real men don a military uniform?

Yes, I think it's quite likely that you are.

You are the first that is not in the military... other than children and mental patients, that I am familiar with.

[fastpat]

Originally posted by fintstone

You are the first that is not in the military... other than children and mental patients, that I am familiar with.

[Jim Richards]

fint, stop playing around here on Pelican OT and go get Obl. Or is that your Walter Mitty fantasy job?

BTW, your name is on the Internet. Right here on Pelican. You even put it here. Imagine that. Some secret agent man.

[fintstone]

Originally posted by Jim Richards
fint, stop playing around here on Pelican OT and go get Obl. Or is that your Walter Mitty fantasy job?

BTW, your name is on the Internet. Right here on Pelican. You even put it here. Imagine that. Some secret agent man.

Why would you think that I am going anywhere to get Obl? Is there somewhere that I posted that? Of course not. I left active duty (retired) several years ago and am now in the reserve and only on active duty a couple of times a year...for special tasks. Trust me, if I were actively doing that kind of work....I would not advertise it here. I am pretty versatile...my most recent duty was as a flight test engineer (flight suit...not desert gear...although I have those too)....working on the testing of a new system.

Me being a "secret agent man" is your fantasy, not mine.

Yes, I have posted my name...but not my photo. I did that before I realized that people who post here would use it to attack and threaten me and mine. I do business with lots of Pelicans and they all know my name. Many have even been to my home. One is working on my Porsche as we speak. It is first-rate and we will probably post the end results in the tech area. They realize that, like most adults, I do not want my name and photo repeated over and over (Heck, that would put me in the category as Rodeo and Pat). Especially since the liberals on this BBS tend to misrepresent one's opinion/words. If I wanted publicity, I would choose another forum. People I work for do not take additional publicity kindly. I am here for recreation, not to increase my reputation or business.

IMHO losers here who cannot defeat me on the field of ideas....are just trying to get rid of me by sabotaging my employment. Pretty sad.... What is your goal here Jim?

[Jim Richards]

To get you to stop being an ******* to so many people that aren't raving right-wing nut jobs like you appear here. Is that too much to ask?

[fintstone]

Originally posted by Jim Richards
To get you to stop being an ******* to so many people that aren't raving right-wing nut jobs like you appear here. Is that too much to ask?

Yes. If they cannot debate ideas, they should not post them or attack those of others. It would seem that there is a big difference between people trying to damage another professionally here and simply commenting on another's posts.

It is too bad that your ideas will not stand alone without some sort of blackmail to keep other's ideas silent.

[fintstone]

Originally posted by fastpat
Take a good look at those pics of fintstone, they reveal quite a lot with the face being visible. His body habitus for example.

What is the matter Pat...living that "Deliverance" life getting you down? I'm not surprised that looking at pictures of me gives you such a thrill.....but frankly, it concerns me that you are so infatuated since I am not interested...as I am happily married...to a woman. Did your other buddies with the "purty lips" tire of the corn cob?

[fastpat]

Originally posted by fintstone
What is the matter Pat...living that "Deliverance" life getting you down? I'm not surprised that looking at pictures of me gives you such a thrill.....but frankly, it concerns me that you are so infatuated since I am not interested...as I am happily married...to a woman. Did your other buddies with the "purty lips" tire of the corn cob?

Yeah, you're undefeated in the "arena of ideas" alright, and your writing above is ample proof of that.

The only thing more astonishing than that you think you have debatable ideas, and we're still waiting on one of those, is that you think anyone out here would take the time from their lives to research you and then take additional time to find your employer and harass you through them.

Or, are you trying to admit things that you have done, and are afraid that others may return?

Don't worry, I wouldn't waste a single moment pursuing you via the internet, and I don't save quotes and photos of anyone; like you and mul-berry do.

Talk about obsessive behavior.

Oh, yes, body habitus is a medical term; not one of endearment. Thought you'd like to know so your skivvies won't bunch up more.

[fintstone]

Originally posted by fastpat
Yeah, you're undefeated in the "arena of ideas" alright, and your writing above is ample proof of that.

The only thing more astonishing than that you think you have debatable ideas, and we're still waiting on one of those, is that you think anyone out here would take the time from their lives to research you and then take additional time to find your employer and harass you through them.

Or, are you trying to admit things that you have done, and are afraid that others may return?

Don't worry, I wouldn't waste a single moment pursuing you via the internet, and I don't save quotes and photos of anyone; like you and mul-berry do.

Talk about obsessive behavior.

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As always....don't throw stones when you live in a glass house. You went personal and started calling names in you first post in this thread. Don't expect any better treatment until you learn to debate the idea and not the poster.

By the way...as long as you post pictures of yourself to further your argument...expect them to be critiqued. I do not.

Originally posted by fastpat

Oh, yes, body habitus is a medical term; not one of endearment. Thought you'd like to know so your skivvies won't bunch up more.

I know what it means...Here is your definition (your link)...not mine:
"Body habitus: The physique or body build. "
Maybe you can explain your admitted high level of interest in another man's physique.