[SerycegeBunny]

to the victor the spoils of war...

[CalBettaulp]

The US were waiting for that attack on pearl harbor. Some even say, as I seen in a documentory on Discovery, that the US knew they were coming but did nothing just to be seen as the victim to have the population on their side.
Everybody knows that war is good for the economy.

SPec.

[F1grandprix]

Originally posted by Spec
The US were waiting for that attack on pearl harbor. Some even say, as I seen in a documentory on Discovery, that the US knew they were coming but did nothing just to be seen as the victim to have the population on their side.
Everybody knows that war is good for the economy.

SPec. Unbelievable!

[BEyng6hj]

Must be the Dice Man.

Spec.

[Super-Luser]

I see Spec took the "Not Growing Up" option.

[yQvpyNt3]

All in good humour

[rowneigerie]

Originally posted by Ming


Sigh.... discuss the topic... NOT THE POSTERS! It's ok Ming, let him explain himself. I want to know how me giving my opinion is, at the same time, not growing up.

Spec.

[rusculture]

Originally posted by Spec


It's ok Ming, let him explain himself. I want to know how me giving my opinion is, at the same time, not growing up.

Spec. In my humble opinion, any explanation was redundant after this gem:

The US were waiting for that attack on pearl harbor. Some even say, as I seen in a documentory on Discovery, that the US knew they were coming but did nothing just to be seen as the victim to have the population on their side.
Everybody knows that war is good for the economy.

[encumeterz]

One last time guys... discuss the topic! I don't care if you "don't mind"... it's against site rules so...

[usadatronourl]

Originally posted by Saras


In my humble opinion, any explanation was redundant after this gem:

The US were waiting for that attack on pearl harbor. Some even say, as I seen in a documentory on Discovery, that the US knew they were coming but did nothing just to be seen as the victim to have the population on their side.
Everybody knows that war is good for the economy. Sorry for watching the Discovery channel. Maybe it ain't coming out right, but that's what I saw, and it made a lot of sense how they explained it. It may have been a shockumentory but it made sense.

Spec.

[CULTDIAMONDS]

In reality they landed on another planet (rumours say Alpha Centauri) but covered that up so that the USSR did not become suspicious. This was a wise decision, because the world couln't afford an intergalactic space race back then.

[fd8IIys2]

Originally posted by Ming
I've also seen a documentary that the US faked the moon landing...

But what is worse, some people actually believe it I've seen it to, and I thought it made no sense.

Spec.

[hexniks]

Originally posted by DanS
The Japanese should be grateful that the victors didn't turn Japan into a wildlife preserve.

If the Japanese want some more of what we dished out, then let's get it on! You violent patriotic man.

Spec.

[taesrom]

That's what they want you to think

[Siuchingach]

it can be argued Anything can be argued. The only limiter is self respect.

[intifatry]

Originally posted by LordShiva
True enough. That said, it can be argued that the war was pretty much over by the time the bombs were dropped, and that the real reason those several hundred thousand Japanese civilians were killed was to send a message to the USSR. In reality, Japan was indeed finished... However, having already lost, and admitting it and surrendering are two different stories. If they had surrendered before then, we wouldn't have had to drop them. And, they could have surrendered after the first one.

[OgrGlgHu]

Hello there! I see you are discussing Pearl Harbor conspiracy. Perhaps I can be of assistance.

Spec, people who live in glass houses should not gather moss, there is a growing number of posters bumping spammy threads in the name of Christ and the FFZ. 9-11 changed everything, at least you should read the Constitution once in a while. Bebro might quote from Ann Coulter's book "Godless: The Church of Liberalism:"

Ben Affleck: I should've died over there. When I was in that water, I made a deal with God. I told him I was sorry, I told him I knew I'd been a fool for leavin you and tryin to go over there and be a hero, and I promised I'd never ask for anything again, if I could just see you one more time... And ya know what? It was worth it. You kept me alive Evelyn, you brought me home. So I'm gonna stand by my end of the deal, I'm gonna walk away and I won't ask you for anything... but I just want to know why... Just tell me that will you please? Just tell me why. Is there a bigger American hero in this land than Michael Bay? Cram it, liberals.

[Squeernemergo]

Originally posted by LordShiva


Alpha Centauri is a star, not a planet See how you buy their propaganda?

[DoctorDeryOne]

Originally posted by LordShiva


True enough. That said, it can be argued that the war was pretty much over by the time the bombs were dropped, In fact the casualties the US faced in the last battle, at Okinawa, were horrific, where a suicidal defense was put up. It was feared that an invasion of Japan would mean massive casualties, among American troops, Japanese troops, and Japanese civilians.

Among the American troops who would have been killed would likely have been my father, who was trained as a naval artillery spotter for the invasion.

[MasdMnPa]

Obviously the Fire Bombing of Toyko wasn't enough...

Hind sight is a wonderful thing. Who knows if another option might have worked. However, in the end, it did work.