John Howard - In Memorandum - The Howard Years

If oppression is the rationale for invading a country why didn't Howard invade the Ivory Coast, Rwanda, Congo, China, Burma or any other of many countries around the world known to oppress their citizens? Your argument asserts ignorentio elenchi that this song is about Saddam's oppression and Rudd's environmental policy credentials. In fact it is about Howard's political irresponsibility and arrogance.

all that shit you just said was arrogant, and how bloody big do you think australias army is? Not even america could invade so many countries simultaniously even if they wanted to

I think you have missed the rhetorical tone of my question (and the spelling mistake). Perhaps this will clarify things. If oppression is the rationale why invade Iraq specifically? Something to do with oil perhaps (Oh no... not that old cliche!!!!). None of the countries I mentioned have the vast reserves of oil that Iraq has. Interesting coincidence or pointed neo-con strategy for global control of energy? By the way, Australia uses very little Iraqi oil. Why are we there again?

yes, that is a sad truth that oil does have alot to do with it, however people are already complaining about paying $1.50/L. How high do you think the prices would reach if the west didnt control the oil supplies? Nobody said it's nice, it's just the way things are these days... :(

Apart from the shallowness of your argument, you have committed another logical error. You are affirming the consequent - notwithstanding your admission, by default, of the falsity of your original argument. Oil prices have in fact increased since the invasion of Iraq!! Who benefits? United States oil companies and their shareholders!

settle down there mr anti-USA. mate, this is a youtube comment section not the U.N

You have equated my criticism of US interests and hegemonic aspirations with being anti-USA. This is not an unreasonable conclusion to reach. However, it is false. If I am anti anything I am anti Bush (although I think the guy is hilarious - he should've been a comedian). The United States has the potential to be a positive force globally. Unfortunately, the recent unpleasantness has left people like me feeling despondent. Your comments are perplexing. Are you against the rule of law?

could you please specify "the rule of law"

"Perhaps the most important application of the rule of law is the principle that governmental authority is legitimately exercised only in accordance with written, publicly disclosed laws adopted and enforced in accordance with established procedural steps that are referred to as due process." Source - Wikipedia. Not a bad definition. Specific enough? There's not enough space here for elaboration but if you google "rule of law" you will find heaps of information.

based on what i have just read I would say i agree with "the rule of law" and i believe it to be necessary. That being said i have to say that i agree with australias anti-terror laws which i believe were not in accordance with the rule of law as many of them were rushed through, therefore not "properly communicated to all"