BaruchI would torture in those circumstances also ...Fri Apr 27, 2012 17:3164.217.17.61but in order to delay death, which I would also administer. Kidnapping is a capital offense. Now I don't expect I would get good information, even from someone not under torture, mostly because humanity are mostly idiots. That isn't my purpose, my purpose is revenge, and not ashamed of it (I am not a pacifist).
Shalom
The immorality and ineffectiveness of torture Frashavan, Fri Apr 27 04:35Since 9-11 we have had a few discussions here about the use of torture. Those of you who have been here for awhile know that I have always said that torture was a completely immoral and unethical... more
The the polygrph instead in disguise? (nm) Kasey, Fri Apr 27 22:01
The polygraph only works ... Baruch, Sat Apr 28 00:59as a psychosomatic system, you have to believe it catches your lies (and most in ignorance do) in order for it to catch you. But well trained people, disciplined informed people, or sociopaths ...... more In my experience clarym29, Fri Apr 27 09:51I spent 3 year in the active Army, and 9 years in the active reserve, as a Special Agent im Military Intelligence. I was a counter-espionage agent, but I did have some exposure to the techniques of... more
Civilians only believe what they see on TV (nm) Baruch, Fri Apr 27 17:32 So it was useless sai ram, Fri Apr 27 13:20what plan did they have that was much better?...one that is tried and true?.....I would believe its not 100% or even 50%...but useless...naw. Its been used all over the world by countries since there ... more
If we can torture all the kids in foreign nations ... Baruch, Fri Apr 27 17:37from a young age, maybe they will learn to avoid Americans. You have to be proactive. After the Twin Towers fall is too late. Colonization, extermination, expropriation, enslavement ... our ancestors ... more Of course there clarym29, Fri Apr 27 13:58could be benefits to anything. So, what? Yes, torture has been used and will continue to be used forever. So what? No, torture was not useless according to my teachers and those that worked in the... more
Authorities don't want your respect ... Baruch, Fri Apr 27 17:43they want your fear, and to use that fear as a tool, to use the violence they have induced, to useful 1% purposes. "verified to be of real value" ... that is something no Republican or Democrat... more
Re: Authorities don't want your respect ... clarym29, Fri Apr 27 18:01"Authorities don't want your respect ...they want your fear, and to use that fear as a tool, to use the violence they have induced, to useful 1% purposes." As they say in the old country--No Shit,... more
fear is sai ram, Fri Apr 27 20:44fear is a big if not the biggest motivator of mankind......is it counterproductive?....I don't know.....most working people have some level of fear about being late for work. This fear just might... more
The official list of phobias ... Baruch, Sat Apr 28 00:56include fear of dirt and fear of death. Now phobia is an irrational or extreme example of a rational fear. I kind of think that the first is crazy but the second is reasonable ;-) Shalom Ever hear of clarym29, Fri Apr 27 22:29the word contraryian? You wear it well. :)
More curmugeonly ;-) (nm) Baruch, Sat Apr 28 00:57
I yam what I yam and that’s all what I yam! (nm) sai ram, Sat Apr 28 10:09
Watch out for the listeria on the spinach (nm) Baruch, Sat Apr 28 11:08
I'm not fond on yams. (nm) clarym29, Sat Apr 28 11:48
you need more edumakation about our friend the yam sai ram, Sat Apr 28 12:12http://www.livestrong.com/article/246981-what-are-the-benefits-of-eating-yams/ don't get Popeye upset with you.......sai ram
No, no--spinich good---yams, yuck! (nm) clarym29, Sat Apr 28 14:42
Try ... Baruch, Sat Apr 28 14:58deep-fried tempura battered yams at a Japanese restaurant. One of my daughter's favorites. Shalom
At our favorite sai ram, Sat Apr 28 18:18japanese restaurant here...we order the tempura/yams as well.........yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!........sai ram
Hold the yams, just tempuraed tempura (nm) clarym29, Sat Apr 28 19:10 Counterproductive? Baruch, Fri Apr 27 18:34if you are using fear on your loved ones, then they should "off" you the next time you sleep. See in Newspeak, Love is Hate ... and we express a lot of that lately. The problem has been our... more
Great advice clarym29, Fri Apr 27 18:53if you are using fear on your loved ones, then they should "off" you the next time you sleep. -----Just got a verdict, in the town I live in, on a woman who stabbed her husband to death while he... more
A woman like that is what Conservatives fear most! (nm) Baruch, Fri Apr 27 19:05 the So what sai ram, Fri Apr 27 15:47"But it was not dependable or should I say it had the lowest dependable rating one could give in this area.".....torture is a tool...and like any tools it might not be what you need for the job. But... more
Murder is a tool, and is sometimes useful ... Baruch, Fri Apr 27 17:46or even essential (like against Hitler in 1936). But this is only seen in hindsight. People who want to use violence have the insanity of omniscience and omnipotence ... and the desire to kick ass... more I agree....except sai ram, Fri Apr 27 09:22"I have always said that torture was a completely immoral and unethical thing"....I agree.....however, torture has been around for how long?...how long has the armies in the world used torture to... more
- I would torture in those circumstances also ... Baruch, Fri Apr 27 17:31
True enough ... Baruch, Fri Apr 27 05:50unfortunately the truth isn't valued as much as it should be, nor is kindness. Falsehood and cruelty are ascendant. Let the seculars and their progress of humanity fantasies deal with that. Shalom
