Obama Cuts Funding to Democracy Protesters In Iran.

[jillio]

Just because that person is an Afghani doesn't mean he/she is well-informed about it. I mean for heaven's sake.... our fellow Americans don't even know who our VP (Dick Cheney) was. Quite a handful of them even though we were at war with France, not Iraq (even my other dentist friend with near 4.0 gpa thought so)

Remember Jay Leno's history/geographic quiz game?

Trust me...this Afghani is extremely well informed.

And it isn't that Americans didn't know...it was that they were trying to forget. With good reason.

 

[Jiro]

where is spock anyway

I just sprayed water at my colleague


no I was just kidding but you get the idea.

 

[Jiro]

Trust me...this Afghani is extremely well informed.

sorry but the government source does not back your statement nor your Afghani friend. It is internationally recognized as Islamic Republic

Please show me authentic source that states Afghanistan's government system.

 

[Daredevel7]

a rather self-centered and cowardly analogy...

And this is where the fundamental difference lies. How much of a self sacrifice should we make to help others? Unlimited? Never?

Often times, people confuse a refusal to help as being selfish. But...how can you help someone when you don't even have the resources to do so? Ya know whats funny though? If we didn't go into war with Iraq, we probably would have spent a lot of money to spend to help out the protesters. Its a shame.

 

[jillio]

sorry but the government source does not back your statement nor your Afghani friend. It is internationally recognized as Islamic Republic

Please show me authentic source that states Afghanistan's government system.

Why? You would just dispute is as ridiculously as you continued to claim that Kuwait was a democracy after being offered much proof to the contrary.

And, quite frankly, I will take the word of my Afghani friend, knowing well her history and experience, over the word of a Korean in New Jersey when it comes to accuracy regarding Afghanistan.

 

[shel90]

And this is where the fundamental difference lies. How much of a self sacrifice should we make to help others? Unlimited? Never?

Often times, people confuse a refusal to help as being selfish. But...how can you help someone when you don't even have the resources to do so? Ya know whats funny though? If we didn't go into war with Iraq, we probably would have spent a lot of money to spend to help out the protesters. Its a shame.

Aha..good point there.

 

[Jiro]

Think of it this way: We see someone drowning far away, you want to go save him, despite the fact you are not a strong swimmer and the conditions are horrible. You jump in anyway because after all you're Jiro. Me? I assess the situation and realize that I don't have much of a chance saving him and throw him a life preserver instead and call for help.

Most likely, the guy died in both situations, but at least I'm still on the boat, and you're underwater along with the victim having a death grip on you.

It's the thought that counts that will inspire the others. MLK died and people carried it out. Gandhi died and people carried it out.

 

[jillio]

It's the thought that counts that will inspire the others. MLK died and people carried it out. Gandhi died and people carried it out.

Are you comparing yourself to MLK and Ghandi? If its the thought that counts, all we need do is THINK about helping Iran. Action doesn't matter.

But seriously...neither one of them preached governmental overthrow.

 

[C.C.Sinned]

Why? You would just dispute is as ridiculously as you continued to claim that Kuwait was a democracy after being offered much proof to the contrary.

And, quite frankly, I will take the word of my Afghani friend, knowing well her history and experience, over the word of a Korean in New Jersey when it comes to accuracy regarding Afghanistan.

NationMaster - Afghan Government statistics

Islamic republic

 

[shel90]

If there is so much corruption in Iran, then why arent we helping fund Mexico to eliminate the corruption there?

 

[Jiro]

Why? You would just dispute is as ridiculously as you continued to claim that Kuwait was a democracy after being offered much proof to the contrary.

I've already provided you substantial source that backs my claim. It has the democratic concepts. Royale's post pretty much summed it up quite well.

And, quite frankly, I will take the word of my Afghani friend, knowing well her history and experience, over the word of a Korean in New Jersey when it comes to accuracy regarding Afghanistan.

my word came from the authentic government source. Like I said - it is internationally recognized as Islamic Republic. Please do show me otherwise and maybe I will contact the U.N. or whoever to change the name of Afghanistan's government type

 

[Jiro]

If there is so much corruption in Iran, then why arent we helping fund Mexico to eliminate the corruption there?

we already are. We poured in millions and millions of dollars. We provided trainings and resources to combat against drug lords and deep corruptions.

 

[shel90]

we already are. We poured in millions and millions of dollars. We provided trainings and resources to combat against drug lords and deep corruptions.

And did it work?

 

[Jiro]

Are you comparing yourself to MLK and Ghandi?

not at all. I'm a coward

If its the thought that counts, all we need do is THINK about helping Iran. Action doesn't matter.

But seriously...neither one of them preached governmental overthrow.

neither did we. Please show me where we preached about overthrowing Iranian government.

 

[C.C.Sinned]

And this is where the fundamental difference lies. How much of a self sacrifice should we make to help others? Unlimited? Never?

Often times, people confuse a refusal to help as being selfish. But...how can you help someone when you don't even have the resources to do so? Ya know whats funny though? If we didn't go into war with Iraq, we probably would have spent a lot of money to spend to help out the protesters. Its a shame.

I rather do, than sit back...


Obama could add a new tax, he is increasing it on other stuff.


lets raise taxes on vibrator batteries!
fund the protesters on the expense of the lonely

 

[Jiro]

And did it work?

yup but it's work in progress as always. It's better than 20 years ago.

 

[C.C.Sinned]

If there is so much corruption in Iran, then why arent we helping fund Mexico to eliminate the corruption there?

he is letting them come here for benefits

 

[Jiro]

I rather do, than sit back...

Obama could add a new tax, he is increasing it on other stuff.

lets raise taxes on vibrator batteries!
fund the protesters on the expense of the lonely

I don't think DD would be happy about that

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[Bottesini]

Why? You would just dispute is as ridiculously as you continued to claim that Kuwait was a democracy after being offered much proof to the contrary.

And, quite frankly, I will take the word of my Afghani friend, knowing well her history and experience, over the word of a Korean in New Jersey when it comes to accuracy regarding Afghanistan.

That could be a mistake on your part. It absolutely is and Islamic Republic

System of government

The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is divided into 34 provinces. The president is head of state and head of government. Legislative power is vested in the bicameral National Assembly.

The 102-member Meshrano Jirga (House of Elders) is made up of one representative from each of the 34 provincial councils; one representative from each of the 34 local district councils; and 34 members appointed by the president. Two seats each are reserved for representatives of the Kuchi nomads and for disabled representatives. At least 17 seats are reserved for women. The members chosen by the provincial councils and the district councils serve four‑year terms, while the members appointed by the president serve five-year terms.

The 249-seat Wolesi Jirga is directly elected. There are 34 multi-member constituencies with between 2 and 33 members each. Ten seats are reserved for Kuchis, including at least three women, and 65 additional seats are reserved for women, giving a total of least 68 women. The term of the Wolesi Jirga is five years.

The electoral system uses single non-transferable votes. Candidates who receive the most votes in each province win seats. If the number of women elected is below a certain threshold, however, the difference is made up with the female candidates who received the most votes.

The president and two vice presidents are directly elected for a five-year term; if no candidate receives 50% or more of the vote in the first round of voting, a second round is held between the two candidates with the most votes. The president may be elected for two terms only.

On occasion, the government may also convene a Loya Jirga to amend and interpret the constitution, declare war, and adopt decisions on the most critical national issues.
Sources

Afghanistan: History and System of Government (PRB 07-16E)

 

[C.C.Sinned]

I don't think DD would be happy about that

bbbbbbbbbzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz what's shaking?

show some respect for the fox, would ya dude