Hey y'all, I'm not as smart as you fellas but Cap'n Dan said my ideas are as good as anybody else's. I think these ideas are the best I ever got: Idea # 1 -Stupid is as stupid does. (I hate to be critical but I think my late Momma would say everybody involved in that fracas in your neck of the woods is acting pretty stupid.) Idea # 2- Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are gonna get. (I think if you can look at things the right way you will eventually see that everything in Life is sweet) And when all else fails, Idea #3 Run Forrest Run (My late wife Jennie told me this one. You all can fill in your own names in place of mine. I expect this one will come in handy if you all get back to shootin at one another) I was in Vietnam so I know war ain't much fun, especially when you're confused about what you are fighting for. I ain't sure your reasons to fight make any sense to me at all. Your friend, Forrest, Forrest Gump Bubba’s Bayou, LA

that their homegrown terrorists are at fault

But I would like to pose a question to all these countries's leaders,not only US: -Wasn't the same islamists terrorists ,who have been threatening and attacking Israel , the ones who blown up the World Trade Center? -Wasn't the same ones who blown up ,one year ago,the London's subway? -Wasn't the same terrorists who blown up a train in Mumbai last week? -Wasn't the same terrorist who made a Madrid attentat ,I even don't remember when? -Wasn't the same islamists terrorists who killed 300 hundred children in Beslan a few years ago? I can stay the whole day enumering the attacks the same Islamists are making all over the world! My question:Is not this a world threat,that is dangerously growing in a scaring speed? Aren't Iran and Siria a threat for the whole world?Is it not already proven? I can not understand these countries logic.Do they want to keep this threat or do they want to finish it? It seems not very clear what is their aims. If it is to resolv the terrorism in the world,why don't they take the chance and do it already ,with Israel's help? It is more than proven that "talks" with islamists are the same as to talk to clowds.Why insist?

This is true of most every arab post on this site. The lines 'we will winn one day' or 'we will winn becuase Allah is on our side'. I'm only going to say this once: Arab armies have been losing to Western onces since the reconquest of Spain. If Arab armies stood up and had a battle, I could at least respect them, but instead they cry out that there will be ten thousand shahids on the way to Al-Kuds, when we only get to seven or twenty or a hundred they start crying that Israel is too agressive. Perhaps Arafat's battle cry should have been 'two baby girls for propaganda"

Jolly good comments, Forrest. Or is it Forrest, Forrest? Mark Twain wrote that humor is mankind's best weapon. I concur. It is always wise to either consider a serious issue humorously or a humorous issue seriously. A mind closed by hatred can neither offer nor receive good ideas. A mind opened by humor can both offer and receive good ideas. With closed minds dialogue achieves nothing. With open minds dialogue produces remarkably surprising results. I am glad your good friend Cap'n Dan urged you to write. Mark Twain and H.L. Mencken would agree I think. Your remarks are quite remarkable compared to those written through a mental filter of hatred on either side of this quarrel. If King George had negotiated with good humor in my times and not taken himself so seriously, he would not have lost the American colonies. Sincerely, Anthony Ashley Cooper 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury

You poor soul.. you are either soooooo naive or sooooooooooooooo Stupid. (the second befits better)

Why do you think so? Can you explain to me based on what you are saying me that? I like when people disagree,BUT THEY MUST EXPLAIN WHY!!!!!!! Let me understand your reasons. I am waiting ,please. One reason by one to be explained;I am waiting: let's discuss! Show me your smartness and cleverness!!!Ilove it!!!!

what are u talking about??? if trying to bring back our troops is stupid then yes we are stupid! if fighting for the elementry thing like living peacefully is stupid then yes we are stupid/ and about the box of chocolates give me a break do you want a hizballa bar with nuts??? i didnt think so

u are so right!! unless the world wakes up now it will not have nothing to wake up to

Thanks Riv, and I hope they will wake up!

Gee ,Mr. President ,all of a sudden you show concern because it's syria Iran and Hezbollah ? Why is it that you continue to fund and support the Palestinian terrorist Authority which has been killing,terrorizing Israel from Gaza and Judea and Samaria since US foreign policy fools began shoving Olso,Wye,Tenant,Mitchelle,lZinnie,Sharm El Sheik,Aquaba and now your cursed Road Map from hell down Israel's throat ? You protect the terrorist in Gaza by always crying they are poor victims whom Israel needs to help . You keep Israel from soundly defeating them, you hypocrite. Why don't you butt out and let Israel do what it must do. Cut the chains which bind Israle to your failed foreign policy which rewards the Palestinian terrorists .

Israel's occupation and illegal colonization of the west bank is the root cause of instability in the region.

Bubba, what would your momma say to do if somebody starts chunking missiles at you? Let's see now... if North Korea starts shooting missiles at your home in the bayou, would the U.S. just sit there and take it? What? No? Why would anyone on this planet think Israel would just sit there and take it?

don't waist your time on #1, he appears to be an uninformed lost soul, or lives in a closet. . and is not one dam bit funny. Israel, should fight till your enemies BEG to give up, your cause is just. G-D bless Israel

have you watched Forrest Gump? If not, you should, great movie.

Why Israel was not created some other place. This disease of a country is ripping Middle East into anarchy. Bush should be talking about creating Israel on American soil and dismantling the current one.

You present good facts but left out a few, the horrible mutilation of two US soldiers in Iraq, the French stuff, the horrible murders of Iraq citizens just going about their lives, but you are right, we could go on the entire day. I hope you see that others agree with you-unfortunately there is a big time difference for us and sometimes there is difficulty finding the talkbacks the next day. I don't know who or where cartago is but the question is who sounds stupid and I think the question is answered, I notice this person did not respond to you even tho cartago had to be on line at the same time as you. Love the way you handled it in a non offensive way. Some of these posts are becoming hateful and appalling. I am becoming turned off by the name calling, obscenities, plain old stupid stuff and just blatant hate. People would be more credible if they had the courage to list where they are from. At least you could understand why they have some of their hateful views.

Kill em all and let Allah sort them out.

Tony Blair in the House of Commons today accused Iran of direct involvement in supplying roadside bombs to Iraqi Terrorists that have killled dozens of British troops in Iraq - the word over here is its quite a significant development and could well lead to British raids over the border into Iran by elements of the Parachute Regiment and Special Air Service, lets hope so, its about time.

We all want a cessation of violence. We all want the protection of civilians. We have to make certain that anything that we do is going to be of lasting value," Rice said. "We lament the death of innocents, whether they be in Israel or in Lebanon or in Gaza or anywhere else." What a heap of hipocracy.. . So far US govt has nothing concrete to show to world how to back these words with action and proper policies. By supporting the terrorism It is fast becoming a world pariah. Just see how it is increasingly insulating itself until one day it will respected only for its military capability. Off course USA can go on acting like a bully/cowboy as it has proven itself in its Iraq venture and policy. Israel plain disregard of human life and rights is among the worst in the world, daylight state terrorism yet it is again & again being openly supported by this self righteous democracy peace preaching hyphocrites.

Hey Paul, I am sad to see you fill (feel) that way . Even though I won the Congressional Medal of Honor for Bravery in Vietnam, I wouldn't wish war on anybody. I hope and pray things turn out well for both sides in this quarrel. I'm not so sure I can say we're friends but I wish you well anyway, Forrest PS I may be fictional but the story of my simple-minded life addresses the truth about the nobility and strength of a compassionate heart. The world can be transformed by imitating great art.

#14 and #18 You would think from reading your comments that the Middle East was a center of peace, security and prosperity before them nudnick jews came and ruined it all. FYI this has never been a stable region even before 1967. #18 you seem to be in favor of an antisemitic transfer policy but then again you are "sothern". #6 I always enjoy your comments!!!

Where do you get your education? US, Britain, Oz? Sponsored by your Govt.? What a load of shit you are writing. Your Govt treatment of the minority races are no better. So, I suggest you keep your big mouth shut

You are correct in your analysis. GAZA was GIFTED to GLOBAL JIHADISTS In EXCHANGE FOR WAR It is military insanity to give land in exchange for war. When IslamoFascist religious supremacists says "peace", they are referring to the destruction of non-Muslim rule and the triumph of, and the rule of military Islam. This is not an Arab-Israeli conflict - it is global jihad. Immorally, highly pressured by world leaders, Israeli leaders plan to give the military strategic high ground of Judea and Samaria and parts of Jerusalem to global jihadists - land in exchange for war! The installation of global Islamic Terror State Two in Israel. Israel's Jews and the world's non-Muslims are betrayed - THERE IS NO WAR ON TERROR!