The Political Discussion Thread

[aretood2]

Stuff happens. Even the best and the fanciest flying things fall. Can't blame the CIA for this really.

That thing the Iranians are showing is probably a mock-up though. Looks too clean and neat for something with a history of crash landing. The real thing is probably already disassembled into pieces and shipped to China.

I am rather interested in China's growth in international politics. It really seems intent on developing into a new Super Power.

[Col.Foley]

I am rather interested in China's growth in international politics. It really seems intent on developing into a new Super Power.

God help us.

[jelgate]

God help us.

Nah. I think I'll stay out of this

[lordofseas]

I am rather interested in China's growth in international politics. It really seems intent on developing into a new Super Power.

China will collapse, though, unless it radically changes again. The population divides in so many forms of life are too far apart for sustainable growth. The lauded education system there even is not that great. China claims an excellent education system, though that only applies to the coast-line provinces. The further inland you get, the more peasants you find and the higher illiteracy rates.

[Womble]

I am rather interested in China's growth in international politics. It really seems intent on developing into a new Super Power.

Then this might interest you. It's a good, statistics-heavy analysis showing the many ways in which China could- not necessarily but very likely- decline before it rises.

[Ben 'Teal'c would WIN!!' Noble]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/20...tary?fb=optOut

What does everyone think of this?

[Goose]

Ah, the Department of Defense, staying classy!

[Rudy Pena]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/20...tary?fb=optOut

What does everyone think of this?

Last year 3,158 sexual crimes were reported within the US military. Of those cases, only 529 reached a court room, and only 104 convictions were made

I can say that many many of these reports are fake. Women in the military hangs out with a guy, he comes on flirts with her while both drinking. They have sex, a few days later, she wants more than sex, he says he doesnt want to. She then says she was raped, ruining the guys life in the military.

There are many kinds of false reports cause the women regrets it or gets hurt.

While yes it is a problem, the stats are basically wrong. It doesnt take into account the number of false reports of sexual harassment, sexual assault or rape. Now you take these into account. I wouldnt be suprised if it drops by 1/4 or 1/2 even.

[Ben 'Teal'c would WIN!!' Noble]

I can say that many many of these reports are fake. Women in the military hangs out with a guy, he comes on flirts with her while both drinking. They have sex, a few days later, she wants more than sex, he says he doesnt want to. She then says she was raped, ruining the guys life in the military.

There are many kinds of false reports cause the women regrets it or gets hurt.

While yes it is a problem, the stats are basically wrong. It doesnt take into account the number of false reports of sexual harassment, sexual assault or rape. Now you take these into account. I wouldnt be suprised if it drops by 1/4 or 1/2 even.

Do you have the stats on the amount of rape reports that are false?

[Rudy Pena]

Do you have the stats on the amount of rape reports that are false?

Nope, I do not. I read the whole story. No where did I see anything about how many of the crimes are false.

[Col.Foley]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/20...tary?fb=optOut

What does everyone think of this?

Ah come on a soldier in Iraq is more likely to be killed by drowning in a bath tub IN AMERICA then being hurt by enemy fire right now.

[Goose]

I can say that many many of these reports are fake. Women in the military hangs out with a guy, he comes on flirts with her while both drinking. They have sex, a few days later, she wants more than sex, he says he doesnt want to. She then says she was raped, ruining the guys life in the military.

There are many kinds of false reports cause the women regrets it or gets hurt.

While yes it is a problem, the stats are basically wrong. It doesnt take into account the number of false reports of sexual harassment, sexual assault or rape. Now you take these into account. I wouldnt be suprised if it drops by 1/4 or 1/2 even.

I like how your statement is backed up by numbers and links to other articles backing up your claim.

[Rudy Pena]

I like how your statement is backed up by numbers and links to other articles backing up your claim.

You're welcome.

[shipper hannah]

I can say that many many of these reports are fake. Women in the military hangs out with a guy, he comes on flirts with her while both drinking. They have sex, a few days later, she wants more than sex, he says he doesnt want to. She then says she was raped, ruining the guys life in the military.

There are many kinds of false reports cause the women regrets it or gets hurt.

While yes it is a problem, the stats are basically wrong. It doesnt take into account the number of false reports of sexual harassment, sexual assault or rape. Now you take these into account. I wouldnt be suprised if it drops by 1/4 or 1/2 even.

Where is your evidence for any of this?

[Rudy Pena]

The evidence I have is the fact that when I was active duty army, I knew of a women who did this. The fact that we were always warned this was a possibility with the example I gave. I was even almost caught up in something like that back in late 2008, you guys may not believe me. But answer me this, How many women have done this in the civilian life? I read a news thread on yahoo yesterday saying how a woman claiming to be raped by someone, in order to get her husband to agree to move from the high crime area.

How many women here have done something to get a guy in trouble at 1 point in your life? Or even thought of doing something to get a guy in trouble?

Im sure if you guys wanted to look up what Im saying, you guys can.

Where is your evidence for any of this?