You’re correct about the current world we live in. I went to war to help our economic trading partners whose economies affected our own. Kuwait’s occupation did not directly affect us and despite the peaceful embargo threats, Saddam continued to assert his claim of rightful conquest. It was also our military stance after the ceasefire that prevented Saddam’s expansion and the embargoes embittered the Iraqis against us when we finally decided to dethrone him. History does not only consist of WW2 as an example. the same thing has been happening for millenia. Tibet and Kosovo are polar opposites of bellicose decisions. Rome fell from internal dissension and civil war when those energies could have been better spent keeping the borders secure in offensive actions. The problems we face now have always plagued empires. We just happen to be lucky enough to be somewhat isolated an our economic empire is falling apart due to our society’s inability to adapt to the fact that the world is changing.
We have to protect that empire and a soft and weak military will cause that economic empire to be taken advantage of. You can use post war Germany and Japan as examples of weak military and economic growth but remember that their economies were heavily subsidized by our military might protecting their trade from others who would take it from them. I’ll just mention the Ukraine for a contemporary example and you can research the history, both economically and politically and come to your own conclusion.
Peyton Manning's New NFL Team
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since they used to love bringing back old retreads in order to sell tickets
What do you mean USED to? It’s practically in the official playbook.
Besides,�  calling next year Manning’s “Season of Revenge” would be so awesome… and the raiders might actually have a chance of going to the bowl!
But I don’t think Oakalnd is even in the running :S.�  Fortunately however - they were listed on the poll as a potential, so I voted for my dreams :) Thank you for that oppurtunity Worsham!
You can never count the Raiders out on anything.
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Al Davis was the guy who loves to bring in people who retire or are well past their prime and repackage them into critical roles on the cheap… because he is one of the most cheapest owners who ever lived. He was the Donald Sterling of Football. I hope his son does not fall in that trap.
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the broncos a good team?
ha ha ha!
now that’s really funny!They made it to the second round of the playoffs, and that was with a 1930 era QB!
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Houston
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Dolphins
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The most recent inside reporting has that Arizona, Denver and Miami as the teams Manning is choosing from.
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Add Titans to the list… Man, I just wish he could get into a team with good receivers. My fantasy team would be complete.
GG
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LOL @ The Dolphins…
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My Texans could use Payton for a couple of seasons, and help win it all while Arian Foster is still young.
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I belive he will go to Denver. Manning has respect for John Elway, more than the bunch of business suits that run Miami. Denver has cap space to sign Dallas Clark, and if needed, more ‘Manning guys.’
I think he will give Tennessee the respectful visit out of his love for the state and it’s history.
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@Young:
My Texans could use Payton for a couple of seasons, and help win it all while Arian Foster is still young.
You giving up on Matt Schaub? It’s my thoughts that if he wasn’t injuried, Houston wins their first Championship last season.
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@ABWorsham:
@Young:
My Texans could use Payton for a couple of seasons, and help win it all while Arian Foster is still young.
You giving up on Matt Schaub? It’s my thoughts that if he wasn’t injuried, Houston wins their first Championship last season.
Not giving up on him, just want him to spend some time as second string until he is 100%.
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Hear Titans are offering Manning a contract for life.
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@ABWorsham:
Hear Titans are offering Manning a contract for life.
Their’s or his?
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his
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Denver wants to see him throw before they make an offer, oh the audacity!
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Manning goes to Denver.
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Thankyou. No more Tiebow!!!
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@SS:
Thankyou. No more Tiebow!!!
Look for Tebow to go to Jacksonville, they need to sell tickets and are located in Florida Gator territory. It’s a no brainer for the team.
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@ABWorsham:
@SS:
Thankyou. No more Tiebow!!!
Look for Tebow to go to Jacksonville, they need to sell tickets and are located in Florida Gator territory. It’s a no brainer for the team.
I know, I think it’s moronic that he’s going to the Jets. Jacksonville would have a franchise under Tim Tebow. Him and MJD… Quite a ground game. Granted, Jacksonville would need to pick up some nice WR free agents.
GG