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Hyperspacerebel
Well. Horses are beings too.
They would be cooler if we attached flamethrowers to them.
Close enough
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Hyperspacerebel
Ron Paul
Before the House of Representatives, January 21, 2010, Statement in Opposition to H Res 1021, Condolences to Haiti.
I rise in reluctant opposition to this resolution. Certainly I am moved by the horrific destruction in Haiti and would without hesitation express condolences to those who have suffered and continue to suffer. As a medical doctor, I have through my career worked to alleviate the pain and suffering of others.
Unfortunately, however, this resolution does not simply express our condolences, but rather it commits the US government “to begin the reconstruction of Haiti” and affirms that “the recovery and long-term needs of Haiti will require a sustained commitment by the United States….” I do not believe that a resolution expressing our deep regret and sorrow over this tragedy should be used to commit the United States to a “long-term” occupation of Haiti during which time the US government will provide for the reconstruction of that country.
I am concerned over the possibility of an open-ended US military occupation of Haiti and this legislation does nothing to alleviate my concerns. On the contrary, when this resolution refers to the need for a long-term US plan for Haiti, I see a return to the failed attempts by the Clinton and Bush Administrations to establish Haiti as an American protectorate. Already we are seeing many argue that this kind of humanitarian mission is a perfect fit for the US military. I do not agree.
Certainly I would support and encourage the efforts of the American people to help the people of Haiti at this tragic time. I believe that the American people are very generous on their own and fear that a US government commitment to reconstruct Haiti may actually discourage private contributions. Mr. Speaker, already we see private US citizens and corporations raising millions of dollars for relief and reconstruction of Haiti. I do not believe the US government should get in the way of these laudable efforts. I do express my condolences but I unfortunately must urge my colleagues to vote against this resolution committing the United States government to rebuild Haiti.
Post by
Interest
Well. Horses are beings too.
They would be cooler if we attached flamethrowers to them.
Close enough
I would love to have one of those.
Post by
Hyperspacerebel
So true.
Post by
Interest
So true.
Link isn't working....
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340720
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Post by
mudfish
For Kris
The $%^& is this @#$%
And no birthday party is complete without a birthday party clown.
~desu
Post by
Toldry
MUDFISH.
GIVE ME THE LIST
GRRRZ
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Toldry
Somehow I stumbled upon
this site
.
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Toldry
And
this
Post by
Hyperspacerebel
So true.
Link isn't working....
I don't even remember what I was trying to link :P
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cheezedood21
GG BLIZZARD GG
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337507
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Hyperspacerebel
GG BLIZZARD GG
Om nom nom, girl scouts.
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Interest
GG BLIZZARD GG
Knowing them....I'm sure it's true.
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438256
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Toldry
<3
Post by
chase123
Finally the whole song is out
I've been waiting on this for a while. When is the album coming out?
Post by
Hyperspacerebel
<3
Epic footwork at 1:56
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