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LunaC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 04:26 PM
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PNAC for Kids
It was suggested that PNAC 101 - Rise Of The Neocons be written on a level for kids to understand, so here it is….

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A group of Very Bad Men wanted to rule the world so they created a private club called PNAC - the Project for a New American Century.

The PNAC decided the best way to rule the world was to control the oil supply and the best way to control the oil supply was to bully other countries into doing what they wanted. They dreamed of building a big and powerful military full of soldiers, planes, ships and bombs so everyone would be afraid of them.

They asked President Clinton to bomb Iraq because it had lots of oil but the President told them “NO!” This upset them very much and they decided that one of the PNAC members should be President so they could attack not only Iraq but other countries like Iran, Syria and North Korea too.

The PNAC had lots of friends and dirty tricks up their sleeve to make sure one of them would be President and have the power to start wars. They were sure their sneaky plans would work so they started to lay the foundation to build a big, bad, scary army. They decided that if something Really, Really Bad happened, no one would mind when they made their army bigger and stronger and the most powerful in the world.

In no time at all, they rigged the voting machines and had their friends on the Supreme Court declare that George W. Bush was President. George Bush then put other members of PNAC in important jobs so they could go ahead and attack Iraq when the time was right.

Next, they secretly gathered all the important people from the oil companies to decide how they’d share Iraq after they attacked. Then they planned for something Really, Really Bad to happen to give them an excuse for war….

There was a man in Afghanistan - right next door to Iraq - named Osama bin Laden who used to work with U.S. spies many years ago. They thought Osama could help them in their plot to make something Really, Really Bad happen and they gave millions of dollars to Osama’s friends so it would eventually get to him.

News leaked out that Osama was going to hijack airplanes to attack the U.S. and make something Really, Really Bad happen but George Bush didn’t do anything to protect us. In fact, he changed the rules to make it easier for Osama’s plans to come true… instead of letting the army Generals decide when to send our planes to protect America, a PNAC member was put in charge.

On September 11, 2001, something Really, Really Bad happened when airplanes flew into buildings in New York and Washington, DC. The PNAC member in charge of sending our military planes to protect us just sat and did nothing. Thousands of people died and everybody in America was sad, angry, upset and shocked.

Now that something Really, Really Bad had happened, George Bush said our army and air force would go into Afghanistan to punish Osama but what he really wanted to do was attack Iraq, right next door. The President told his staff to dig up evidence that Iraq had caused the Really, Really Bad event even though they had nothing to do with it. To make sure that Iraq was blamed, a special group called “The Office of Special Plans” was created to lie and twist the truth.

When bad things happened in the past, our Presidents always reassured us that everything would be okay. But George Bush told everybody that the world was a dark and evil place and we should be afraid. To make sure everybody was frightened enough for him to carry out his secret plans, important people were mailed anthrax from Army laboratories to make them sick. Some even died.

George Bush and his PNAC buddies had studied psychology and they knew if they kept everybody afraid they could do whatever they wanted and no one would complain. They were right…everybody was so upset after the Really, Really Bad event that they actually cheered when the U.S. attacked Afghanistan. As soon as we were in Afghanistan, George Bush and his PNAC pals started building up the military with plans of attacking Iraq, which is all they wanted to do to begin with!

It took them five years, thousands of dead people, and a ton of lies, but their dream finally came true when they finally got to declare war on Iraq and attacked them. Now they’re talking about attacking Iran which is on their wish list of oil-rich countries to invade. This story cannot have a happy ending as long as George Bush and PNAC are in charge of leading our country. Tell your parents to vote George Bush out of office if you want to see Peace ever again.
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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 04:29 PM
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1. LunaC, did you 'translate' this? It's great, and not just for kids! nt
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xultar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 04:32 PM
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6. No shit. I'm trying to digest tons of info here on DU and I need a kids
version for most of it. I'm not ashamed to say it...I'm busy and I skim just to get through the loads of info.
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LunaC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 04:37 PM
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12. Yup!
As the Unofficial Resident PNAC Fanatic, I felt it was my duty...

Glad you enjoyed it!
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Pachamama Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 05:16 PM
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23. BRILLIANT! Now all the uneducated idiots in this country can possibly be
taught about PNAC in words that they might be able to comprehend...

Good Job LunaC! :applause:
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Coexist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 04:30 PM
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2. What a lovely bedtime tale.
Great work.
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silverweb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 04:30 PM
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3. Excellent!
One suggestion/correction, though.

It's not GWB who needs to be voted out of office (too late for that) --

it's the whole Greedy Oligarch Party (GOP).

I'd change that last line.
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DrDebug Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 04:32 PM
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7. Greedy Old Perverts
Oligarch is too difficult.

Recommended. Also suitable for Red Necks
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silverweb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 04:33 PM
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8. I yield to your better term.
:D
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noahmijo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 04:31 PM
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4. That's great! except the problem is ADULTS are clueless
as to what PNAC really is.

I have yet to speak to an adult (age group 35-50) who isn't politically minded that knows what the PNAC is.



I understand though American Idol is WAY more important than being educated as to the enemy within our country who is destroying it from the inside.
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immoderate Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 05:09 PM
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22. That's a good point.
Last year, I did some training for defense department employees. Once, at lunch, I mentioned the PNAC. Of the dozen people there, none had heard of it. These were not political employees, and I didn't want to pursue the topic. I said, "You might want to look it up."

--IMM
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valerief Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 06:20 PM
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30. American Idol gets more air time than discussions about PNAC
Edited on Sat Apr-15-06 06:23 PM by valerief
I think Helen Thomas mentioned it on C-Span recently. When was the last time before that anyone mentioned it on TV?

edit for spelling
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marmar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 04:32 PM
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5. LOL...
Is the Books-on-CD version available yet?
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coffeenap Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 04:35 PM
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9. LunaC--this is incredible! Can we disseminate it? It is the best
explanation I have ever seen! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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LunaC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 04:43 PM
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13. I'd be honored if you'd send this EVERYWHERE!
Honestly, the more people who know, the better!
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eleny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 04:35 PM
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10. Kickin' it to the Greatest!
Thanks so much. I can always use the kiddie version like xultar. This is great. Better than Cliff Notes!
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ShortnFiery Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 04:37 PM
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11. Thanks, I gave it to my 12 year old and she read it back to us!
:applause: :yourock:
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LunaC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 04:55 PM
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15. What was her reaction?
Feedback from the target audience is welcome!
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ShortnFiery Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-16-06 06:48 AM
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36. Oh, she agrees with the narrative ...
She was with me "working the polls" during both 2000 (for Gore) and 2004 (for Kerry). During 2004 there was a group of High School students there whom she was very impressed with. - Their zeal probably influenced her more than Mom ever could.

In the mornings, over cereal, I skim through the front page of the WP and point out the highlights, then we enjoy the style section, i.e., hey, she's a happy and average kid and I don't get her bogged down. ;)

Nope, she thinks for herself and is amazed at the number of kool-aid drinking - totally unaware Americans.

BTW she has, to date, made the A-B honor roll - but I promised her to NOT ever put one of those braggart stickers on my car. :P I'm proud of her being exactly who she is, and yes, fully aware of all the underhanded tricks of the current Administration. :-)
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Olney Blue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-16-06 11:16 AM
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38. It gives me hope to hear about parents like you!
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mfeher71 Donating Member (15 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 04:46 PM
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14. I think I know a website that this needs to be emailed to...
www.freerepublic.com

It's at their reading level as well.
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Amonester Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 04:56 PM
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16. Yes!! And never mind if it gets ____ in seconds...
Edited on Sat Apr-15-06 04:58 PM by Amonester
At least a few $#&/*! will see it, even if they can't handle the truth in their fantasy world.

Bookmarked & nominated.

On edit: Welcome to DU! :hi:
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jeff30997 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 05:06 PM
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21. It's at their reading level ? Mmm...I don't think so.
LunaC should make a comic book for that.
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LunaC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 05:35 PM
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27. "PNAC 101" has already been featured in their "DUmmies Funnies"
To be featured a second time...well, the honor would just make my head swell too big for my hat, doncha' know?

:evilgrin:

Sorry, but I don't "do" slums or mental wards so someone else will have to don the Biohazard Combat Suit and wade through their slimy trenches.
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coffeenap Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 04:59 PM
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17. I just sent it to Mike Malloy--he will love it! nt
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jeff30997 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 05:03 PM
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19. Great idea!
:thumbsup:
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jeff30997 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 05:02 PM
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18. Very good!
It reminds me of the writings at the start of a Star Wars movie.I can't wait for the good guys to kick the ass of the Evil Empire!
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Amonester Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 05:20 PM
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24. I think the OP would "fit well" into that "discussion" on the official
http://www.starwars.com site.

More precisely, there: http://blogs.starwars.com/ThrawnBlog/20/comments

Although, I prefer this poster's replies (here's 1 of 'em):

"The Dark Moose
Moose Poodoo
date Posted: Apr 13, 2006 12:40 PM
One puzzle that persists. You're the president of country and a ruthless dictator. You don't fight the idea that you have WMD's. And yet, when one of the most frightening armies in the world is at your doorstep, and is sure to depose you...

you hide them? for what? for who?"

I think they would "need" to know about the Really, Really Bad PNAC "pod" mobsters.

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Mr_Spock Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 05:03 PM
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20. Excellent post!
Good reading for adults and children alike :D
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MelissaB Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 05:22 PM
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25. Outstanding!
Thank you.
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Botany Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 05:32 PM
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26. Great Job
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LunaC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 05:40 PM
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28. Hey! Why is that bear sittin' in the woods? LOL! nt
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Gabi Hayes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 06:04 PM
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29. what a wonderful picture! is that Kesey?
sure looks like him



can you imagine the Dauphin sitting next to a magnificent creature like that without soiling his Dependies?

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Botany Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 06:27 PM
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31. Dr. Rodgers


http://www.bear.org/Grizzly/GB_Home.html

Spent his life studying bears. Taught biology @ U of Minn.
has set up a bear center in Ely Minn.

Guess what? Black bears are not that dangerous.

Put PNAC is really dangerous.
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Gabi Hayes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 06:30 PM
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32. amen! I didn't know black bears got that big
Edited on Sat Apr-15-06 06:31 PM by Gabi Hayes
and that Dr. Rodgers looks like a truly happy person, as if he really loves his work. good for him.

as for PNAC, nothing in this world is more dangerous than that group of war criminals

nothin'

tnanks for the link...
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LunaC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 08:27 PM
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33. Self-serving kick for the night crowd nt
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whyzayker Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-16-06 11:36 AM
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39. How the PNAC got into power - for kids
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DawgHouse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 08:44 PM
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34. I'm glad you kicked this up!
good stuff!
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lavenderdiva Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-15-06 09:03 PM
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35. Absolutely Brilliant, LunaC!!!!
Thank you for 'translating' this whole concept into something that kids, and even folks like me, who are overwhelmed reading all the 'grown-up' stuff about PNAC, can understand.

I have recommended this thread, and am now going to e-mail it to my friends so that they too, may be enlightened! Thank you! :yourock:

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calmblueocean Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-16-06 07:57 AM
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37. Clinton did bomb Iraq
Clinton specifically ordered bombings of Iraq in 1993, 1996, and 1998. And we bombed Iraq as a matter of military policy repeatedly throughout the 90s without specific orders from Clinton as well.
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LunaC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-16-06 01:18 PM
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40. Clinton didn’t respond to the 1998 PNAC request
The PNAC January 1998 letter to Clinton specifically requested him to remove Saddam Hussein from power. While Clinton may have ordered a four-day missile and bombing attack on Iraq in December 1998, it was not in response to the PNAC nor was it intended to remove Saddam from power.

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WiseButAngrySara Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-16-06 01:54 PM
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41. I missed this yesterday! I hope I can still R it, but a kick at least! n/t
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