[NonServiam]

"Oh Muslims, take your decision against the embassies of America, England, Australia and Norway, their interests, their companies and their employees," the speaker said. "Turn the earth under their feet into fire."

http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2003-05-21-alqaeda-tape_x.htm

Well, seems the al-Queda knows who our friends are, even if our government does not ... :rolleyes:

We have pledged engineer and mine-clearing troops to Iraq, but the last time I checked, we sat on the fence while the US fought.

[El Tejon]

I hereby declare my intention to form the 1st Indiana Volunteer Infantry and immediately deploy to Norway. My mission will be to safeguard young Norwegian women from this threat.

I will do so by taking them out to a candlelight dinner with smooth jazz in the background and then a long walk in the woods.:D

[KMKeller]

Kirk,

I don't thinktakemewithyou that your plan takemewithyou has merit beyond takemewithyou your own self interest. takemewithyou.

:D

[Skunkabilly]

I'll only go if Kobun lets me use his toys!

Kirk, and smooth jazz? Only if you're on hold with the operator or in the office elevator! It's all about bluegrass, yo....

[NonServiam]

Sigh. Don't you have women in the US? Other than Runt and Tamara? :rolleyes: For some strange reason, the thought of the blonde coeds I shoot with at the university must turn all your brains into mush. Jeez :D

As to the topic of the thread: When I think about it, this probably has very little to do with our involvement in Iraq, and very much to do with our participation in the fighting in Afghanistan.

[cordex]

Mr. Freeman, as the newly duly self-appointed scout devision of said "1st Indiana Volunteer Infantry", I hereby volunteer my services at locating nice restaraunts and forests suitable for "long walks", and testing the waters for our defensive maneuvers.
"Excuse me, miss ... does this smell like chloroform to you?"

Operation Cheesy Pickup Line has commenced!

[Henry Bowman]

From what I've seen and read, Runt and Tamara are about all the women we need (or can handle) here in the US!

[M67]

Does this mean we're in the club? Well, there are worse clubs to belong, I guess... :)
I even speak most of the languages, but I have to practice the proper pronounciation of "G'day mate". :D

NonServiam, I don't think this has anything to do with Iraq either. Although we were not quite opposed to that war, you know. We did for example let the Brits borrow some military hardware that they needed.

If you want my guess, this has to do with our contribution in Afghanistan. Norwegian special forces have more "man hours" in hostile terrirory down there than any other special forces, including US. Although our forces keep a very low media profile, it looks like they may have hurt al-Qaida where it really hurts.

Guys, you're welcome. Skunk, I know what bluegrass is, but I didn't know it was tactical? Carbon fiber banjos perhaps?
And about taking those young women for a walk in the woods, that's cool. Sub arcitc cool, in fact. You may easily find yourselves in a position where the women have to take care of you, unless you know something about cold weather survival... and I know, I just gave you a chance to make bad jokes about sharing body heat. :D

And those ladies NonServiam just mentioned... Be warned, guys. Some of them probably shoot better than you.

[El Tejon]

M67, sub-artic cold? No problem! Why that's just crow shooting in February in Northern Indiana.:D However, we may have to sign up for hot tubbing/suana lessons. Are those available?:cool:

[Waitone]

The problem you Norway-types have is you are European white-guys. AQ doesn't like you because you breathe. Don't bother with navel watching.

Congratulations! You made the cut to official AQ badguys. Somehow I don't think the French or Germans will achieve your lofty accomplishments.

[Skunkabilly]

Do most Norwegians speak English as well as you guys?

[Boats]

Cool. So much for the niceties of climate at Camp X-Ray at Gitmo. All future AQ detainees should be transported to Nordaustlandet to be guarded by vikings and contemplate their folly in declaring war on Norway.:evil:

[M67]

El T:However, we may have to sign up for hot tubbing/suana lessons. Are those available? :D

I have drunk countless gallons of beer in various saunas at student union cabins. That would be hog heaven for you guys, wouldn't it? In the woods, Norwegian beer (not that p-in-a-can some people call beer), those women you drool over - all in one place.
Introductory sauna 101:
1) Only true barbarians would even consider wearing clothes in a sauna.
2) It aint a sauna if the temperature is much below 200 degrees F.
3) Snowball fights are mandatory regardless of outside temperature, although I haven't tried it much below -30 or so. :)

But we are drifting off topic... :D

Waitone, there are actually reasons why we could be targets for terrorists. We are very close political and military allies of the US (and in many ways even closer to the UK). Closer than most Americans are able to appreciate, I think, simply because you don't know anything about us or quite understand how close our political system is to yours. We have been active in the "war on terrorism", but most of that, like our special forces in Afghanistan, has been very low key, for a number of reasons, one being that certain military capabilities are treated as "need to know".

Skunk, no. "All" Norwegians speak English well enough to impress Americans, a lot of us also speak other languages, that is one of the "advantages" of coming from a small country - we have to learn foreign-speak to make ourselves understood. That said, those Norwegians who post here speak English a bit better than average. IMHO, anyway...

Boats, did you join the Navy to see the world, and then they sent you to Norway? Maybe you can sue them for false advertising. :D

[JoshM]

Oslo Accords ?

Even attempting to bring a level of peace to the Israeli situation is likely to bring an AQ black mark.

While the War on Terrorism is debated as being a clash of civilizations from a "Western" point of view, AQ though has no doubts.

To AQ its simply us vs the West and anybody else who gets in the way.

[El Tejon]

M67, women are NEVER off topic! Especially in any discussions of war. They are the reason we fight--the foundation of civilization.:cool:

So, speaking of the War on Terror, what's the best line to use to have a young & Norwegian join you in the sauna?:D

[El Tejon looking through desk for notepad and passport]

[Sir Galahad]

FAQ:evil: People should know when they're conquered.

[NonServiam]

what's the best line to use to have a young & Norwegian join you in the sauna

Sorry El Tejon, no self-respecting young Norwegian lady would let you do the asking. You either find your naked self dragged into the sauna, or you stay outside. The uni-sex sauna at the student cabin in the forest just north of Oslo is one of the finest places on this earth :cool:


Skunk, I think you'll find that most young Norwegians speak passable English. Certainly better than you Americans, anyway :neener:. I spoke with an elderly American tourist in Oslo who commented on how nice it was to finally find someone English-speaking driving a taxi or working at 7-11, unlike in the US :evil:

[Boats]

Boats, did you join the Navy to see the world, and then they sent you to Norway? Maybe you can sue them for false advertising.

Nope. I was stationed in Hawaii and saw most of Asia, the Middle East and the South Pacific. I just happen to be one of that small percentage of Americans who know world geography.:evil:

[Skunkabilly]

Skunk, I think you'll find that most young Norwegians speak passable English. Certainly better than you Americans, anyway .

Do Norwegians use words like: 'fosho', 'hollaback', 'aite', 'offdaheezy', 'foshizzle', 'ch-ch-ch-checkit' and 'waddup' like people with college degrees do here in Southern California? :D

[NonServiam]

'fosho', 'hollaback', 'aite', 'offdaheezy', 'foshizzle', 'ch-ch-ch-checkit' and 'waddup'

I have no idea what any of that means. Well, actually I do, but my British scholared English-teacher mom taught me better language than that ...

I blame my knowledge of Californiaisms on bad US television. Bad, bad cultural imperialists! :D

[Don Gwinn]

Hey, the English language is ours to modify as we see fit. We stole it from the limeys fair and square.

Does anyone else find it ironic that the only people on topic in this thread are Al Qaeda? :neener:

[Bruce H]

Don't you know Don it is far easier and safer to chase young ladies around that hunt down and kill those trying to kill you.