US bombing of Hiroshima Nagasaki was it a act of terrorism?

Lol, at least you can admit that Obama is just bush in black form. Both parties are so much alike it is hilarious to really compare the two. All the presidents were paid for years ago. Hopefully Ron Paul bought himself a ticket in 2012...

And why would there be seething news coverage in the states about Obama? As with the campaign, and primaries, they ignored EVERYTHING about him lol, except to give skewed results. Remember, the election wasn't much of a differance in the popular vote, so not as many people support him as the jackasses, I mean democratic party (gotta throw a jab in for their freaking logo lol) want everyone to think. All the promises....aren't being kept, except a promise for an overwhelmingly large government, which...the republicans will keep on track in 8 years when it's their turn to have everything...see a pattern emerging?

And, for the record, when I was stationed in Germany I traveled all around Europe. I've been to France, England, Ireland, Austria, Switzerland, Greece, Italy, Czech Republic, Poland, Spain, Portugal, and many other places, not including when I was stationed in Korea and traveled to Australia, Hong Kong, China, and a couple other countries. But, while traveling I was not held in contempt, but, I had a very enjoyable experiance and met many people from those countries. I didn't run into any people that hated me simply because I was American, or even because I was in the military. Most of them hated Bush, but not America.

And Obamaslover, smearing America should not be used in a campaign attempt, no matter how bad you want it. Its a load of crap, people need to start having some respect for the things this country was founded on!!! lol.

 

What a load of crap. Politics 101. When running against the incumbent, things need to be painted in the most horrible of lights. When you are the incumbent, things need to be painted in the most rosy of colors. You are just jealous we have the media in our pocket. The only downside was, when you paint US foreign affairs in a negative light, you end up telling people you are a bad country that likes to kill, imprison, and torture innocent people, and that your war efforts are lost, mid effort. Oh well, C'est la vie. We won. It actually aides foreign support for the victorious administration while they wait for all the things we said the previous administration was doing wrong to be reversed.

 

The attack on Pearl harbour was not unprovoked.

At that time, the US was the world's Saudi Arabia. It supplied the world with most of the oil.

After the war began, the US government put sanctions on Japan and its companies. All the oil, food, technology that the two countries traded came to a halt. Now, Japan can't grow food either. There ain't enough farm land.

So, the Japs were pissed off, and they vented their frustration by attacking Pearl Harbour.

Roosevelt know at that time that an attack on Pearl Harbour was imminent. He continued to provoke the Japs because he was looking for an excuse to enter the war.

 

Oh Really? Is that what happened? Really?

 

And where did you get that from?

Apparently that Japanese Admiral was right when he said "I fear all we did was awaken a sleeping dragon."

 

This might be offtopic, but how do you americans (Bush-lovers) justify invading Iraq (on a lie)?

 

Intent? End War.
Inform Enemy. Enemy Ignores.
Drop Bomb. Enemy Ignores.
Warn Again. Enemy Ignores.
Drop Bigger Bomb. Enemy Surrenders.

Result? 1/2 Million American Lives Spared. War Ends. Japan No Longer Enemy.

It really don't get much simpler than that folks.

 

Which is the crucial difference. Unlike the 911 attacks, the bombings ended a war, not started a war.

And terrorism? Not really. The attack wasn't designed to create terror, it just killed everyone and ended the war.

So have I, and while no one hates you (excluding war-torn countries) I wouldn't say you are well received. Most of Europe (especially Britain) treat you as a laughing stock. In China, everyone wants to move to America, but they still hold a negative stereotype to the people. Here in Australia, your stereotypical unintelligence and obesity has made you the most made fun of people here, eclipsing New Zealanders and Tasmanians.

 

Iraq should have been properly invaded in 1991. Too bad Bush Sr., guided by Colin Powell was such a limp dick. 150,000 US troops and a worldwide coalition that was ready to properly bomb Iraq into the stone age and help pay for the occupation and reconstruction. Talk about the mother of all blown opportunities. Had Bush Sr. done his job, we would have several state of the art military bases setup right on Iran's border which unquestionably would have a quieting effect on those loudmouths.

If some people that need to be brought up on charges for the post 9-11 invasion of Iraq, its Colin Powell and George H.W. Bush.

 

The condition of his dick had nothing to do with it. Like Powell said when questioned about it some years later, he like Bush indicated they "had no plan" for that. I suppose one could even argue that had McCarther been allowed to finish the job we'd have no short funny looking ding bat with a girls name, aka Kim.

Had they invaded then, the consequences would have been grave and the outcry, much worse than it ever was today.

As to the post 911 continued war on terror, Bush will likely go down in history as one of the greatest presidents of the 20th Century as a result. Assuming Dumbama does not continue to fuck things up.

 

No, how can an american be a terrorist when dealing with other nation??

It was just a test if you wanna call it, to show their muscles, especially to USSR. And by the way, they chose the right time and succeeded. Can it be done again now with NK? What do you think?

 

The Hiroshima bombing was bad, So was 911. And killing innocent people is not a solution to anything irrespective of who does it or for what reason.

 

Unfortunately the bombing of Hiroshima was done to lessen the number of lives lost in furthering a war that, ironically was started by those that were bombed.

The fact that people are still trying to compare the two like apples to apples boggles the mind.

 

The poll speaks for it self, almost 50% people think that it was a act of terrorism and dp has representation from all over the world with all religions and backgrounds.

 

The US bombing of Japan was unnecessary, and wrong.
Yet an act of a sovereign country against an enemy sovereign country in times of war is not "terrorism". It is not described by any definition of "Terrorism" (see i.e. wikipedia).

You might not like it new, but the definition of "terrorism" is not: "whatever new from DP calls terrorism is terrorism", as I have the feeling you strongly think from reading some of your previous posts.

 

How so?

 

Don't be a hater..All these countries are just angry & jealous of what US of A have and capable of. Why would brits treat Americans as a laughing stock if everywhere we(USA) goes they follow..That make them stupid.

 

Ahh so its ok for islamic fundamentalists to commit acts of terror, since they are your buddies, but, the US does something and it is . Forgot how much of a terrorist supporter you are.

And still, its more than 50% saying it isn't, you are wrong, flat out. Get over it. You should be used to it, since you are quite regularly. And lets not forget how wrong most of America was (a little over 50%) just last November.

 

this thread is about an act committed in 2nd WW by the US, it is not about Islam or Muslims