Most of the precious things are not material. Happiness, Peace of mind, contentment, Love. All are found within. And only the blessed ones find it in time. Yet we keep finding it through material stuff and end up unhappy.
What I have learnt is that a NEW YEAR is just a frame of mind. In fact, every new minute and every new day is much more important and must be set in the right direction.
I have learnt that what I do "NOW" is more important for me than what I would do in the next year. I have learnt that whatever I plan or wish I must think of it and start doing it in the present. The new year is going to be the product of what I have done now. I have learnt that what I did in the past has resulted in what I am at present. And I am happy I did good things mostly. And sincerely regret the not-so-good ones.
It seems the more you try and explain how it would not work, the more stubborn and persistent he gets. So my suggestion would be that you stop communicating. That's all. Silence works wonders at times.
my failures have taught me how not to fail again. Also, how I should have learnt from other's failures too. Starting over again and again is the real game. Successes and failures are just milestones of the journey.
Even if we take your word about the number of casualties, which is debatable, the point remains:
In a war between smaller and bigger emenies, innocent human lives were lost. Should it be called "colatteral damage" and one should get away with it?
If getting rid of Saddam was the idea, I am sure this could have been done in a much more effective way, without the loss of human lives and waste of tapayer's money, given the unlimited resources USA and Nato possesses, you know what i mean?
NO armed drones were provided. US refused it flatly for reasons unknown. The offer above was for The Unarmed Shadow drones, which are smaller than armed Predator drones that CIA uses for drone attacks. What a joke!
The same article further says "American officials have rejected giving Pakistan armed drones. The Shadow surveillance drone appears to be a compromise aimed at enticing Pakistan further into the war and helping the country’s political leadership explain the drone strikes to a deeply suspicious and anti-American public".
over 90% civilian killings are unacceptable. And to add fuel to the fire, they won't give us the armed drones, but would keep killing innocent civilians. WOW!
Why are they not conducting at least 5 times more drone attacks in Afghanistan which is the real battle ground?
I have heard a gentleman has filed a lawsuit, claiming $500 Million against the US authorities who launched a drone attack and killed his family while destroying his house.
Actually, to set the records straight, It was Imran Khan who raised the issue to ICC to define BALL Tempering. Everyone including Ian Botham did that. Perhaps I should remind you how Ian Botham and Alan Lamb lost against Imran in a sue, right in England.
You still did not mention when and where did he temper the ball and was booked? Perhaps you could stick to the topic and enkighten us with your great knowledge. At least present some facts.
Your opinion doesn't matter if based on your sheer disliking for him for some other subjective reasons.
RE: Feelings
Then may be you could not be human.