01/10/08 Blood transfusion risk
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has identified that blood obtained from emergency donors in US military facilities (and potentially other coalition facilities) in Iraq and Afghanistan may not have been properly screened.
This means it is possible that some personnel who had a blood transfusion involving non-UK emergency donor panels may have been put at risk of some types of infection.
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LOL,yes you are right. Everyone thinks someone else stinks.
But, I disagree with you about squat pooping or pooping over a hole. Its more natural, cleaner and helps if you are in some little place in Asia wondering why the toilet is just some porcelain oval on the floor.
One more thing, tx left me pooped out.
without any discussion of, or mention of......poop.
Well how is poop political, you may ask ? Well if you need to ask that, then you really don't know poop then do you ? Politics is a poopy business.It is filled with poopy people with poopy ideas who don't know poop about poop. But one thing is for sure. They all poop. Some of them have their poop together better than others. I imagine some have really runny lose poop, others poop diamonds or titanium.
Some think their poop doesn't stink but others disagree. No one really smells their own poop...wait...that's breath. No one ever smells their own breath but some peoples breath does smell like poop but they'd never know it which is kind of strange since their nose is right above their mouth.
I think politicians should be required to talk about their poop. It shows that they are people just like us. Maybe Wolf Blitzer, when he takes a break from his sichyayshun room thing, could just blurt out in one of them debates, 'When was the last time you pooped, sir ?' Who knows, one of 'em might say, 'I need to poop right now...' I'd bet Dennis Kucinich has never pooped in his life. I don't think aliens poop. Or maybe he could ask one of them if they've ever had the poop scared out of them of if they have ever pooped their pants or how often they change their underwear or, like the Donald, they wear new underwear every day, which to me, is the surest sign of success but it's a little highbrow for me. I think if I were rich, I'd probably wear a pair of underwear twice, maybe even three times, before I gave them to good will.
I don't know, maybe I'm alone in pondering these things...I've just always wondered why poop was never on the table or up for discussion among the candidates since it's the only thing we really share in common. I wouldn't mind seeing an interview or two from their bathrooms, maybe while they are in the act of pooping, just to see how they handle stress 'n stuff. You know, see how tidy they are. I just can't see myself voting for someone who doesn't properly clean or is constipated. For example, ask them; do you use a bidet, strictly paper and if so, what kind, or perhaps moist towelettes. Hell for all we know one of 'em keeps a poop rag in the sink, like myself. That guy would get my vote. I think good poop etiquette would go hand in hand, so to speak, with a good foreign policy.Think of the cultural differences. In the ME, they just squat over a hole, which I find barbaric and completely unacceptable. Which reminds me...my peace plan for the ME involves sit down toilets and more air conditioning. I think that would go far to change the mood over there. I know if I was all hot and sweaty and had to squat over a hole to poop I'd want to blow up something myself. Maybe even cut a few heads off. I could run on the cool poop platform. Form a party. Give it a cool name like the pooper party and anyone who didn't join would be...yeah that's right.... a party pooper.
I dunno..these are just things I ponder late at night and early in the morning. Call me crazy.
I agree with you about the news not getting here. I lived in Europe and visit there often. The news is so different, we dont' hear half the stuff reported by European reporters! That must have been a nightmare seeing those heads....geez. And of course we didn't see it. The news is owned by a few people who control what we see.
NY; I love Clinton and would like Hillary to win. Not sure who I am for at this point. Did you watch the speeches yesterday at NH. Hers was read off of notes, really cold. Obama's speech was electric and reminds me of the magic of when JFK spoke and campaigned. Actually if any of the three won, I would be happy!
WWIII & 4....
and now you know why I suggested Big Bird : ))))))))))
lol
burn me once....
what I don't understand is if Regan emptied all the mental institutions why am I still here????????? (jk)
Mike, I agree with you about borders. If there is such a threat what are we doing to control the borders? I still agree with you about the insurgents coming into Iraq, where they hadn't been before. We know there are training camps on the Afgan and Pakistan border. Still don't get why we are not there in the numbers necessary to get them.
Mr. Liver; Wow, Your tone is so much more tame. It is easy to read your POV's and actually I could understand what you mean on some things. I do agree with Mike though, Please don't become Commander in Cheif! LOL
BTW, prior to the US "invasion" of Iraq, when the US newspapers were covering news about "poor" Chechen population completely mistreated by Russians. During this time one English and French reporters were be-headed by Chechens -- even though these reporters were there with the exceptional intend to help Chechen population. I didn't see this news in the US newspapers either -- but I have a copy in German.
Mike,
Very well said!
I have relatives in Eastern Europe --- they woke up one morning only to find 9 (nine!) policemen heads hanging on the trees in the center of the city (population of ~0.5 mil.)!! I didn't see this news on the US news broadcast!!
The US Army should be increased at least to the size of the prior Clinton's reduction. I don't want to have human heads hanging in any American city!!
I tried not to get involved in this subject.
But it occurred to me the most of American public is too nice and too naive even to comprehend the danger is out there!!
I didn't vote for Bush, but I think we should give him credit for keeping away further attacks on the US. All politicians criticizing the US Army (like torture, etc.) doing disservice to the US and all peaceful nations.
Cheers!
id anyone see Hillary emotionally say that she is for this country. That got to me.
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I was very surprised at how impressive she really was. Obama talks a lot of talk of nice words but I don't see him being able to change anything. Hillary's demeanor and speech gave me hope...but then again I am and always have been a supporter of the Clinton's (except they live in just about my hometown backyard and when they go on the highway they screw up the commute big time because you know they close the road exit to exit as they pass by). ;)
If we are really worried about Islamist terrorists coming here, wouldn't securing our borders and ports be of paramount importance? The fact that this administration hasn't done that makes me wonder how concerned they really are. Or, are they just that stupid? I am not impressed with the democrats on that issue either, by the way. None of the democratic candidates even mentions border security.
We just see it differently. I think that a common enemy unites disparate groups and galvanizes them and we are the perfect common enemy. And the enormous capital we're expending could be much better spent in so many other areas such as rebuilding this country's decrepit infrastructure, as one obvious example. I could go on but we both have heard it many times. We just disagree and that's okay with me - as long as you don't become the commander in chief.
Be well, Mike
Opinion based----
When I'm hunting I can't think of a better scenario than my prey coming to my blind and congregating right where I am. Sure makes hunting easier. And as the next class in the madras (egg hatches) and finally graduates send them on over, too.
To think we are creating terrorists I believe is a naive view. The Islamic extremists in the middle east were born, not created in a training camp somewhere. Their children from a very young age are taught that Israel does not have a right to the land, and are zionists that must be wiped off of the earth. The US is the Great Satan, a Collaborator with the Zionists, the root of all evil in the western world with a decadent society,and bent on destroying all Muslims.
If anything goes wrong in any mid-east country who is not an ally for any reason at all, the CIA will always be behind it. This is the way the children are brought up. Even their cartoons talk about jihad and America. The only reason we see more in concentrated numbers is twofold. Access from surrounding Muslim countries apparently is fairly easy, and for most going to America as a terrorist may or may not happen some day. besides, Why wait when they can fight personally against the Great Satan, just by hopping on a camel. How could an Islamo-fascist pass this opportunity by ? Secondly, there is strength in numbers.
All terrorists have a hatred in them for infidels. This hatred was planted long before we got there. And it will continue if we leave. I cannot imagine surrendering to a group of murderous thugs with no respect for life and cruel beyond measure, living just a couple of generations more advanced than stone agers. Can you imagine the boost in recruiting they will get when they show the rest of the Muslim world that it IS possible to kick the Great Satan's ***. It will boost their members worldwide, and greatly embolden them. Yes, I think Bush is right. They will follow us back home. I still can't get over the thought of losing and surrendering. Victory is the best option at this point.
The idea that if we leave them alone, they will leave us alone so far has not worked out in our favor. Think WTC '94 and WTC 9-11, which happened before we occupied Arab land. They have a goal, and it matters not when it is completed. They have all the time in the world to fight this fight to wipe out all infidels, and install a theocratic regime globally. They will never leave us alone until their back has been broken permanently worldwide.
If the economy is only headed for a slowdown or a brief recession, a terrorist attack most certainly would turn it in a deep recession. Remember how long it was before people flew after 9-11 ? A dirty bomb could turn the world's biggest economy on its ear. It would have a very substantial global impact on the world's economic markets and the rersult could be worldwide recession.
I really believe it is better taking the fight to them there rather than fighting them over here. All the sob had to do was produce documents detaling the verifiable destruction of known ,tagged WMD.
I have a difficult time accepting the premise suggested by a couple of pundits that Saddam didn't think we would really do it. After '91 and '98 he HAD to know we would follow through on our word. besides there was no political risk, and only gain from the lightening of sanctions if he produced documents. It was a win-win for Saddam and he passed on it. This further suggested that he still had some.
There is alot at stake here---how this turns out will dictate how our kids and grandkids will live their lives. In constant fear of those who want us dead? Or a safer feeling that comes from security ? Our economy, core beliefs and American values, all hang in the balance against the threat of global extremist jihadists. And they have all the time in the world. They are not going away on their own.
Ya mean the kind in the can? Do you think Forsee or LL would eat that stuff? lol
I have reported this thread as spam....LOL !!!
In New Hamshire; Hillary and McCain won the primaries. Given the issues that americans are closest to...Which candidate do you thiink will get us out of this war and bring diplomacy? Which candidate will help our economy and why?
I know what you mean about it being too much, but for me liking politics and discussions (not f'ing contests) it at least makes my brain think about things other than my illnesses. It is good for the brain to think about things and weigh in on different subjects. God knows we have gone through the gamet here. I think it is healthy, as long as we don't take things too personally about the politics.
Back to the orginal question; Who do you think is the best candidate to help our cause." At this point I really don't know. did anyone see Hillary emotionally say that she is for this country. That got to me. So does Obama and Edwards speeches about healhcare. There are so many obstacles in the way of providing good healthcare for all ie; the Iraq war, the economy, the earmarks, the deficits....how do we get back to a place where we can even think about healthcare? At this point, I don't think we can....Perhaps in the election and a candidate that is smart enough to deal with all the problems facing us, especially the war the the deficit we will do it. Who Is that person?????
LOL! Don't do frog legs! Would consider ONCE tho :}
Doing very good compare to many, pretty bad compare to some :} Not too bad, thank you. I've just given in to tx! I've found it hurt's me more emotionally to fight it, feel inadequate, feel like a wimp, can't get things done, etc. than to just give in to it!! (just learning this 16 weeks in, LOL!)
Your right....too many pages for the credits on a book!
And that is NOT 'meat'....put that thing in the back of a car and it'll take a year to mold! If at all! And I haven't even seen the movie 'sicko' yet! Rarely eat meat...if so it's 'organic':}...not a strict veggie person but that ain't meat! :}
BTW..... I am learning a LOT in these threads, so even the hostile debates can be .....ok ??
Hope your doing good :} LL
..... I could hardly believe it! What in the world have I started here? I've created a monster. I never intended for WWIII to begin.
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and I'm purposefully not even piping up (as hard as that is for me!!!!!!!) ;)
I wondered what you would think! lol Hey, we're just having fun, at least some of the time. lol
Yes, great analysis. Goes to the point that if we had not gone into Iraq in the first place those jihadists wouldn't have gone there. Yes, there is are lots of resentment for US involvement in Iraq. If we had just stayed in Afghanistan and gone after the Taliban and al queda we wouldn't have this problem we have now. We had world support whether open or implicit support going into Afghanistan. Even Iran was providing information for us on Al Queda. Why we went into Iraq is beyond me!
OH; yep, good post, I agree.
LL; Yep, except that brown stuff in the middle will leave that juice on the bun! Don't think you would like that!
Beam; Gonna check out the book and that ice cream. Who can leave out ice cream on tx? Now I have higher cholesterol!
People, people, people,,,,,geesh..... I went away for a few days and came back and signed on here and there was over 300+ messages on this thread. I could hardly believe it! What in the world have I started here? I've created a monster. I never intended for WWIII to begin.
Susan
Economics 101 and well said. I have convinced the old timers I work with that a JFK democrat is fairly equivalant to a common day republican. That is not why they changed there vote though, they claim they can not support socialism, which is what the democratic party has become.
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4c, i lived in california in the 70's/80's and yes I remember well when the "loons" hit the street. but, if that is the worst you can come up with about Reagan..... One of most disturbing things to me is liberal judges who let pedophiles out on the street. And the ACLU that defends these scum free of charge. Why does the left villify O'Rielly? Because he exposes these judges and goes after them.
" The author above in the piece on poverty left out some very obvious facts. When this happens credibility for that person is diminished in my mind and I find it harder to believe anything else they have to say."
Yes indeed. It is hard to trust people who leave out pertinent information. The reason why I don't beleive ANYTHING said by the Bush administration.
mike-thanks for the analysis...commonsense has become an apparently endangered species round washington..we have performed so incredibly bad on foreign policy fronts and at such incredible cost...ciu bono-who benefits from this calamity? dare i suggest a glance at naomi kleins latest book on the CHAOS ?
lady laura.....thats meat in the middle-isn't it?how's about some froglegs?.......a book with 15 title pages justa cite authors...how ya doing ??