Jimbo 0 #26 January 21, 2005 QuoteI'm trying to find the significance of the independant states listed above. I disagree. It seems to me that you know the significance of the states listed above. Why don't you do us a favor and share? - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflight 0 #27 January 21, 2005 "Just don't be suprised if some of the names on the list end up being thrown around the media in the upcoming years. " names on the list are already in the news here and there, but for different reasons. the only thing they have in common is that they are subjects of interest, now that cold war is over. small (or china VS rumsfeld)unstable countries that might create situations which in turn will have negative effect on global economy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #28 January 21, 2005 QuoteI disagree. It seems to me that you know the significance of the states listed above. Why don't you do us a favor and share? What he said. It's pretty hard to have a discussion if there isn't anything to discuss.... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metalslug 31 #29 January 21, 2005 QuoteI disagree. It seems to me that you know the significance of the states listed above. Why don't you do us a favor and share? QuoteIt's pretty hard to have a discussion if there isn't anything to discuss.... I think I know where he wants to go with this: An article concerning the countries listed, in relation to the email encryption software export licenses, can be found in the column on the right on this page. A possible reason why this restriction exists was suggested by lawrocket and Kennedy, namely that the CIA and NSA wish to monitor communications in those countries. Apart from the more obvious terrorism links, I think gravityizsexy is interested to know what other criteria (if any) may have been applied to arrive at this list. -No 'mericans were harmed during the making of this post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adobelover 0 #30 January 21, 2005 Countries that the US has "invaded" and still occupy?_________________________________________ Old age ain't no place for sissies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #31 January 21, 2005 Quotebut do you know why? I'm not sure the reasons are all the same. True, all those countries have been subjected to trade embargoes by the US (is it OFAC?), but I'm not sure they all earned that status via the same route (conduct or legislation). Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
