Template talk:War on terror/Archive 1

Iraqi insurgency

The Iraqi_insurgency page describes it as an ongoing event beginning with the 2003 invasion. Sfacets 08:08, 4 April 2006 (UTC)

Zarqawi

The Al-Qaeda in Iraq article has information on his leadership role. At the bottom you can find the letter he sent to bin Laden declaring his allegiance to Al-Qaeda.—thames 02:17, 11 April 2006 (UTC)

Canada and the War on Terrorism

I think canada needs to be listed, especially from all the action our country's been through lately. I have added it, but revert if you wish.

User:Raccoon Fox - Talk 03:00, 30 April 2006 (UTC)

You may include Canada, but Harper was not in office during the most notable Canadian action - extraditing prisoners from Afghanistan to illegal prison camps in Guantanamo. Añoranza 23:17, 17 May 2006 (UTC)

But he is the current Prime Minister who is committed to keeping the Canadian troops in Afghanistan through 2009. There is also talk from NATO that Canada will take over complete operations in Afghanistan. SFrank85 00:40, 18 May 2006 (UTC)

I think due to the recent talks and the fact that he is sticking with the War on Terror he should stay listed. He has commited himself to its continuation. --Zer0faults 01:40, 18 May 2006 (UTC)

In the light of the 2006 Toronto terrorism case, I don't think there's any more need to question Canada's participation in the War in Terrorism. Besides, Germany and Canada jointly headed the NATO taskforce in Afghanistan for some time.

By the way, Añoranza, you're talking about neutrality all the time - but it doesn't seem as if you yourself adhere to the principle of NPOV. If the extradition of prisoners is illegal or not, that's not for us Wikipedians to decide; no court of law with jurisdiction has declared it illegal as of now, as far I know. That it's illegal may be your point of view - perhaps mine, too - but that has no place in a neutral discussion (that WP has to provide). By the way, the extradition of prisoners to the US is not the "most notable Canadian action" in the War on Terrorism (as per above). Cheers, Something Wicked 20:32, 12 June 2006 (UTC)

Iraq war

The invasion of Iraq was NOT part of the War on Terrorism. The terrorists entered the country AFTER the invasion. There was no terrorism there before that. Esaborio 15:23, 3 May 2006 (UTC)

I would point you to Talk:2003_Invasion_of_Iraq#Part Deux where its already been discussed, and all objections have been addressed. If you have any new objections not yet discredited, please present them. Rangeley 19:37, 3 May 2006 (UTC)

It was not part of the War on Terrorism. Even the 9/11 Commission found no evidence of substantial cooperation between Iraq and al-Qaeda during Saddam's rule. Esaborio 20:16, 3 May 2006 (UTC)

Indeed they did come to that conclusion, and it would be incorrect to allege that Saddam is a part of Al Qaeda. But I did not do this. How does this make it not a part of the War on Terror though? Rangeley 21:28, 3 May 2006 (UTC)

Becuse Saddam was not a terrorist, only a ruthless President. Esaborio 19:56, 4 May 2006 (UTC)

He was considered a state sponsor of terror. Rangeley 11:51, 24 June 2006 (UTC)

It very much is part of the War on Terrorism. First off, Bush lead the public to believe that terrorists were there and invaded the country partially on that reasoning. He made it essentially an extenetion of the invasion of afghanistan. Secondly, there are terrorists there now, so now it really is part of the war on terror. But thats my opinion. Falphin 00:35, 8 May 2006 (UTC)

But Bush lied. Esaborio 15:26, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

The entire government could be lying, all their allies too. But whether or not the reasoning is just, its part of the campaign against those they see as terrorist groups and state sponsor of terror. Rangeley 11:51, 24 June 2006 (UTC)

The so called 'war on terror(ism)' isn't a war on terror(ism) any more than the Great War to End All Wars was all that great to be around, or that it was in any way the end of wars. They're just names. They're names that are chosen to persuade you to believe certain things, but they're just names. They are not much of a description of anything. Regards, Ben Aveling 07:53, 18 May 2006 (UTC)

For a conflict to be part of the War on Terrorism, it has to have terrorists as the target, which was not the case for the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Esaborio 08:51, 20 May 2006 (UTC)

This is actually false, for a target to be part of the WOT then the target has to have beena state sponsor of terrorism, or a terrorist state. Iraq was a state sponsor of terrorism. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 12:04, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

Can you please read below then tell me if one of the targets was not stated as terrorists? We aren't here to judge if there was terrorists actually in Iraq, but to say that Bush never said there was is a falacy, to say they were not an intended target in the war, well see below.

1. HJ Res 114 - [1]
2. Bush's Ultimatum to Iraq before invasion - [2]
3. Bush's speech in front of the United Nations maknig a claim for war - [3]
4. Saddam's support of the PALF, paying suicide bombers families - [4] [5] [6]

When did I say Bush didn't say that? But he said that there were members of al-Qaeda in Iraq, which is a lie. Esaborio 04:49, 27 May 2006 (UTC)

He also said there was general terrorists there, which there was. So if you say there are people with political affiliations in a room, then state there are republicans in the room, and it turns out no republicans were in the room. You end up being right that there were people with political affiliations, however wrong about republicans. Does that negate the fact that there was people with political affiliations? Of course not. Also if you look through res 114 you would see the general term terrorist is used more often then the term al-Qaeda. Also I am not sure why you keep removing its inclusion and telling people to look here, perhaps I missed a different discussion, but this is not a concensus. Someone is clearly disagreeing with you.--zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 12:02, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

Removal of the al-Qaeda flag

Please discuss why it was removed. thanks, Sfacets 00:33, 4 May 2006 (UTC)

That flag is from al-Qaeda in Iraq, not the broader al-Qaeda, which has a black flag with the Shahada in white. Esaborio 19:56, 4 May 2006 (UTC)

I added the al-Qaeda flag fitting your description. Shmuliko 06:10, 4 July 2006 (UTC)

A template entitled with a propaganda term is inherently not neutral

Therefore I added the NPOV-tag and listed it for deletion. De mortuis... 00:56, 5 May 2006 (UTC)

I don't see this as a candidate for speedy deletion. Perhaps you should nominate it over at TfD? --Hyperbole 06:06, 5 May 2006 (UTC)

You are getting more and more desperate as time passes. You have lost the debates and all your points have failed, this is the only reason you are proposing this deletion. You have failed to provide convincing arguments to support your idea. It would not be propaganda to have a template listing all items of the New Deal, it is not propaganda to have this either. Rangeley 01:03, 5 May 2006 (UTC)

The fact that you are posting innuendo does not mean you win an argument. De mortuis... 01:25, 5 May 2006 (UTC)

It shouldn't be deleted (these events did happen), but perhaps renamed. It is POV from the point of view that the so called terrorists wouldn't view themselves as terrorists, but something like "freedom fighters". Categorising them as terrorists plays entirely to one side of the conflict, ie. the US and it's coallition.

That being said, I can't see how this could be renamed to anything shorter than a paragraph to maintain NPOV.

Sfacets 07:04, 5 May 2006 (UTC)

It is titled this because that is what most people refer to the conflict as. This is wikipedias policy. Rangeley 19:43, 5 May 2006 (UTC)

How do you know most people refer to it as the "war on terrorism"? Have you asked the people from Southern countries (which have a much higher population than the North) what they call it? Alot of people call it 'America's war on Islam', or 'Bushes' War on Islam' for eg. or don't see the connection between the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq, and refer to them seperately. Sfacets 00:55, 6 May 2006 (UTC)

I am not sure what places you are referring to as "Southern Countries," however I will note that when I say most people refer to it as the war on terror, this is in the english language alone. We do not accomadate for other languages preferences. For instance, the article on Germany is located at Germany, not Deutschland, the German name for it. The United States began a campaign against what they perceive as terrorists, and terrorist states in 2001. They have began both the Afghanistan and Iraq war as a part of this campaign. When these wars began, they were stated as parts of this campaign. It is not POV, but instead encyclopedic to include these wars in the campaign they were started under.

Further, as this campaign is most commonly called, in english, the war on terrorism, that is why we have gone with this name for the campaign. Just like the Gulf War refers to the 1991 conflict, even though in other languages it might be named differently, and despite the fact other wars have held the name Gulf War. In English, when one says Gulf War, they usually mean the 1991 conflict, and that is why Wikipedia describes this conflict at that articles location. Rangeley 01:38, 6 May 2006 (UTC)

As it is a campaign name, it is only used without quotation marks by the US administration and its supporters. This is not neutral. As the tag for speedy deletion was removed I replaced it with the template for normal deletion given this seems to be what the editor desired who had added the speedy deletion tag. Añoranza 07:49, 6 May 2006 (UTC)

It is the most widely used name to refer to the conflict, it is not merely the name given by the government. Rangeley 16:19, 6 May 2006 (UTC)

The discussion has already been made, please stop now. It is a widely criticized propaganda term and inherently not neutral. And reverting with the summary "vandalism" when you have a content dispute shows again how little respect you have for this project. Añoranza 16:26, 6 May 2006 (UTC)

The discussion has not ended, and I do not intend to just give up because a poll shows 9 out of 11 people do not agree with me. The basis on which they disagree is a terribly unconvicing one, and the debates are still ongoing. Your side has the numbers, and can admittedly edit much more efficiently than I, since I cannot keep reverting indefinately. But is this good enough for you? Does it make you feel content that more people agree with you? Does this settle it in your mind? Or have you looked at what the sides are saying, looked at the arguments, and questioned, authentically, whether your views are right? Is it good enough that you have more people, or are you looking to be right? I hope you do not resign yourself to accept numbers as "good enough," because even if 1000 people believe a lie it is no more true than if 1 did.

What you are doing is vandalism, because it is removing leaders of countries who played an important role in the war on terror, and it is removing wars that were began as part of the war on terror. Your reason for removing Silvio Berlusconi and Aznar was that they were war criminals. The shear fact that this is your reasoning makes it impossible for it to be anything but vandalism. It would be like me removing Stalin from the Cold War template because hes no longer the leader of the Soviet Union, or because I claimed he was a War Criminal. Or if I removed the Vietnam War from the template because it was a controversial war that many found not worth fighting. Or if I tried to delete the Cold War template because the name implied it was a "cold war" or one where no fighting took place.

Would you just look at what you are saying, and what I am saying, and not just have a knee jerk reaction. As a liberal you do not need to oppose everything related to the war, especially facts. When you begin to oppose facts, it is a sad, sad day for us all. Rangeley 16:43, 6 May 2006 (UTC)

I do not "oppose any facts", I oppose using a widely criticized propaganda term as an encyclopedia title without comment. For me the discussion has ended as you repeat yourself over and over. You even copied these paragraphs from another articles talk page. Not even you seem to be able to post that much innuendo with new words every time. And obviously I did not remove the war criminals because they are war criminals, otherwise I would have deleted Bush, Blair, and Howard, too. I removed politicians that are no longer in office because the template as it was mislead the reader to think that there were more allies in the US coined "war" than there actually are. Please also note that I removed Schröder, too, as he no longer is in office either. Añoranza 18:31, 6 May 2006 (UTC)

Alrighty, I will point you to here: Template:Cold War. You will note that every single leader given is no longer in office (except Castro), many of those listed are dead, and several countries have infact dissolved. Are you going to remove these? Rangeley 00:47, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

Is the Cold War still ongoing? Will it mislead anyone if historical people are listed there? Will you ever try thinking rather than posting innuendo? Añoranza 00:56, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

Is the September 11th Terrorist attack still going on? Is the invasion of Iraq still going on? Is the Bali bombing still going on? The template is not trying to state who falls on what side today, or describe the state of the war today, but rather list all events and important people in the War on Terrorism. It will confuse noone to list past leaders or past events, just like it confuses noone to list them for the cold war template. Rangeley 01:13, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

The "war on terrorism" is going on, as the template clearly indicates: -2006. Could you now please spare us your innuendo? I have never seen a single user posting that much nonsense in such a short time. Añoranza 07:01, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

Indeed it is still ongoing. Just like the Iraq War is still going on. Even though Saddam Hussein is no longer fighting in the War, nor is his baathist regime, these remain in the article because they did indeed fight in the war. It is not implying that Saddam is still fighting by including him as a major combattant. It is definately not implying that Aznar, or Berlusconi are still in power by including them in this, either. Rangeley 16:20, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

Everyone knows Hussein is no longer in power. I doubt that more than ten percent of the world population know who reigns in Spain, Italy or Germany. I am against the template altogether, but if you want to keep it you need to clarify which of the people you include are in power and which are not. In cases where the position of the country has changed after the government changed this gets difficult. Writing the war goes on till today and the main characters are certain people who are no longer in office but the latter is not indicated is misleading. Añoranza 17:02, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

It is no more confusing than saying the Iraq War is still ongoing and stating Saddam was a main character. We are not stating that they are currently involved. If someone is curious to find more about the important people, they can click the link and find out more. Thats why the links are there. Rangeley 17:07, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

If you state the war is going on and e.g. Bush of the US, Blair of the UK and Aznar of Spain are main characters it seems like an obvious conclusion that Berlusconi of Italy is still in power and Spain a main ally in the war on the US side. The latter two are incorrect, and misleading templates should be avoided. Añoranza 17:17, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

Then it must be an obvious conclusion that Saddam Hussein's regime is still in power? Hardly. It neither states whether they are in power, or out of power, but rather puts them under the 'Major Combattants' section or 'Primary participants.' You are trying to make an exception here, it just wont work. Rangeley 17:22, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

Now I have it. You suffer from Alzheimer's. Sorry to get cynical but the exact point you are making has been addressed two edits further up. Furthermore, Saddam is not in either as the Iraq war - as consensus showed - is not to be made part of this template. Añoranza 17:29, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

Alright, I have alzheimers, you got me. Could you please help an old guy out and point to me where 1. There is a consensus, and 2. Where its stated that the respective leaders were still in power. Rangeley 17:37, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

1. You know best that there is consensus not to tag Iraq war as part of the war on terror as it was you who made 25 reverts to tag it so. 2. As you might have understood had you carefully thought about what you had read twice - you read others' posts, do you? - you might have seen that it was not criticized that the respective leaders were explicitly stated to be in power but that the template misleads to that conclusion. Añoranza 17:47, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

1. A poll is not the definition of a consensus, I believe I linked to you where it explicitly stated this. We have yet to reach what wikipedia defines a consensus. 2. In the cold war template, does it mislead people into thinking that all of the listed people were involved at the same time, when it lists all of them? Rangeley 18:00, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

2 had already been addressed. As you failed with another point twice you retry an old one? You were told a zillion times now that you are wrong. Indeed, a poll is not the definition of a consensus, but if a poll shows there is a consensus about something there is no rule saying particularly clever guys should have the right to go on with their edit wars. Añoranza 18:18, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

It has not been addressed, nor was it posted before than. Rangeley 18:22, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

You may want to download the incredible firefox and use the search option for "cold war". It helps to find what you chose to forget immediately. Añoranza 23:24, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

So couldnt someone who wants to know if Berlusconi is still in power do that? Rangeley 23:29, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

No he would not have the time as he would get stuck in discussion pages where Rangeley posted his 657,981th comment on why wikipedia should be dictated by the US secretary for truth as it should be seen. Añoranza 23:39, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

Well, you can say that, or you can talk about the issue at hand. It is not implying that all the leaders listed at the cold war template were in power at once, but rather, that they were an important part of it. That is what is going on now with this. It is not implying that all leaders were there at the same time, but rather that they played an important part of it. Rangeley 00:35, 8 May 2006 (UTC)

If you want to write a help file "how to read my favourite template" you can put it on your user page. Together with the template the way you like it to be. Añoranza 00:45, 8 May 2006 (UTC)

Madrid and London

Can we remove these from the template? It has been established that neither had anything to do with AQ. Or, it must be that investigators concluded that both incidents resulted from a few people reacting to the transgressions in Iraq. To those claiming we should list terrorism in general, no we do not list every terrorist act in this template. Decided to go ahead and remove this error. Nomen Nescio

We should keep them, but in some other category than Main events or Tangential conflicts. Maybe something like Terrorist assaults, as opposed to Military campaigns. The 11 March 2004 Madrid train bombings intermediately affected Bush's military campaign, because his ally Aznar lost his office as a result of his dealing with the bombings. The 7 July 2005 London bombings may not have been ordered by Al-Qaeda, but they were committed with explicit reference to Al-Qaeda's goals. They were the first so motivated event inside Bush's and Blair's "homeland" since 9/11. (In my opinion the 7/7-bombings are a perfect example, why Bush's idea of a War on Terrorism doesn't work: American tanks in Iraq won't prevent British citizens from blowing up their own hometowns.) So in terms of encyclopedia-logic, I think these events are relevant enough to be listed in the template. They reflect the current state of "WOT". ---zzz 11:18, 13 May 2006 (UTC)

Suggestion for Improved Template Structure

Some suggestions for the template [7]:

Military Campaigns	Terrorism	Primary participants	Other important figures
Led by USA 2001-2003 Operation Enduring Freedom - Afghanistan 2001-? Operation Enduring Freedom - Horn of Africa 2002 Operation Enduring Freedom - Philippines 2003 Operation Iraqi Freedom - Iraq Supported by USA 2004-current Waziristan War - Pakistan Other Second Chechen War - Russia	Al-Qaeda and supporters 11 September 2001 attacks (USA) 11 October 2002 Bali bombing (Indonesia) 11 March 2004 Madrid train bombings (Spain) 7 July 2005 London bombings (UK) 1 October 2005 Bali bombings (Indonesia) 9 November 2005 Amman bombings (Jordan) Israel/Palestine al-Aqsa Intifada Other 1-4 September 2004 Beslan school hostage crisis (Russia)	United States & main allies George W. Bush Tony Blair John Howard al-Qaeda and supporters Osama bin Laden Ayman al-Zawahiri Taliban Mohammed Omar	Political leaders Vladimir Putin Pervez Musharraf Jacques Chirac Hamid Karzai Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Abdullah II

Changes:

• Labels of 1st and 2nd column mirror War and Terrorism. Most WOT-critics complain that they are not related, that you cannot fight a War on Terrorism. OK, so let's keep them apart. One column for military campaigns, one for terrorist acts.
• 1st column: Sublabels by political actors, not chronologically. This solves the problem "what's WOT, what not?" The government who's sending troups decides. So when Bush justified the 2003 invasion of Iraq with WOT, he established the link. From a historic perspective it doesn't matter that Saddam was a secular leader who actuall fought islamists, not supporting them. Bush created facts and now Iraq is the hotbed of war and terrorism. (Personally, I disagree with the whole idea of a WOT, but as an encyclopedist I want the arcticle and templates to document political realities.)
• 2nd column. Terrorism is an ill-defined word, but I think there's widespread consensus on events like 9/11, Madrid, London, Bali. However, grouping them is difficult. We could group them by target (Americans and their allies, Russians, ...) or by motivation (religious, independence, political), or some mix of both. Again, this would solve the problem "what's WOT, what not". For example Chechnya is sometimes linked to the WOT. Obviously there are terrorist acts on one side, and military action on the other. But it's not related to the US. So I'd place the military campaigns under "Russia" or "Other", and Beslan under "Chechnyan" or "Other". The reader can decide if and how these actions relate to each other.
• 3rd column. Merge list of participants and political leaders

What do you think? --Plauz 14:11, 13 May 2006 (UTC)

The Iraq war is not part of the War on Terrorism. Esaborio 16:19, 15 May 2006 (UTC)

You know, in this case I think that the president of the United States simply outweighs some arbitrary Wikipedians like you and me. Conceptually, I agree with you. But Mr. Bush simply made Iraq part of the WOT. He used his power to make it so, regardless of any factual or moral justification. I don't like it either, but 100.000 troups on the ground and thousands of bombings in Iraq (as a result) are reality. My goal is to improve this template so readers can understand reality -- and make up their own mind. The question was: What do you think of the new structure of this template? Or, for Esaborio: If you had to place the Iraq war in this template (even if you don't think it belongs there), where would you put it? --Plauz 00:12, 17 May 2006 (UTC)

By that logic the US can invade any country as part of the WOT, as long as Bush says the magic word: terrorism. Invasion of Iran: part of the WOT, invasion of Spain (ETA): part of the WOT, invasion of Ireland (IRA): part of the WOT, invasion of Venezuela (oil?): part of the WOT. The list is endless, by definition you state that whatever the President does, as long as he says it is so it is part of the WOT. Personally I do not think that is correct. Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 08:38, 17 May 2006 (UTC)

Please see WP:NOT#Wikipedia_is_not_a_crystal_ball.—Preceding unsigned comment added by Zer0faults (talk • contribs)

Irrelevant policy. To conclude that saying Bush determines what is part of the WOT, inevitable means that every conflict he says involves terrorism is part of ... is not a crystal ball, but rocksolid logic. It is a statement of fact and not a prediction. Just like saying that releasing an apple will cause it to fall to the ground. This is no prediction, it is an observation of the laws of physics. Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 07:25, 18 May 2006 (UTC)

The name World War 2 also did not specify a conflict, however it did not go on forever and nations didnt just attack eachother cause there was a world war, and they can just jump into the current name. Just because someone can, doesnt mean they will. Its not logic just because they can, or may, you cannot state they will because they have options. What you are attempting to do is to tell people what can happen in the future. Please see WP:NOT#Wikipedia_is_not_a_crystal_ball. We are here to report the current facts accuratly not judge them on the basis of their effects on the future. --Zer0faults 19:49, 18 May 2006 (UTC)

WW II was well defined. Since nobody knows what terrorism is, nobody has limited this "war" geographically, it is safe to say there are no limits, and in effect this war, contrary to WW II, will have no end. Hence, your repeated analogy is flawed. Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 09:45, 20 May 2006 (UTC)

That's exactly how I define "War on Terrorism". Do you have a better definition? You might want to reread the 9/18/2001 AUMF. The list is endless. The president is already authorized to send troops against anybody he considers a potential terrorist. In my opinion, WOT is a nonsensical propaganda term, there's no point in taking it literally. So if Bush had called it "QRKQWZ", we should label this template "QRKQWZ". The driving force behind this "War on Terrorism" are the US. Other countries tag along, more or less voluntarily. Some countries just serve as battleground, most involuntarily. In their 2006 QDRR the US government made it abundantly clear, that they will continue with extraterritorial military campaigns. (Next stop Iran?). So this "war" will stay, no matter how we call it. I assume that in a few years from now, a different name will have emerged, but for now the most commonly used label is "War on Terrorism". I think of it more as a working title. :-) Actually, this discussion shows, how clever the term WoT was chosen. People talk about semantics, not about the ongoing events. If this ain't good propaganda, than what is? As a compromise, I'm leaning towards "US War on Terrorism". --plauz 11:25, 17 May 2006 (UTC)

You can possibly put it in quotes as a means of finding a middle ground, however stating it as just US would be factually wrong since as it shows there are other nations involved and the UK was actually a member state of the initial invasion. Stating US' War on Terror seems to state noone else is involved, however the template itself goes against that. --Zer0faults 02:01, 18 May 2006 (UTC)

Makes sense. I updated the template below accordingly. --plauz 01:12, 19 May 2006 (UTC)

New version (see below) with focus on "US" rather than "Terrorism". It includes only military campaigns led or supported by the US and terrorist attacks on US targets. It does not include other terrorist incidents and potential military responses in lokal conflicts (like Chechnya or Israel/Palestine). --plauz 11:41, 17 May 2006 (UTC)

War on Terror(ism)

Military Campaigns	Terrorism	Primary participants
Led by USA 2001-2003 Operation Enduring Freedom - Afghanistan 2001-? Operation Enduring Freedom - Horn of Africa 2002 Operation Enduring Freedom - Philippines 2003 Operation Iraqi Freedom - Iraq Supported by USA 2004-current Waziristan War - Pakistan	Al-Qaeda and supporters 11 September 2001 attacks (USA) 11 October 2002 Bali bombing (Indonesia) 11 March 2004 Madrid train bombings (Spain) 7 July 2005 London bombings (UK) 1 October 2005 Bali bombings (Indonesia) 9 November 2005 Amman bombings (Jordan)	United States & main allies George W. Bush Tony Blair John Howard al-Qaeda and supporters Osama bin Laden Ayman al-Zawahiri Taliban Mohammed Omar

For a conflict to be part of the War on Terrorism, it has to have terrorists as the target, which was not the case for the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Esaborio 08:49, 20 May 2006 (UTC)

It was stated by Bush in his address to the UN here that terrorists were a target and further in Congressional Joint Resolution 114 here(PDF) and then also in his address on Tv before the start of the war here. There is also the fact that the Jordanian government has stated Saddam refused to turn over al-Zarqawi to them after they informed them where he could be found. Anyway as you can see terrorists and stopping terrorism were very much issues in the Iraq War. --Zer0faults 20:23, 21 May 2006 (UTC)

1. Bush lied about terrorists being in Iraq before the invasion. 2. The US didn't want al-Zarqawi, so that was not a reason for going to war. Esaborio 04:27, 22 May 2006 (UTC)

Your personal opinion is not what is at debate here. Also the fact that the Jordanian government asked Saddam to turn over al-Zarqawi proves terrorists were in fact in Iraq. Please read HJ Res 114 regarding why the US went to war. --Zer0faults 10:17, 22 May 2006 (UTC)

It's not my "personal opinion", it's a fact. Why would the US want al-Zarqawi for? They only care about themselves... Esaborio 06:18, 24 May 2006 (UTC)

Supporting of terrorists is supporting of terrorists. You cannot say there was a terrorist there, but since the US doesn't want him, it means he wasn't actually there. Also going to war over terrorism is just that, the reason comes before the conflict, noone is trying to justify it or prove they were right, simply state why they did it. --Zer0faults 01:46, 25 May 2006 (UTC)

The US wasn't looking for him, therefore he was not a reason for the agression against Iraq. Esaborio 05:08, 25 May 2006 (UTC)

The US never said it went their looking for him, it said it was looking for terrorists, which he is ... I am not justifying their actions but you are defying logic. Was he a terrorist? yes, was he in iraq? yes, was the US looknig for him? no. That doesnt change the fact that he was a terrorist in Iraq. Before you even start, yes there are terrorists in many many countries around the globe and yes the US if they wanted to could attack any and say its after the terrorists, but Wikipedia is Wikipedia:NOT#Wikipedia_is_not_a_crystal_ball and we can't say what they will do. We are here to present facts, not judge. --Zer0faults 14:18, 26 May 2006 (UTC)

And the fact is that Bush lied. He said there were al-Qaeda members in Iraq, which al-Zarqawi wasn't at the time. Esaborio 04:45, 27 May 2006 (UTC)

The above template is very US-centric. It does not, for example, include the Waziristan War, the Second Chechen War, or the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which are all of very high significance to the "War on Terror" in the global sense of the term. You might as well rename the template to American War on Terror. –Matveims 08:13, 30 May 2006 (UTC)

The first two ARE included. The template is US-centric because the War on Terrorism was begun as part of the American foreign policy, and the operations continue to be led by the US. Esaborio 03:19, 3 June 2006 (UTC)

Regarding Header

My revert to the header was done for the following. User User:Añoranza on 11 May, 2006 added "US Coined" to the header without a discussion ever being made, from there they then began to remove any edits made to the header to revert it back to its original state. I believe that shows the header is in fact in contention as to what it should be and a concensus is in fact trying to be worked out above, the header however seems to be still hotly debated and reccomend we leave it at its original state while we attempt to work out a resolution. Anyone in favor? comments? --Zer0faults 02:26, 18 May 2006 (UTC)

I count five contenders for the header to this template: War on Terrorism, "War on Terrorism", U.S. coined "War on Terrorism", U.S.-dubbed "War on Terrorism", and The United States's War on Terrorism. Which one came first strikes me as utterly irrelevant. There is no Wikipedia tradition that, in the absence of consensus, the original state of an article or template should be preserved. Personally, I feel that the header (and, ideally, the title) must in some way reflect the fact that it is the United States government who considers this both a "war" and a struggle against "terrorists" and that others do not agree on one or both counts. --Hyperbole 07:49, 18 May 2006 (UTC)

Are you stating we should instead constantly revert the article back and forth while waiting for a concensus to arrive? Since the the adding of the title is whats in contention would the title be best left in its original state before the contention while a concensus is reached? I am sorry if you felt I was debating the reasons for it being there or not. That is not what this discussion here is, its if the header should constantly be reverted without concensus or left in its original state. Should I take it that you feel the reversions should continue instead of leaving it in its original state? Please reply to clarify your position. Thank you --Zer0faults 13:29, 18 May 2006 (UTC)

Let's keep it simple: War on Terrorism. The caveats, POVs and yeah-buts belong in the main article, not in the template's header. --plauz 01:02, 19 May 2006 (UTC)

Second the above, I think if people have a problem with the term is should be discussed on the page of the term, not everywhere else or the templates header. --Zer0faults 16:51, 19 May 2006 (UTC)

That is the exact danger of propaganda terms, they simply mislead. Añoranza 01:06, 19 May 2006 (UTC)

I agree with Anoranza: to label a template with a propaganda term, without at least including some scare quotes, has the possibility of misleading those who read it. --Hyperbole 19:41, 30 May 2006 (UTC)

NPOV, quotation marks and bias

I'm rather tired right now, so I won't do any reverting or editing at all. Añoranza re-added the quotation marks to the term "war on terrorism". However, he did NOT remove the NPOV flag. But the NPOV dispute was just about that term - propaganda and all that. With him adding those dreadful quotation marks, the NPOV dispute should be settled (from his point-of-view). So why didn't he remove the tag? Bias? Or did he just forget? ... Good night (it's 2:42 here.. ;-)), a rather nonplussed Something Wicked 00:44, 20 June 2006 (UTC)

As you might have seen, others agree with me about the quotation marks. Furthermore, the article was categorized by others as US-centric. I agree with this and would like to know what others think about the NPOV issue before I remove it just because the originally cited reason for it was put into quotation marks. Note that I find the title even with quotation marks inappropriate and have written so. And do not have any doubt that the next one who reverts the quotation marks would care to place the NPOV again. Añoranza 01:08, 20 June 2006 (UTC)

Do you have a way that you will budge to have one or the other? I think if its US centric and recognized as such then quotation marks are not needed. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 10:45, 20 June 2006 (UTC)

Also engaging in a revert war because 1 user has agreed with you is sub par. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 11:54, 20 June 2006 (UTC)

My opinion is remove the quotation marks, remove the NPOV tag and remove the US-centric tag to this template. Users can click on to the actual article anyway and then make up their own minds from there. This template is meant to present facts in relation to what is called the "War on Terrorism", not to cater to the personal opinions of individuals opposed to the naming of the operations being conducted by the United States and her allies. --Edward Sandstig 21:33, 20 June 2006 (UTC)

Another rename suggestion

This is just thinking out loud, but it would be possible to rename this page to "War on Terror(ism)". It's a big ugly, but terror != terrorism, and both words are used for what is pretty much the same thing. Putting the 'ism' in brackets would at least show that the title is more of a label than it is a description. Regards, Ben Aveling 07:49, 18 May 2006 (UTC)

I hadn't considered that, while I think it may actually be a pretty intelligent idea, I do not think those who want to add "US dubbed", "US Led" will agree. The contention seems more over the fact they want it to be noted/implied that its the US who uses this term. I would like to point out that India, the US, Canada and UK governments all use this term. Would that not signify a majority of countries in which English is the primary language? --Zer0faults 13:32, 18 May 2006 (UTC)

I thought that War on terrorism had replaced War on terror, but some quick googling proved me wrong. Both terms ar in use. So War on terror(ism)) actually makes sense. It resolves the semantic dispute terror vs terrorism. And regarding US led, US dubbed, US coined, quotes, ... I vote for neither. --plauz 01:08, 19 May 2006 (UTC)

I second this vote, War on terror(ism)) seems like a good compromise however I too feel US Led, US Dubbed etc or even quotes should not be used, since the terror(ism) handles concern over misunderstandings. Very nice middleground. --Zer0faults 16:50, 19 May 2006 (UTC)

I've changed Terrorism to Terror(ism) in the template. If no one objects, I'll see if I can't move the page? Regards, Ben Aveling 08:27, 19 May 2006 (UTC)

Partial objection, "US Dubbed" still appearing and dubbed means "To give a name to facetiously or playfully; nickname." which doesn't seem appropriate in this case. I do however feel the "Terror(ism)" marking is a good decision. sorry forgot to sign this --Zer0faults 22:13, 19 May 2006 (UTC)

As was already explained above, "war on terror" is a propaganda term and cannot be used without quotation marks and comment. Añoranza 19:06, 20 May 2006 (UTC)

As this seems to be the last comment on the point, this edit summary seems to be wrong. Apparently, Hyperbole and Sfacets agree. [8] [9] Añoranza 00:15, 20 June 2006 (UTC)

Are you suggesting that NATO and their allies are the real terrorists? This is not a propaganda term as much as it is the real thing. People who support and fund terrorizing people and countries is Terror! SFrank85 19:14, 20 May 2006 (UTC)

I am not suggesting anyone to be a terrorist. But the tag "war on terror" is a propaganda term used by the US even in cases where NATO partners disagree, for example Iraq, where acts of terrorism became widespread after the invasion. Añoranza 10:41, 24 May 2006 (UTC)

So Saddam didnt gas the Kurds, didnt use chemical weapons on Iran, didnt attack Isreal with SCUD missles during the first war? His military officials did not have "rape rooms" they didnt terrorize the population of Iraq, there wasn't mass graves? Saddam himself was a terrorist, he even tried to have the US president assassinated. He is on trial for many crimes, most that would affirm he is a terrorist. --Zer0faults 11:43, 24 May 2006 (UTC)

The US were found guilty of supporting terrorist activities in Nicaragua. Does this justify to start templates "War on US terrorists" at all insurgency articles? Añoranza 00:07, 20 June 2006 (UTC)

Please, look at the countries and organisations that are/have been supported by the US! Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 10:33, 22 May 2006 (UTC)

Unfortunatly your personal political opinion is not fact.--Zer0faults 11:24, 22 May 2006 (UTC)

unfortunately for you, your habit of confusing fact for opinion seems to hinder your grasp of reality. Please, who supported Bin Laden? Who supported the IRA? Who supported FARC? I rest my case. Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 11:52, 22 May 2006 (UTC)

I am not sure what your case is, sorry can you please clarify to the community as to what you are stating and how it relates to the discussion. thank you --Zer0faults 14:33, 22 May 2006 (UTC)

He explained that if Saddam is a terrorist for what he did decades ago, the same standard should be applied to the US that was even found guilty at an international court. Añoranza 00:12, 20 June 2006 (UTC)

Current leaders only?

Do we have a current leaders only policy for this template? If so, should Ibrahim al-Jaafari be removed?

Certainly, this "War on Terror" will continue after many of the key players leave office, so will Tony Blair and Jacques Chirac be removed once they resign next year?

I think current and former leaders should remain on the list. I know it can get pretty large then, but in two years this template wont have Bush on it or Blair then. I would say both --Zer0faults 23:31, 19 May 2006 (UTC)

I don't think former leaders need to be deleted, but it is confusing if we have a mixture without noting it. Añoranza 01:34, 20 May 2006 (UTC)

Perhaps a tag and key? (OL) after the name or simply a * and then a notice at bottom of template stating those leaders are original members? --Zer0faults 01:49, 20 May 2006 (UTC)

As it is a hystorical template, I feel all leaders should be kept, not only the current ones. Esaborio 08:46, 20 May 2006 (UTC)

Go ahead, but take into account what two others agreed upon: it needs to be noted if someone is out of office. Añoranza 09:13, 20 May 2006 (UTC)

I wouldn't mind a tag or asteriks if possible to not they are not in office currently or to note who is in office etc. But I do strongly believe all leaders should be mentioned as the main proponents of this conflict will be gone by 2 years time. --Zer0faults 14:21, 20 May 2006 (UTC)

It appears inaccurate to list the UN and Kofi Annan as U.S./NATO allies in the "War on Terror"? Annan's been pretty critical of the whole thing, e.g.: [10] [11]. I also have strong doubts about whether this can be framed as a NATO operation. The template has been cast as "NATO's War on Terror" by those who want to make the point that the U.S. is not the only participant. While I sympathize with that sentiment, I just don't think it's accurate: it is not a NATO-vs-Al Qaeda conflict.

Indeed it is not, but so far political bias has gotten in the way of properly defining what this conflict is. If we were to only recognize the actions taken against Al Qaeda as part of the War on Terror, than it is indeed NATO that is the major player, as NATO declared war using the "An attack on one is an attack on all" clause. But NATO is not in reality the "major" player in the War on Terror as it actually is, as NATO has not participated in other parts of the War on Terror, such as the Iraq War. So its sort of a dead end that we have reached. Either it is solely the war against Al Qaeda, and thus inevitably a NATO affair, or it is indeed a broader conflict that can more properly be defined as being waged by the United States and Allies, against terrorists and state sponsors of terror (thus making Iraq a part of it). Or really, its a matter of what we want to say it is here, as we already know that it is the latter. Rangeley 05:38, 21 May 2006 (UTC)

I think NATO has to be included they are participating in Afghanistan which is undisputed part of War On Terror. The UN was also for Afghanistan. I think there is this trend that people feel just because its criticized means its not happening. Annan can say he doesnt like it but there is already personnel dedicated to the cause, hence they belong in. --Zer0faults 13:36, 21 May 2006 (UTC)

I also feel the UN and Kofi Annan should not be listed, and enphasis should be taken off NATO. Esaborio 04:32, 22 May 2006 (UTC)

Correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't Afghanistan UN operation and isnt NATO there currently. I don't see how we can lower a countries emphasis, but we can possibly put them in alphabetical order to be completely fair? --Zer0faults 10:15, 22 May 2006 (UTC)

Wasn't it initiated by the US, and later on NATO stepped in? Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 11:53, 22 May 2006 (UTC)

I do not believe so, Afghanistan's initial invasion I believe was UN supported and I know France and UK were involved in initial attacks. I will do some research and see what I can find.

From what I found the war was authorized under Un Security Council Res 678 authorizing all members states use force if Iraq did not withdraw from Kuwait by Jan. 15th. So it was the UN deciding on the war, you can find the direct link via the UN website under Security Council. --Zer0faults 12:39, 22 May 2006 (UTC)

But that was the GULF WAR, not the War on Terrorism. Esaborio 06:22, 24 May 2006 (UTC)

Many scholars disagree with that explanation, so I doubt this is sufficient. The current accepted view is that Iraq was invaded without UN approval. As to Afghanistan, I already voiced my doubts. Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 14:09, 22 May 2006 (UTC)

Just to add, simply because they do not support the war doesn't mean they didnt lay the legal foundation the US was able to use to goto war. It should also be noted Res 678 does not end with the customary "remain seized of the matter" --Zer0faults 14:31, 22 May 2006 (UTC)

Unfortunatly our legal experts do not trump that many of the UN member states did in fact invade Afghanistan on the basis of that resolution. As for Iraq it is in fact highly debated if the US could use the UN resolution to goto war. Also considering Annan is currently leading the UN and its forces are in fact in Afghanistan, then Koffi supports Afghanistan so he should remain on the list. This isnt a list of who was first supporting, who later stepped in etc. Its a list of those involved at one point with the War on Terror(ism), whether in office now or then. --Zer0faults 14:26, 22 May 2006 (UTC)

You can name these countries you refer to in "many of the UN member states did in fact invade Afghanistan?" Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 14:45, 22 May 2006 (UTC)

Of the following only China as a permanant member of the Security Council did not participate:

Canada, Australia, UK, New Zealand, France, Germany, Russia, Italy, Netherlands, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Norway, Bahrain, Jordan, Japan, Portugal, Poland, Roamnia

Or you can look here United_States_invasion_of_Afghanistan#Nature_of_the_coalition. --Zer0faults 15:28, 22 May 2006 (UTC)

While Kofi Annan and the United Nations may have been critical of the invasion of Iraq, they are supporters of the greater "War on Terror." The invasion of Afghanistan received almost unanimous support from the UN, and NATO invoked Article 5, declaring the 9/11 attacks to be attacks on all NATO states. Therefore, I will be re-adding NATO and the UN.

For those who want more information please see here(PDF) It is the UN resolution authorizing the creation of the International Security Assistance Force which the UN has setup in Afghanistan. This shows the UN supported the actions in Afghanistan, previous resolutions are mentioned in the document. Please can we now stop removing UN from the listing. --Zer0faults 20:47, 22 May 2006 (UTC)

You misunderstand. Where does it say that the UN has started a WOT? Afghanistan was in response to 9-11, but was it designated as WOT? Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 05:57, 23 May 2006 (UTC)

If you have a point you would like to make then feel free to do the research to prove it and present the facts here for the community to see. --Zer0faults 09:43, 23 May 2006 (UTC)

NATO

Why does this template state "NATO and allies" as an opposing faction, however the only countries listed are Britain, Canada, United States. The last time I checked France, Spain, Germany etc. were members of NATO yet they are considered "Other important Leaders". Isn't it misleading to state NATO is pursuing this "war". Wouldn't "United States and allied countries", "United States and allies" be a better option? Kyle sb 11:13, 23 May 2006 (UTC)

You are absolutely correct, but some contributors feel the need to "muddy the waters" by erroneously claiming that NATO is fighting a global WOT. Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 11:20, 23 May 2006 (UTC)

This if anything only supports that NATO should be listed by itself since Germany, Spain and France all sent troops to Afghanistan. So if anything we should remove the "and allies" part. --Zer0faults 11:37, 23 May 2006 (UTC)

I support Zer0faults, the NATO contribution to the conflict, especially in Afghanistan, has been undeniable. In addition, Scheffer supported the invasion of Iraq.

That's fine but the NATO leaders placed in "other important leaders" should be removed and placed bellow the United States. It is a violation of POV the first section because 1) it implies that NATO only includes the United States, Canada and Britain. 2) Austrlia is listed under NATO and participants, when Australia isn't even in the North Atlantic. Personally I hate this template and would have it deleted, but that's already been discussed. The template implies this a global war with two defined sides being NATO and Al-Qaeda, it's so much more complicated. Instead it would be better to have NATO as a participant and then bellow it Other allies: such as Australia etc. Iraq confuses the situation more, because although there is general agreement by NATO countries over countering terrorism, only a few nations supported the invasion of Iraq, which was argued over WMD issues more than terrorism. Kyle sb 08:40, 24 May 2006 (UTC)

More leaders

If we are considering al-Qaeda's operations in Iraq terrorism, then shouldn't their opposites, meaning the Iraqi government, be included in this template. I suggest adding Ibrahim al-Jaafari, Nouri al-Maliki, and Muqtada al-Sadr.

Also, should participants in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict be included, such as Olmert, Abbas, and Haniya?

Question - why is Mohammed Omar listed as "not in office," is he not still in control of the the Taleban?

72.136.36.104 22:36, 25 May 2006 (UTC)

Because he is no longer a head of state. Esaborio 04:52, 27 May 2006 (UTC)

From what I understand the war between the Palestinians and Isreali's has been going on considerably longer, I wouldn't think either of these countries leaders should be present. Are they included in any of the conflicts above? do they have troops in any of the conflicts? Have they provided material or other support for the conflicts? I am not stating they don't just offering a measuring stick. --Zer0faults 14:14, 26 May 2006 (UTC)

I agree with Zer0faults. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is another subject. Esaborio 04:52, 27 May 2006 (UTC)

If so the organizations recognized (by US?) as terrorist should be involved: Hamas in Palestine, Hezbollah in Lebanon etc.... Shmuliko 05:22, 1 June 2006 (UTC)

No, because the US is not fighting them directly, as it is al-Qaeda. Esaborio 03:20, 3 June 2006 (UTC)

Change of title for Afghanistan discussion

I changed the title to US war in Afghanistan as that is a neutral term NPOV and correctly depicts the article in question - the "invasion" was the start - the article covers the "War." The reason for reverting does not make any sense. Explain. --Northmeister 04:08, 2 June 2006 (UTC)

The invasion is the spark that stared the war and subsequent events. It is a term used widely, and the very definition of invasion is when a military force overturns a sovereign nation, which is what happened.

The invasion was a point in time, whereas 'war' implies an ongoing event (which is already described via the entire template). The linked article describes both the invasion and subsequent war.

Sfacets 04:33, 2 June 2006 (UTC)

Sure - if it is a timeline you speak of regarding this template, I concur with your point. --Northmeister 06:35, 2 June 2006 (UTC)

Please at least let a consensus be formed before reverting this back. Especially don't use edit summaries such as "rv per discussion", there was no real discussion or consensus on this.--Jersey Devil 11:34, 2 June 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Requests for comment/Zer0faults

For those interested, an RfC has been filed regarding User:Zer0faults at Wikipedia:Requests for comment/Zer0faults. Any comments would be appreciated. -- Mr. Tibbs 07:02, 12 June 2006 (UTC)

'Invasion' vs 'War

Invasion is a point in time, a strating point for War, which is a continuation of the invasion over a period of time. Since this is a timeline, I have changed "U.S. war in Afghanistan" to 'U.S. invasion of Afghanistan'. Sfacets 08:03, 12 June 2006 (UTC)

Wouldn't that mean the "situation" in Afghanistan should be called a war? It is well passed the invasion stages. Its been going on for 4 years now. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 10:06, 12 June 2006 (UTC)

Yes, but as I said, the invasion is a flag, a marking point in history for the ongoing conflict. Sfacets 10:15, 12 June 2006 (UTC)

I get that, but are you calling only the invasion part of the War on Terror and not the rest? the articles was renamed which is why I changed it in the template, there is no invasion article, so it will just redirect to the war article. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 10:17, 12 June 2006 (UTC)

The article was renamed because the War in Afghanistan is just that a war - the invasion obviously was the first step - but the war continues. I don't see a reason to keep reverting back to invasion, which does not accurately describe what is going on. Would you call World War II - Normandy Invasion or Invasion of France? World War II had many invasions to take back Europe or by the other side to take over countries like Poland. Yet, all those invasions were a part of the larger war - including the Japanese invasion of China and Manuchuria and the attack on Pearl Harbor - yet all are World War II. The War in Afghanistan, which history more than likely will call the Afghanistan War is America's response to September 11th, 2001 and a part of the overall War on Terror that America is presently engaged in. You have further down in the timeline other events described as 'war' - why opposition to this phrase 'War in Afghanistan' which is neutral, historically correct etc.? I brought this up earlier and let it drop since consensus was formed against my change (see above) but I see others concur now. I reverted back to ZerOfaults version and agree with his statements above. --Northmeister 12:17, 12 June 2006 (UTC)

Operation APOLLO/Operation Active Endeavour

Should these be included as "Main events"? Esaborio 02:15, 15 June 2006 (UTC)

I think they should be included, but I also do not think they are main events. Then again OAE does show NATO's direct response in the War on Terror. OPOLLO seems to be directly linked to the afghan war, so maybe an astericks can be used and put it under afghan war? I would not object to OAE being moved to other events though. OPOLLO is directly linked to afghan war as its Canada's involvement in it. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 12:09, 15 June 2006 (UTC)

Iraq and the War on Terrorism

I would invite all who are interested to partake in the discussion that is taking place on this page. Rangeley 16:15, 18 June 2006 (UTC)

• Since having a seperate page for this debate is silly I started a proper RFC where people can comment and are directed to all previous discussions, contrary to this suggested page where another view and reference to previous consensus is disallowed. Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 12:44, 20 June 2006 (UTC)

Globalize Tag

Can someone please explain the globalize tag? If you look at the operations taking place, Operation Active Endeavor is NATO, Operation APOLLO is Canada, Warizstan War is not primarily US fighters. Everything in "Other Events" also have nothing to do with the US directly ... --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 19:54, 18 June 2006 (UTC)

Please refer to prior discussion on terms judged US-Centric. The tag was added based on this dispute. Sfacets 20:00, 18 June 2006 (UTC)

Can you provide the section heading, I am not seeing it. I will move my post there once its been located where there is. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 21:20, 18 June 2006 (UTC)

I have to admit, I have no idea why this template is flagged as US-centric. The War on Terrorism is not a only a US initiative; in fact, NATO itself - no, the US are not the only member of NATO - declared a state of defence after the September 11 attacks. The template provides a comprehensive overview on WOT's leading figures, ranging from George W. Bush to Junichiro Koizumi to Angela Merkel to John Howard. In case you forgot, these are heads of states of heads of governments of different countries, not all members of NATO (Australia and Japan, for instance).

Just because the US is judged to be the leader of the WOT coalition, this template is not US-centric. Numerous operations conducted within the War on Terrorism are not led by the US - the US do not contribute the bulk of the forces or do even participate in some important operations. Operation Active Endeavour and Operation Enduring Freedom - Horn of Africa are but two examples.

The War on Terrorism is not a US-only, but a multinational operation and this is reflected by this template.

I also have to admit that I'm sort of nonplussed because NOBODY who supports this Globalize Tag deigns to enlighten those who have no idea why the template was flagged with their reasons to do so. This is contrary to WP policy, where discussion is encouraged. However, no discussion can take place when one side simply refuses to justify the steps taken. Sfacets' comment about prior discussions on terms judged US-Centric is absurd; he does not provide any insight into these putative disputes. Sfacets' refusal to lay out his reasons is a form of gross disrepect for his fellow Wikipedians who seek to improve the template and the associated articles. Cheers, Something Wicked 20:32, 21 June 2006 (UTC)

I originally thought sfacets was on a wikibreak and I had just missed him, judging by his contrib list it seems that I may just be being ignored. I am going to remove the globalize tag, I am sure someone will put it back, hopefully then they can answer the question. I guess I am not the only one looking for this discussion on the globalize tag. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 20:35, 21 June 2006 (UTC)

Nonplussed. I haven't been 'ignoring' your requests. The intent of the template was to address the issues discussed throughout this page, including ut not limited to "propaganda term", removal of quotation marks, and labeling of incursions into territories using US-tagged 'codenames'.

The template was aimed at eventually replacing the POV-tag, being more appropriate in this situation. There is no 'section heading' since most of the discussion on this page addresses US-centric vs world-view. I have re-inserted the template. Sfacets 03:05, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

The issue you did not address however is that the WOT is not just a US thing. If you look at the list of things related you can see some of the events are a majority of non-us forces, or events not related to the US at all. Operations such as Active Endeavor and ost of the terrorist attacks. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 12:31, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

Regardless of anyone's opinion tags like that shouldn't be on a template because it contaminates every page that the template is on. PPGMD 13:16, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

Iraq War

Discussion on the consensus reached is located here [12]. Rangeley 01:35, 21 June 2006 (UTC)

The still ongoing proper RFC is open for comments regarding whether or not Iraq was invaded to fight terrorism.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 13:03, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

Please note the poll directly above states that anyone who supports that they are linked has to say they are doing it without facts and are being unobjectionable. (2) boycott comments have been left after this user moved another users votes to where he felt they should go, then moved their comment. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 13:26, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

The question given is "People that support including Iraq in the War on Terror, because they think that since President Bush has said Iraq is "part of the War on Terror" it is sufficient to make it a fact, and it is irrelevant whether such a statement is factual or supported by evidence" - See the bold part as to why 2 users have boycotted the poll. Furthermoer the poll attempts to pigeon hold peoples views, meaning only people who support that, can do so because of that reason. Which means someone who believes it is because terrorists are being fought is excluded, someone who believes it is because Congress stated WOT numerous times in res 114 is excluded, someone who believes it is because Iraq was a state sponsor of terrorism is excluded, someone who believes it is because of Saddams funding of the PALF is excluded, someone who believes it is because one of the UN resolutions tells Saddam to stop terrorist affiliations. etc. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 13:33, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

People can read and are smart enough to understand things for themselves. Feel free to explain why you rewrote that RFC and why correcting blatant manipulation is against policy. Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 13:30, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

Whether it is links to or accusations of being a terrorist. At the end of the day the question remains was Iraq invaded to fight terrorism which the WOT says it is doing.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 19:33, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

Leave your political justifications at the door. We here at Wikipedia are here to write fact based articles, not attempt to justify or villafy anyone or anything. Stop moving my comments. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 19:39, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

Fact, Iraq was not behind 9-11, fact US intelligence stated Iraq had no connections to international terrorism, fact, looking at the timestamps you have just now reshuffled where your comments originally were. Yet another example of manipulation.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 19:44, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

CIA said Iraq had no ties to al-Qaeda. Proven links to PALF, I proved this to you already. I can also comment wherever I want, including in response to myself to clarify my statements, get over it, and stop moving them. Fact Nescio has never read HJ Res 114, and that is why he keeps mentioning 9-11. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 19:51, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

Overuse of template

Please, please, stop adding this template to every article listed within it. It's too big, very tangential to most articles (eg. country leaders), and feels like it has a POV slant. Thanks. Outriggr 23:48, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

I agree; in fact I think there are virtually no articles on which this should go. It feels much more like a "portal" type thing than something that ought to be part of an encyclopedia article proper. --Delirium 07:01, 25 June 2006 (UTC)

I disagree, any page containing an operation or battle related to WOT shoulf get the template, like any other template covering a larger operation, (ie. Cold War, WW2) --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 12:32, 25 June 2006 (UTC)

What this person thinks is every single article that remotely may eventually be seen as terrorism related should be part of WOT.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 23:40, 25 June 2006 (UTC)

Your lack of reading is starting to amaze me. Please refrain from addressing me or things I say if you are going to mistate them, thank you. Considering it seems you are the only one who misread what I wrote. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 12:28, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

Care to link to where he said that? Rangeley 23:50, 25 June 2006 (UTC)

I agree that this template is massive and overused. I hate it. Coffee 13:03, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

Please be specific and say where its being used that normally a template would not be. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 13:04, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

I'd view the template's former inclusion on Paul Martin as excessive, for example. [13] Kurieeto 13:20, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

I think they can be left off of people, however events, wars and operations I think they should be left on. Just my opinion, you may want to wait for others comments or just be bold --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 13:23, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

Could we edit the template to reduce its size? That might abate some concerns. The template is just really, really big, for example it takes up more than two thirds of the page on my monitor. I'd hate to see what it did on an older monitor in say a public library. Editing out some inclusions in the political leaders section might help here. For example, if the template doesn't belong on article Paul Martin, does his name really merit being in it? Additionally, that third column is twice as long as any of the others, which has resulted in a lot of empty unused space. Has a row-based layout been considered, instead of a column-based layout? Do the country flags need to be included? Kurieeto 13:32, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

I am saying it does not need to be on his page because like most templates related to large scale conflicts, the people involved do not have the template on their page. He is a part of the conflct and after long long discussions on this page the layout has been developed. So while he is important to the WOT, the WOT is not as important to his personal story perhaps. I was just attempting to reach a compromise, not stating he shouldnt be listed in the template. Just remove it from the persons page if you have a problem with it, I wont put it back at least. But I doubt you are gonig to garner much support for another community rework of this entire template. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 13:53, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

I appreciate your approach to compromise, I didn't mean to show any disrespect for the consensus of previous discussions. Are there examples of other similar-sized and/or column-based navigational templates that I could compare this one to? Kurieeto 14:24, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

I believe there is a Template:Cold_War, not sure about a WW one. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 14:36, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

I had already listed the template for deletion as I could not see the point of it. Decision was keep, as noted to the top of this discussion. If there are more people now who think it should be deleted you could relist it. Añoranza 11:06, 27 June 2006 (UTC)

What is the criteria for inclusion of a political leader in this template? Kurieeto 02:16, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

I believe its the involvement of their country while they were in power in the WOT, through operations launched by them or jointly. Or their own comments they are part of it or supporting it. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 03:01, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz (Saudi King)

Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz has been the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia since 1995, and has ruled since his brother's death in 2005. He presided over the KSA after the September 11 Attacks and has approved several strikes on militants in the country. Does anyone else think he should join the list? He's certainly been a lot more involved than Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan. Picaroon9288 23:08, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

Well, I added him. (And put borders around flags with white edges.) Picaroon9288 02:20, 27 June 2006 (UTC)

Problems with neutrality and factual accuracy

• According to whom is the Iraq War part of the "War on Terrorism"? No politician has stated that the invasion of Iraq was intended to quash terrorism. It may be a cause for terrorism, but that's not what this template is describing.

• According to whom are José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, Paul Martin, Jean Chretien, and Junichiro Koizumi, amongst others, primary figures in the "War on Terrorism". The first three vehemently oppose(ed) several American efforts in the "War on Terrorism". And Koizumi has recently drastically reduced the role and number of Japanese troops in the Middle East.

• Since the "War on Terrorism" is the invention of Western leaders, the title and events within the template imply all of their viewpoints.

• Overall, the inclusion of events and figures in this template seems based on the opinions of Wikipedia editors rather than reputable sources.

• To rectify this bias, perhaps a statement to this effect should be placed in the template:

According to proponents of the "War on Terrorism", these events and figures are important components of the "War". [source]

--WGee 19:52, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

The War on Terrorism is a campaign waged by the USA and its allies, against those they see as terrorists and state sponsors of terror. As such, the Iraq War has been recognized as a part of it, after two month discussion. [14]. The criteria for this template, much like the criteria for the Cold War template, is that the people played a major part in the conflict. Not everyone on this template I would agree with, for instance Zapatero. The criteria for events has been that it is either a part of the campaign, such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Waziristan, or it directly impacted involved countries, such as the Madrid bombings. Rangeley 19:59, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

I would like to point out that after two polls disagreeing with the claim Iraq was invaded to fight terrorism this user ignored consensus and started a new poll, flawed by votestacking, and incorrect statement of the controversy. To ascertain whether people think Iraq was invaded to fight terrorism you will find a RFC where you can contribute and state what you think on the subject.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 10:37, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

(2) other polls about if it should be in the infobox. Not about if its part of the WOT. Please read more carefully next time. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 11:53, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

Why did people object to including it in the infobox? Oh, they said claiming Iraq was invaded to fight terrorism is a controversial statement. That is odd, you seem to deny they said that.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 13:21, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

One of my points is that the template should be derived from reputable sources rather than the viewpoints of a small group of Wikipedians. Locate sources which state that the Iraq War et cetera are part of the "War on Terrorism" and perhaps this template will hold some legitimacy. -- WGee 20:02, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

Right from the Resolution authorizing the war itself. "Whereas the United States is determined to prosecute the war on terrorism and Iraq's ongoing support for international terrorist groups combined with its development of weapons of mass destruction in direct violation of its obligations under the 1991 cease-fire and other United Nations Security Council resolutions make clear that it is in the national security interests of the United States and in furtherance of the war on terrorism that all relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions be enforced, including through the use of force if necessary; " --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 20:15, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

The link gave you shows the text of the consensus along with links showing it as part. Rangeley 20:08, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

What about all of the other military operations and leaders? (Note the et cetera) -- WGee 20:12, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

Which leader or operation do you have an issue with? --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 20:15, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

I, personally, only have an issue with a few leaders, but that is irrelevant. The inclusion of all leaders and events in this template must be supported by reputable sources. A consensus among a small group of editors does take precedence over reputable sources. -- WGee 20:20, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

To address your concerns:

1. Congress said it was when they voted on House Joint Resolution 114, the Authorization to use force in Iraq.
2. They were presidents or leaders that A) Commited their troops or other support for operations involved in the War on Terror, or b) Were highly affected by the WOT, such as being voted out of office primarily for their support of it, or lack of action against it. They are not listed as supporters.
3. Which is why there was a globalize tag, one I did not agree with since it should include Canada, Pakistan, Japan etc.
4. Please be specific to which events you are discussing
5. The globalize tag covers this considering you think these people and their involvement is a western idea.

--zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 20:09, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

The globalize tag does not address my concerns that the template might be factually inaccurate. I'll drop my complaint when I see reputable sources that describe all of the figures and events within the template as part of the "War on Terror". -- WGee 20:16, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

Which ones do you feel should not be included according to the reason I gave you as to why they are included: "They were presidents or leaders that A) Commited their troops or other support for operations involved in the War on Terror, or b) Were highly affected by the WOT, such as being voted out of office primarily for their support of it, or lack of action against it. They are not listed as supporters." --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 20:30, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

My main concern is that you call certain political leaders, such as José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, Romano Prodi, and Paul Martin, "participants", even though they have not personally pledged troops to any of the war efforts. Calling them "participants" because they were politically affected in some way by their countries' involvement in the "War on Terror" is misleading. Paul Martin, for instance, did not pledge support for the "War on Terror", nor was he voted out of office primarily because of it, so he I don't see where he fits into your criteria for inclusion. Also, you should mention the criteria for a "participant" in the template, to avoid confusion. -- WGee 04:41, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

The problem is that WOT is claimed to be a global conflict, yet only the US gets to decide what exactly it stands for. Therefore terrorism, WOT and participant is "what the US says it means," no other opinion is allowed, making the entire concept ipso facto violating NPOV.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 10:42, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

Hence the globalize tag, this has already been discussed. Its also not only the US as NATO has declared Active Endeavor to be part of the the WOT. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 11:53, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

Hence the general objection to what appears to be a statement of fact, and not the opinion of the Bush administration.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 13:21, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

God job ignoring the second sentence. Please do not address me anymore as you do it rudely and with snide comments. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 13:23, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

Martin continued his troops involvement in engagements such as OIF-A which is part of the WOT. Therefore he is supporting it through troops. Jose Luis Rodríguez Zapatero ran on an anti Iraq policy against his opponent who was pro war, its largely speculated that that was the defining reason of his victory. It also well believed that what led the opinion polls to switch to quickly from the former leader to Zapatero was the Madrid Train Bombings, another WOT event. As for Prodi I do not know, are troops from Italy in Iraq or OIF-A? --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 10:14, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

Your second reason (reason "b") is invalid, in my view. It is not up to you or any other Wikipedian to "speculate" the causes of politicians' defeats, especially by using weasel phrases such as "it is largely speculated". That was the point I was making in my last comments. Also, the fact that you don't know if Italian troops are in Iraq or Afghanistan indicates the need to use reputable sources to back up claims that these people are actually "participants". Moreover, the participants of the War on Terror should be named by country rather than leader, as is the custom. -- WGee 15:23, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

They are not named by country cause sometimes a leader pulls troops out. If it was listed by country it would have to stay on the list even though the country is no longer involved. As for me not knowing if Italian troops are in Iraq or Afghanistan, well there is alot I do not know in the world, this encyclopedia is not limited to my knowledge, so i doubt we should remove everything I do not know. As for our political defeat friend, read his article, there are plenty of sources in it. PS no other template is using the guidelines you are asking for. You say "named by country rather than leader, as is the custom." but if you view the Cold War template its by leader. The WW2 may have been done by country because no leaders pulled out support half way through, however either way it proves its not customary. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 10:44, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

If it was listed by country it would have to stay on the list even though the country is no longer involved. -- I don't understand. If the country is no longer involved, it should be removed from the template; it's as simple as that. And you're arguments to circumvent a founding policy of Wikipedia—citing sources—are rather weak. -- WGee 20:29, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

This is about historical accuracy. To have a list of countries that supported the WOT as you propose, would lead France to not be on the list, even though they supported the invasion of Afghanistan. Your attempts to remove content from a template by quoting policy on articles is pretty weak. Considering you have not objected to the inclusion exclusion criteria, I will post to your talk page in 1 weeks time, how each leader is related to the WOT. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 20:41, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

Poll on Recent Edits

Editors who agree the "Other events" section should be renamed to "Other events and US response" and include: NSA electronic surveillance program, Plame affair, Yellowcake forgery, Unitary executive theory, Unlawful combatant, Combatant Status Review Tribunal, Extraordinary rendition & Black site.

Those in favour of including actions that are stated as part of WOT

1. If Iraq needs to be included on some rather shaky logic, surely those events and actions that are officialy stated to be in name of WOT should be included. Extraordinary rendition is apparently needed to fight terrorists, unlawful combatant status is apparently needed to fight and protect against terrorism, et cetera. Point is the Bush administration states time and time again these action are part of the WOT since without them the US would be run over by terrorists.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 14:06, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

   So you feel the Plame Affair and Yellow Cake Forgery were necessary in fighting terrorism as part of the war on terror? Unitary Executive Theory does not fall into this category as well as Extraordinary Rendition as both concepts existed before the WOT. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 14:08, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

   Clearly the UET as interpreted by the Bush administration is entirely novel. Second, it is this legal oddity that is used to justify torture, extraordinary rendition, the NSA program, et cetera. This makes it the cornerstone of the Bush administration's rationale behind the policies in the WOT!Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 14:27, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

   Can I see your source where the Bush cabinet uses UET to justify its actions. Provide that and I will agree to have it included. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 14:29, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

   Remember the Commander in Chief rationale that is used in every controversy to date? Please read the relevant articels and you will see it, start by reading UET itself, it links to all other relevant articles.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 14:33, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

   UET is different from simply saying he is commander in cheif. Please provide a source or stop your accusations. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 14:46, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

   After you have read the articles on ER, UC, UET, CSRT, signing statement and all their references we can discuss further. Untill such time you have insufficient knowledge to have a meaningful debate.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 15:17, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

   Quote please. You made a statement support it now. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 17:14, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

   Black site is also a concept that existed before the WOT. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 14:13, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

   But is an integral part of the kidnappings worldwide.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 14:27, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

   This template is about the WOT Campaign, not kidnapping. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 14:29, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

   But kidnapping is done as part of the WOT.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 14:33, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

   Can I see your source that lists it as such. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 14:36, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

   Extraordinary rendition and unlawful combatant.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 14:43, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

   I just looked through the ER article and it does not show a single quote about the WOT, nor does the term come up except in the category listing ... Quote please. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 14:46, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

   Do tell, why does the Bush administration ignore the GC and kidnap people worldwide if not as part of WOT? Is it to promote safe sex, or democracy, or is it to eradicate hunger from the planet?Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 15:21, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

   I am still waiting on your quote. Your sarcasm however is not appreciated. Once again, ER and UC articles do not list anyone from Bush cabinet stating either of those are part of the WOT. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 17:14, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

   Just looked through the UC article, also failnig to see where the administration is saying it uses this as part of the WOT. Your claim below is they should be included because the Bush administration says it uses them for this purpose. I would like a quote by Bush himself or his Press speaker. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 14:47, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

   Do tell, why does the Bush administration ignore the GC and denies due legal processto suspected terrorists if not as part of WOT? Is it to promote safe sex, or democracy, or is it to eradicate hunger from the planet?Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 15:21, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

   Quote please, sarcasm aside, you have yet to support your comment that Bush administration calls these part of the WOT. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 17:16, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

   Can you please also expand by stating who said they are part of the WOT as your new section implies someone has. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 14:20, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

Those against:

1. I think it is bloating the article, and not necessary, the WOT template is following templates of other campaigns such as WW2 and Cold War. It does list everything and anything, but major events and people/nations involved. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 14:01, 29 June 2006 (UTC)
2. Its atypical to include these in a template, see the cold war on for reference. Rangeley 14:31, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

Discussion

Since this is a US defined concept we can refer to the Bush administration repeatedly claiming ER, UC, et cetera are necessary to fight terrorism and as such are part of it.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 14:23, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

They are not events ... You change the heading then attempt to justify its new contents, without ever justifynig changing the heading in the first place. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 14:27, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

Sponsoring terrorism is not an event, yet miraculously can be used when justifying the invasion of Iraq. Second, kidnapping people constitutes an event, torturing people is an event, ignoring international law is an event. You do not get to pick what is part of this war. You yourself have used outlandish arguments, so all I do is include everything that answers to what yopu yourself explained is part of the WOT.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 14:30, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

I think people would see by your definition of event, exactly why they should vote to prevent the further additions of thigns you call "events" and classify as important enough to be included. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 14:34, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

Can I see a dif of this definition you claim I gave ... Thank you. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 14:35, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

Nescio, that is the most farfetched thing I have heard in a while. We arent putting the fact Saddam was a state sponsor of terror on the template. We are putting an event, the invasion and subsequent war. What you are doing is trying to include all sorts of related laws, which would be equivalent to including the articles about Saddam's orders to gas the kurds, or orders to carry out terror attacks. To have laws is not typical of such templates. And I am pretty sure that this is in violation of WP:Point. Rangeley 14:37, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

The logic advanced was that since SH had links to terrorism the invasion was part of ... Clearly, using the same logic results in including all actions taken in relation to fighting terrorism. It is being consistent.14:41, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

Will you be adding every law and document to the WW2 and Cold War templates respectively as well? --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 14:43, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

No but if the administration repatedly claims that ER, Guantanamo Bay and other policies are vital in the fight agaisnt terroriswm they surely are more relevant than a makebelieve link between SH and purported terrorists.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 14:55, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

Quote of Bush saying Er is part of WOT please. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 15:00, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

How can it be vital to, but not part of WOT?Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 15:04, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

Nescio, would you support adding every law that was related to the Cold War to the Cold War template? Would you support adding every law that was related to World War Two to the World War Two template? Or do you recognize that this is not the function of the template? Rangeley 15:22, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

Law? This is of course a red herring since nobody wants to add any laws as part of this unlimited conflict! This template is about all actions taken by the US government to fight terrorism and apparently what is considered terrorist actions. By their own admission the ignore the GC as necessary, spying on US citizens is said to be pivotal in the fight, torturing detainees is also warranted as means to fight, et cetera. If the template says part of, we need to include all actions that are officially stated as adopted to fight terrorism. Let's not ignore what the Bush administration has to say.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 15:49, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

Nescio, your attempt to find a contradiction here isnt going to work. These templates are not for everything. The Cold War template details major events and major players. And so will this. A law is not a major event. An order to commit terrorism is not a major event. The terrorist attack resulting from the order is a major event. The war resulting from the law is a major event. Rangeley 15:51, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

What laws am I discussing, and how is spying on millions of US citizens not a major event?Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 15:59, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

What event or period are you discussing? Mccarthyism is included in the Cold War template, but not the specific laws against being a communist. Laws are not events, ER is not an event, NSA Wiretapping is not an event. You have to understand the difference between a law, and an event. Rangeley 16:15, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

A major violation of WP:POINT. We will see how the community feels about adding these items + who knows how many more Nescio can dig up. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 14:38, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

Again, to avoid such controversy, I would like to see reputable sources from the US government or elsewhere that identify all of the events in the template as part of the War on Terror. Furthermore, it is necessary to make a distinction between primary and peripheral combatants. To list them all in equal standing is extrememly misleading, as the War on Terror was officially announced by the United States, and the overwhelming majority of troops in the War's military operations are American (more than 90% of the Iraq War troops are American, for instance). -- WGee 15:34, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

Do you know what percentage of troops are American in Afghanistan currently, Operation Active Endeavor, OEF-P, Waziristan War etc. Most of these are not primarily US troops engaged, this arguement only holds true for the Iraq War and partially OEF-A which will be false after Canada takes over. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 16:56, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

I consider the results of this poll invalid, whatever they may be, for the question was not formed with the input of all the editors invloved, it is much too specific, and the poll is very poorly organized. -- WGee 20:33, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

Nescio has made a section, he was the editor involved, I was reverting, hence I am the other. The votes are too see what editors supporting each side. Nescio did not like the questions and created his own, which is perfectly allowed. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 20:38, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

Policy

Under the UET the President cannot be limited in his duty as Coimmander-in-Chief, hence he is allowed to

• ignore the GC
• torture
• kidnap, ER
• hold suspects without a trial, UC
• spy on US citizens without a warrant

For those disputing this I once again refer to the articles on the subjects. Why do I need to go there and provide the text? Read them yourself before claiming it is not related to WOT.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 10:46, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

more to the point, why were the GC ignored, and why is the US kidnapping people, and why are US citizens spied upon? AFAIK this is not related to educating people about the risks of unprotected sex.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 10:55, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

Still waiting on a source that says Bush said he is using this. I believe it exists, but we need to provide a source of Bush saying he is using it. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 10:50, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

Read about John Yoo, the main character in the UET debate. Or are you insisting that administration policy not explicitly voiced by Bush himself, is not policy?Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 10:54, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

Just because John Yoo says the president can, doesnt me that he does. I again ask you for proof from the Presidents cabinet or administration that says the president uses UET to handle those operations. Someone at least with a cabinet level position, not a secretary that answers phones, or some other obviously unreliable source. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 12:40, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

In other words, unless the President himself admits it no amount of (circumstantial) evidence -see numerous legal analysts, newsreports on signing statements/Alito and statements by the Bush administration- can be used to suggest it is being used? Interesting, you are saying that unless a criminal confesses no amount of evidence is sufficient to prove he is guilty. Please, talk to you local DA, he will find that a novel theory.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 11:12, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

I am asking you to prove your claims, I am not sure why I get sarcasm in return. WGee asked me to provide citations for every political leader on the chart and I am compiling just that. Why do you feel you do not need to provide a source? If its so broad then I am sure you will find hundreds of pieces of evidence of the president stating due to UET he does not have to follow X law. Stop being so rude with your sarcastic comments and just post the citations, once I give Wgee the citations or put them on a subpage here, any additions are going to need citations anyway. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 11:22, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

Since you refuse to read the articles and references how do you suggest I prove to you UET is being used?Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 11:39, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

My apologies, I was unaware that you did not know how to provide a source. [LINK TO SOURCE] is the proper format. Your link should match your claims and that is that Bush administration is stating its their basis. So preferably a link to Bush stating that UET grants him the power to handle ER etc. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 13:32, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

My mistake, please here are the links you requested Unitary executive, Signing statement, Extraordinary rendition, Unlawful combatant, NSA warrantless surveillance controversy, Combatant Status Review Tribunal, how these actions may constitute an impeachable offense. If the text is insufficient you will find the references (or cites, whatever you want) more than informative. I think that concludes the matter and unless youhave read it and still feel there is some doubt I will restore what is an integral part of WOT, although you are trying to censor it.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton}

I think I posted the code correctly, seems you failed to understand how to use it however. Unfortunatly none of those articles even state they are integral parts of the WOT. Extraordinary Rendition is the only article that mentions it, however it doesnt state that the government itself says its part of the WOT. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 13:50, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

So ER is not used to transport suspected terrorist, and the CRST are not used in kangaroo courts for suspected terrorists? Do tell, if these are not used in WOT, what exactly is their purpose? You are simply being ridiculous and I repeat don't be ....Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 14:08, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

When you learn how to speak to people civily you will get answers. Good bye Nescio. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 14:12, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

We will take that evasive answer as acknowledgement that they are indeed used in the WOT since Zero is incapable of providing other examples of usage.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 15:30, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

Since UET is invoked to justify ER, UC, NSA spying it is pertinent to WOT. UET is not related to global warming. Please restore what is evidently part of the WOT doctrine. Or else explain why thes policies were adopted if not to fight terrorism.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 11:00, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

• Again I ask you friendly to restore UET as it is the pivotal justification and as such part of the WOT. Just like ER, since it is useed to kidnap suspected terrorists, and not as a taxi service for girl scouts.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 11:07, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

Who in the administration has said that UET is being used to justify ER UC and NSA spying? How many people and who supports it. People are just asking you to prove your claims. I am still waiting on these quotes. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 12:06, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

As long as you refuse to read the relevant articles and their references: signing statement (invoking the UET), unitary executive (claiming broad war powers), extraordinary rendition (transporting suspected terrorists), et cetera, you will never find sufficient cause to understand all this is used as justification for every controversial policy under WOT. It is called: as Commander in Chief Bush can do anything he deems necessary to protect the US, called inherent broad war powers under UET. Please provide another use if it is not used to counter terrorism: ER, taxiservice for moviestars?Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 11:08, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

Extraordinary Rendition has been in use since early 1990, it predates the War on Terrorism. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 11:12, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

Please provide sources that support the claim that before 9-11 suspected terrorists were flown across the globe to keep them from judicial oversight.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 12:58, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

That is your assumption as to why they are moved. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 13:32, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

the rendition you refer to was used to bring suspects to a court of law. Please name one suspect in WOT that has been brought before a judge and a jury.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 14:08, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

If I do will you end this debate? --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 14:13, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

Apparently you have missed the news the past years. Thousands of people are suspected to be held by the US and they are transported using ER. You may have heard something about it in relation to Europe. None of these have seen a judge, even the Red Cross has been denied access to several of these unlawful combatants. Yes I am very curious as to which of these UC has been allowed to an independant lawyer, independant judge, independant jury, and access to the allegations.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 15:30, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

1 Prove it was used as extensively as today 2 Why is Chechnya used that surely predates 9-11 3 Stop sabotaging and read the articles, I am not rehashing for you. All you need is in the articles and references, why do you refuse to read it if not out of POV pushing.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 11:22, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

WP:AGF I will not reply in any threads containing your accusations against me. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 11:24, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

The fact you refuse to read any of the articles yet continue to claim that UET is not being used proves you are disruptive.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 11:38, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

After the above AGF violation and the new personal attack on my talk page. I ask you no longer address me. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 11:48, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

Template needs sources

What right does a small group of Wikipedia contributors have to decide what is part of the War on Terror? I re-state my position that all events and leaders mentioned in the template must be identified as part of the War on Terror by reputable sources; otherwise, they should not be mentioned in the template. Polls and their outcomes are absolutely irrelevant. Don't ask me which leaders or events "I have problems with" please. My demand applies to all events and leaders mentioned in the template.

By the way, Guantanomo Bay is an essential part of the War on Terror [15]. It must therefore be mentioned in the template.

--WGee 20:43, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

Places are not listed in templates, see Cold War and World War II. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 20:45, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

According to which policy? If it's not banned by a policy, then it's acceptable upon consensus. Remember, this is not any "war" either; in fact, many don't consider it a war at all, per se. -- WGee 22:03, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

Its a campaign. Feel free to attempt to build a concensus to add all places related to the WOT. Till then it doesnt belong in the template as its not appropriate under any section heading. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 00:09, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

It doesn't fit under any of the headings? That's quite a poor excuse to exclude what has been described by some as one of the most important tools in the War on Terror. (By the way, since your last comment, another editor has added the heading "Specific articles", taking after the WWI template, so there now exists an appropriate heading.) -- WGee 06:17, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

Also, I hope you support the idea of deriving the template from reputable sources. That is the best way to ensure factual accuracy and to quell current NPOV disputes. -- WGee 06:26, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

Already addressed this issue. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 07:22, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

Please provide sources that associate the 2002 Bali bombing, 2005 Bali bombings, and 2005 Amman bombings with the US-led War on Terror. The respective articles did not contain sources that link them to the War on Terror. Please note that not all acts of Islamic extremism are part of the War on Terror, even if Al-Qaeda claims responsibility for them (which doesn't necessarily mean that Al-Qaeda committed them). Until sources are provided, I will remove the aforementioned events from the template. -- WGee 00:33, 2 July 2006 (UTC)

I also removed the Second Chechen War and the Beslan school hostage crisis, for no sources in their articles link them to the US-led War on Terror. The Second Chechen War started before the WOT was declared, anyway, and both of them are the results of long-standing domestic conflicts. Please don't re-insert any of the events I removed unless you possess reputable sources that identify them as part of the War on Terror. -- WGee 00:50, 2 July 2006 (UTC)

London

Is not a main event, the official report states it was a solitary group and not linked to international terrorism, please correct this talking point into a more accurate version!Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 12:26, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

[16] --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 12:49, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

Of course they do, just as any other incident. But that does not make it true or negate the official report stating the opposite. we should use the official report and not resort to OR.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 12:57, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

Sorry, I guess it wasnt clear, the report came out before the admission. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 13:08, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

So what, even if AQ claims it was responsible for Katrina that still would not make it true. Ever heard of propaganda?Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 13:17, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

WP:NOT#Wikipedia_is_not_a_crystal_ball --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 13:22, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

Good point, therefore stick to the official report and do not resort to OR claiming AQ was responsible.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 13:26, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

Read the policy, we do not determine the future, hence why your anaology is inappropriate. It is a fact AQ said they did it however, your contrary proof is a report filed before they claimed responcibility. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 13:27, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

I hereby declare I did it. So, now it is me and I should be in the template too. Please accept that there is no non-propaganda source (read verifiable evidence) to support the claim AQ planned and executed the London attack.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 14:03, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

The newspapers accepted it, they do their own verification, want some links? --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 14:06, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

you mean the same newspapers that without any criticism voiced the Bush administration's rationale for war, which turned out to be incorrect. Apparently you have missed the numerous articles explaining that had the newspappers been more critical and looked at what was really known none of the hype would have happened. Second, I don't doubt that newspapers report what AQ said, however, you have to explain how that proves AQ bombed London.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 15:25, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

I think you are now talking about a different topic, or are stating you feel newspapers are not valid sources for Wikipedia. Please specify. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 15:30, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

The bomber himself also appeared with Zawahiri in the video. Here is a quote from the video "And just as Blair makes light of the blood of our brothers in Chechnya, Iraq, Palestine and Afghanistan, so he also makes light of your blood too when he drew you into this war in Iraq." "The al-Qaida deputy characterised the blasts as a response to UK foreign policy "just as 9/11 was a response to America's"." --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 15:34, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

Here is another quote for you " I myself, I myself, I make dua (pray) to Allah... to raise me amongst those whom I love like the prophets, the messengers, the martyrs and today's heroes like our beloved Sheikh Osama Bin Laden, Dr Ayman al-Zawahri and Abu Musab al-Zarqawi and all the other brothers and sisters that are fighting in the... of this cause." --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 15:38, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

Yes, I highly doubt the validity of newspapers, since we all know they failed to report on the numerous errors in the Bush administration's rationale for war (although they were more than apparent), they fail to adopt the same scrutiny to outing a CIA agent as they did when somebody had a BJ, they fail to ask for investigation into the possibility of torture being official policy or spying on US citizens being a felony or claiming inherent powers to ignore the law, they fail to seriously write about this administration adopting new laws when it turns out old laws have been violated (FISA, NSA, UNCAT), we can go on but you get the picture. Further, since Iraq is a major recruitment officer by your own circular logic those who are inspired by the occupation of Iraq are by definition acting on orders of AQ.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 16:02, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

Then your issue is with Wikipedia policy and not this article, please take it up at WP:V WP:RS etc. where its more appropriate. As of this post Wikipedia accepts newspapers as reliable sources. Furthermore I believe this is over since the bomber himself said he did it because of Afghan and Iraq and for other reasons listed above. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 16:27, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

My issue is with you ignoring the OFFICIAL REPORT. If that is not a violation of NPOV I don't know what is. There is no verifiable evidence that shows OBL planned the attack. AQ merely used it as propagandaNomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 17:17, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

The bomber himself stated he did it for AQ, he appears in a video with the 2nd highest ranking AQ member. His reasons are the war in Afghanistan and Iraq and Chechnya ... Now that I have given evidence and sources. Please provide sources that acknowledge your claim. Yet still adhere to WP:V and WP:RS. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 16:29, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

That is what circular logic means, the bombers want to make a statement regarding their aversion of the Iraq war. Please provide sources showing the OFFICIAL REPORT can be ignored. Without that you are violating WP:OR.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 17:17, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

I am not conversating with you any longer. The report you are reffering to is from before the admission by both the bomber and al-qaeda's number 2 man. I have also given you examples of quotes from the tape itself stating this. If you choose to move it, I will put it back. The newspapers, no matter how corrupt you think they are, are valid sources according to Wikipedia and state that they did this in response to Iraq and Afghanistan. Take a poll if you want it removed, we will see if everyone shares your distate for WP:RS and WP:V. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 18:25, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

It doesn't even matter if the group responsible for the London attacks had any links whatsoever to AQ. The War on Terror is not only directed against AQ as an organisation itself but also against those who take it up for themselves to commit acts of terrorism. The governments involved in WOT do not only combat terrorism internationally, but also domestically. The London attacks, just like the Madrid attacks or any other terrorist incident, ARE major events in WOT, being attacks on the home soil of the participating countries, clearly with the intention of "punishing" these countries of their participation. It does not matter if AQ as an organisation was nominally involved or not. In the last months, political scientists have started referring to AQ as a sort of "terrorist franchise system", where everyone willing to commit these acts can set up a terrorist cell that is not related to the AQ main organisation. The governments involved in WOT of course have an interest in combating these cells and in preventing further terrorist attacks, on home soil as well as internationally. Therefore, the London attacks - as well as others - should be included in the template. Cheers, Something Wicked 16:34, 2 July 2006 (UTC)

You point out the problem yourself. Including every exploded bomb as part of WOT is ridiculous, I miss Israel and other terrorist attacks.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 19:21, 2 July 2006 (UTC)

The bombers said they did it as revenge for western actions in Afghanistan and Iraq ... They are also linked to AQ. Hence it stays. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 21:36, 2 July 2006 (UTC)

Addition

Added several key components of fighting terrorism

• PATRIOT ACT: instated as response to 9-11 and part of policy to fight terrorism
• ER: method of transporting terrorist suspects to countries less known for democratic principles. Since it was initiated following 9-11, and no similar program existed before, again this is used to fight terrorism
• UET, many policies are controversial, however, using the authority of broad war powers this administration justifies ignoring US and international law (see GC, FISA, signing statement, et cetera).
• Memos showing policy regarding the invasion of Iraq, which some contributors here see as part of WOT.

To those interested, the details can be found in the articles and their references. They clearly show these things are introduced under the guise of necessary to fight terrorism. I ask you to read those articles before blindly reverting.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 15:01, 2 July 2006 (UTC)

Added

• Abu Sayyaf - Being fought in OEF-P
• Jemaah Islamiyah - Being fought in OEF-P
• 2000 al-Qaeda Summit - Major meeting of Kalid Sheikh and Hambali, as well as Sept 11th suicide pilots.

I will be reworking the template soon to allow further expansion and cleanup. I will not remove any items, will also post here first to get opinions. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 21:38, 2 July 2006 (UTC)

• Listing all terrorist organisations (why not ETA, IRA, FARC, et cetera) in the world seems incorrect since most of them existed long before 9-11.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 22:17, 2 July 2006 (UTC)

I dont beleive anyone said anything about adding all organizations. These ones, however, are being targetted in OEF-P, and therefore are involved. Rangeley 22:20, 2 July 2006 (UTC)

Thank you Rangeley that is exactly the reason. Operations Enduring Freedom - Philippines is specifically targetting these groups, and therefore they should be permitted, they also go to show why Bali 2002 and 2005 are allowed, these are the groups that carried out those attacks. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 23:14, 2 July 2006 (UTC)

Sourcing:

• 2002 Bali bombing - The government suspects Jemaah Islamiyah [17] who are al-Qaeda afilliate groups PDF[18] and being fought in War on Terror operation Operation Enduring Freedom - Philippines. [19] Jemaah Islamiyah links to al-Qaeda exist through Hambali who was responcible for coordinating a 2000 al-Qaeda meeting in Malaysia where he met with two of the Sept. 11th hijackers, Nawaf Alhazmi and Khalid Almihdhar, [20] in attendance was also Khalid Shaikh Mohammed a known al-Qaeda operative. [21]
  • The Age classifies the 2002 Bali bombings as part of the War on Terror. [22]
• 2005 Bali bombing - Government suspects Jemaah Islamiyah [23] who is a al-Qaeda affiliated group. PDF [24] Arrested Hambali in connection, [25] known to be al-Qaeda's Southeast Asia representative and logistical coordinator. [26]Attempted to arrest Jemaah Islamiyah bomb maker Azahari Husin in relation to bombing. [27] Azahari Husin has trained at al-Qaeda training camps in Afghanistan. [28] Noordin Mohammed Top is also being sought as the originator of the bombs, Top is the Jemaah Islamiyah top bomb maker. [29] Jemaah Islamiyah is being fought in Operation Enduring Freedom - Philippines as part of the War on Terrorism. [30]
  • The Age classifies the 2005 Bali bombing as part of the War on Terror. [31]

Will add more later. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 23:15, 2 July 2006 (UTC)

Added

• Arab Liberation Front - Baathist party front group, money funneled to it to fund suicide bombers in Palestine. Noted group in links to Iraq and terrorism. [32] [33] [34] [35]
  • And the fact it is decades old doesn't bother you? Why not mention IRA, which has ties to severa groups in Palestine? Please be consistent.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 00:13, 3 July 2006 (UTC)
    • It shows Saddams links to terrorist groups. Did he fund the IRA? I think you have it backwards. The Arab Liberation Front was a group that was operated by Saddam's Baath party and received funds from Saddam for suicide bombers to blow themselves up, which is also why Iraq was on the list of state sponsors of terrorism. Its very important to why the US went to war. If you add al-qaeda link, its only fair and relative to Undue Weight to include the group they did fund. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 00:24, 3 July 2006 (UTC)
      • The IRA trained, so why not include them. Further, all the links are related to terrorism, human rights is an entirely different matter. This is not about casus belli, but what is related to terrorism! Please remove human rights as not relevant.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 00:30, 3 July 2006 (UTC)
        • IRA trained what? I dont understand what you are saying. Also WMDs as you have stated yourself is not related to terrorism. So this seems contrary to your own statements. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 00:31, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

Several Palestinian organisations were trained by IRA, if SH is mentioned for links to them the IRA should also be noted. The dreaded mushroom clouds were used to emphasise the risk that SH would sell his WMD to terrorist, as Bush stated and you have asserted that what he says is true and should be used. Hence the link WMD-terrorist

• Why do you keep saying IRA? Who said this was about Palestinian groups? This is about an Iraq Baathist front group. Please read the article. As I stated and is a proven fact, Saddam used this Baathist front group to fund palestinian suicide bombers. You may not like it, but its all factually supported. Saddam funding terrorist activities is very much related to the War on Terrorism. As much as his alleged link to al-Qaeda. And I am happy you have now acknowledged the threat of WMDs was related to terrorism. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 00:41, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

And the IRA trained Palestinian suicide bombers. Again, why not include them if the link to suicide bombers is what is relevant.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 00:46, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

• The issue is Saddam Husseins funding of terrorists. Not Palestinian militant groups. That is why I stated I think you have it backwards. It relates not because of its support for Palestinian causes, but because of its usage by Saddam, supporting his addition to state sponsors of terrorism, and relevant since the issue of Saddam and terrorist links is brought up by adding Saddam / AQ article. As per Undue Weight we cannot bias an article by only including things against a person, and not in support, and vice versa. Once again the link is to Saddam and Iraq terrorism, not palestinian groups. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 00:49, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

Again how is this relevant to the current situation when it is decades old. Second, what have human rights got to do with it?Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 00:51, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

• Reason for the war, much like WMD and al-Qaeda are. I dont understand how you can feel Saddams false links to al-Qaeda is relevant but not his Human Rights violations or the group whos terrorist activities he is proven to have supported. Please explain how Saddams links to AQ are related to the War on Terrorism. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 00:53, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

And human rights are related to terrorism how? Remember this is about WOT and not all of the fabricated invented reasons to invade a souvereign country.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 01:04, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

• I do not understand, if the links to AQ were proven false, which you have said is also your personal belief, and not you state "this is about WOT and not all of the fabricated invented reasons to invade a souvereign country." Can you please explain why you added the Saddam AQ article then? It seems to me as though we were adding articles related to the reasons given for war, so that contributed slightly to me adding the article here. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 01:08, 3 July 2006 (UTC)
• It is about the non-existent links to the 9-11 terrorists, which is pertinent to WOT. Human rights, however, are not.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 01:12, 3 July 2006 (UTC)
  • Please explain, your statement is very vague. Why is his proven-to-be-false links to 9/11 terrorists relevant? --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 01:13, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

Iraq must be mnentioned cause Bush says he is fighting terorrist, and he also claimed these non-existent terrorists are being fought. Please pay attention.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 01:18, 3 July 2006 (UTC) edit conflict as I altered my previous statement, sorry

• Sorry your statement just became even more vague. You feel Saddams non-existent links to AQ should be included because ... --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 01:19, 3 July 2006 (UTC)
  • Are you saying AQ doesnt exist? I dont get it. The article focuses on Saddams links to AQ, not a terrorist group specifically, existent or nonexistent one. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 01:33, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

Template Rework

I am attempting to rework the template to create a self-sourcing system. The idea is to create a tree structure so its easy to understand how anything added relates. Meaning if you add a government leader, it has to go into an existing tree, and so its relationship to the WOT is being explained. Its not a 100% sourcing of course, but makes things clearer. The page is located at: User:Zer0faults/WOT_Template Please use the talk page there for comments, things I should add and remove. Some items on this template are not included as well as people. If you know where they should fit in and have a source I will gladly add it. Please do not edit the template there directly. Thank you. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 16:51, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

War on Terrorism - Navigate Through History:

Main Events 2001	Main Events 2002	Main Events 2003 -	Related Events
September 11, 2001 attacks al-Qaeda - [G] Osama bin Laden - [H] Ayman al-Zawahiri - [P] Khalid Shaikh Mohammed - [P] Mohamed Atta al-Sayed - [P] United States war in Afghanistan United States Military - [G] George W. Bush - [H] Afghan National Army - [G] Hamid Karzai - [H] Afghan Northern Alliance - [G] Burhanuddin Rabbani* - [H] Operation APOLLO - [O/S] Canadian Forces - [G] Stephen Harper - [H] Jean Chrétien* - [H] Paul Martin* - [H] Armed Forces of Germany - [G] Angela Merkel - [H] Gerhard Schröder* - [H] ISAF - [G] NATO Taliban - [G] Mohammed Omar - [H] al-Qaeda - [G] Osama bin Laden - [H] Operation Active Endeavour NATO	Operation Enduring Freedom - Philippines United States Special Operations Command, Pacific - [G] George W. Bush - [H] Armed Forces of the Philippines - [G] Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo - [H] Abu Sayyaf - [G] Khadaffy Janjalani - [H] Jemaah Islamiyah - [G] Riduan Isamuddin* - [H] Operation Enduring Freedom - Horn of Africa Ismail Omar Guelleh - [H] NATO	Iraq Conflict - 2003 United States Military - [G] George W. Bush - [H] British Armed Forces - [G] Tony Blair - [H] Peshmerga - [G] Kurdistan Democratic Party of Iraq - [G] Patriotic Union of Kurdistan - [G] Military of Iraq - [G] Jalal Talabani - [H] Al-Qaeda in Iraq - [G] Abu Hamza al-Muhajir - [H] Abu Musab al-Zarqawi* - [H] Iraqi Insurgency - [O/S] Sectarian violence in Iraq - [O/S] Waziristan War - 2004 Pakistani Army - [G] Pervez Musharraf - [H] Taliban - [G] Haji Omar - [H] al-Qaeda - [G] Madrid bombing - 2004 7 July 2005 London bombings - 2005 Germaine Lindsay - [P] Hasib Hussain - [P] Mohammad Sidique Khan - [P] Shehzad Tanweer - [P]	September 11, 2001 attacks 2000 al-Qaeda Summit - [E] USA PATRIOT Act - [L] United States war in Afghanistan Taliban insurgency - [E] Guantanamo Bay detainment camp Combatant Status Review Tribunal - [L] Unlawful combatant - [L] Operation Enduring Freedom - Philippines Oplan Bojinka - [O/S] 2002 Bali bombing - [E] 2005 Bali bombing - [E] Iraq Conflict - 2003 Zarqawi PSYOP program - [O/S] Downing Street memo Waziristan War - 2004 Taliban insurgency - [E] * political leaders no longer in office or deceased. [G] Groups - Armies, militas, terrorist organizations. [P] People - People of significance to the section. [O/S] Operation / Situations - Sub-operations and related situations [L] Laws - Laws, Courts and Rulings related to event. [H] Heads of State / Leaders - Leaders of governments or organizations [E] Events - Historical events related to their sections.

Proposal

I would like to add a seperate section call Additions, much like what Nescio began above. This section will be a seperate page, linked from the main template. Its contents will include a user adding an item to the template and giving an explanation why, then sources, to avoid original research, then a section where people either vote for or against or neutral. Items cannot be removed until (1) week has passed once added and the votes will determine if it stays or not. It will work by simple majority. All items put on the "Additions page" will be linked here so people can find them easier over there and be able to facilitate in the voting. Hopefully this or a similar idea will end the edit warring. To make things fair, items removed for being voted against can be readded again in a certain time frame only up to 2x, making 3 total attempts to add the item. This is all just a rough idea, comments are welcomed. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 16:51, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

I am not in favor of this version:

War on Terrorism - Navigate Through History:

The reasons are the following:

1) The titles in bold are redundant and makes the template unnecessarily bigger. Those events are already mentioned anyway. 2) NATO allies (Jordan and Russia - see the NATO article) are under "Other important figures". 3) It does not match the other war templates (WWI, WWII and Cold War).

There's my two cents. Esaborio 09:45, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

NATO members and allies

I moved Jordan and Russia under "NATO members and allies" from "Other important figures" because NATO has ties with them. See the NATO article. Esaborio 09:30, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

Hamdan v Rumsfeld

Can you please show me on which page the Unitary Executive Theory is mentioned please. You provided a 158 page source. So far the word unitary appears only once in the whole document. Thank you. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 10:43, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

I am sorry you are unable to read the articles on unitary executive and signing statement, maybe your browser can visit this detailed discussion on the inherent powers concept following 9-11.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 12:55, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

I will remove the articles then since you seem to not have a real source for this. If you do have a page feel free to provide it. Citing sources you havent even read nor know what they say is highly inappropriate. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 13:25, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

Removing articles without reading them, or any sources presented in them, is most assuredly uncivil, illogical, and against policy. Thank you for cooperating.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 13:46, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

You dont have a source, you have a 158 page document that you apparently did not read. Provide a page or at least a section so I can verify your information, else by the end of the day I will simply remove the items you attribute to that source. Thank you, for your cooperation. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 13:50, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

Don't misrepresent my words. I repeatedly said that if you would read the articles and sources (including the New Yorker above) you would see that UET is being used. However, time and again you refuse to read the sources I provide, therefore claiming UET is not being used, and in general you leave the impression you have not read WP:OWN and WP:AGF either.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 14:01, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

You gave a 158 page ruling, point out the page number in it, or are you stating the ruling is not valid? You provide a source then provide the page please. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 14:05, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

"And this week the Court is expected to deliver a decision in Hamdan v. Rumsfeld, a case that questions the legality of the military commissions." Thats all it says about the ruling, doesnt state that ruling was about UET. Please provide a page. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 14:07, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

The ruling is about inherent authority of Bush, and if you have difficulty understanding what that means feel free to read about signing statements and the unitary executive, which you conveniently fail to mention as evidence for the use of UET in the torture debate, NSA spying, and now the Military Tribunals that the Supreme Court affirms are nothing more than a kangaroo court.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 14:16, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

I will take this as you do not have a page, and wait till the end of the day for you to provide one. Kangaroo court? at least attempt to hide your blatant POV. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 14:17, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

I asked you before, and I will ask it again, if you are unwilling to read the articles and references they mention, what exactly is it you ask of me when asking for a source?Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 14:28, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

This is my last reply to you unless I see a page number, Do not state items as sources if you do not know if they are actually valid or not. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 14:37, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

Main events

I have just reverted an exaggerate listing of practically all the terrorist attacks since 2001, because, as the header suggests, only the "Main events" should be listed. Esaborio 03:39, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

London and Madrid do not qualify as main event, yet they keep reappearing. Furhter, there was a better template a few days ago explaining what was what, this apparently is not allowed.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 09:48, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

I disagree with you and your continued violations of WP:POINT are going too far now. I ask you to stop. You attempted to have this page deleted and now you flood it with events that everyone else on the page tell you do not qualify. You also attempt to add Iraq War related incidents yet have stated you do not believe that Iraq War is even paert of the War on Terrorism. Stop disrupting Wikipedia. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 10:19, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

When did I try to get this deleted? Again you are misrepresenting facts, just as this template is doing.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 10:22, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

So you feel every terrorist incident to happen since 2001 is part of the war on terrorism? and you feel further that by me keeping them out I assisting the misrepresenting of facts? So that means you do believe that Iraq War is part of the War on Terrorism as your edits here show then correct? --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 10:24, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

The fact I do not remove Iraq proves I am trying to find middle ground, whereas your removal of my edits is evidence of you trying to continue our dispute.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 10:30, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

I do not understand the middleground, again I ask, Do you believe Iraq War is part of the WOT, if not how do you find Zarqawi PSYOP program and Downing Street memo to then be part of it. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 10:31, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

I am done with this game, I will inform you later if I file the RFAr, you are being disruptive to this template to prove some point in direct violation of WP:POINT. Your edits are contradictory to eachother, proving you are attempting to damage this article to prove some point about the War on Terrorism, the fact you cannot even answer the above question furthers my idea. Goodday Nescio. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 10:34, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

To the acute observer I only removed something AFTER you started removing a substantial part of the template. Before you started the edit war I did nothing. Maybe you should try compromise instead of bullying others into your position.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 10:52, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

2005 Bali bombing

Is there a reason the 2005 bali bombing is being removed? I would like to hear this. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 10:45, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

Is there a reason for the memos outlining policy in WOT, the method of transporting terror suspects named extraordinary rendition, the psyop program in Iraq (which you claim is part of WOT), et cetera for being removed?Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 10:50, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

In other words this would be a good opportunity to discuss what should be in the template. Let's hear some suggestions and arguments.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 10:54, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

Are you stating you removed Bali bombings out of some revenge? I am still waiting to hear your reason. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 11:34, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

No revenge. Simply removing what I disagree with as you refuse to compromise. As you remove everything you dislike I don't see any reason why I can't do the same. Apparently you are thinking that avoiding compromise is being constructive.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 13:56, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

Then please layout your arguement as to why you disagree so we can have a discussion. Thank you. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 13:56, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

I have protected the page until you two can come to an agreement via constructive discussion instead of mindless revert warring. Circeus 14:28, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

Also, do realize, both of you, that protection is NOT an endorsement of the template's state (I haven't looked into what was going on exactly). Circeus 15:56, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

I understand that, I am just hoping Nescio will be willing to state why he is against the inclusion of 2005 Bali bombings in the template. I sourced it above showing the bombings were carried out by a group directly being fought in a WOT operation. I hope they will reply with a reason. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 16:14, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

That seems liek the best course of action. Nescio can you please layout your arguement for why you feel the 2005 Bali bombing should not be included. That way I can try to see where you are coming from in removing it. Thank you. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 15:52, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

Block

Does anyone else find it objectionable/questionable that an admin, (Staxringold) can add content while the rest of us editors are forced to stand back and watch it happening, and squabble and quibble on the talk page? The whole point of the block is so editors (as in ALL editors) can discuss proposed changes... Sfacets 01:33, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

I'll have to agree on that one. Esaborio 05:53, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

Unless I was mistaken upon reading (yes I did read the talk page before adding) the protection appeared to only be put up because of the 2005 Bali bombing. I'm a little confused why User:Circeus said the content I added was what was being discussed over the protection, as that is not what I see for the current protection. I'll stay out of this template from now on, however, to avoid any appearance of impropriety. Staxringold _talk^contribs 02:07, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

The following articles removed from the template definitely belong there:

1. Bybee memo. It is about the prisoners captured during the War on Terrorism. 2. Combatant Status Review Tribunal. It is about the prisoners captured during the War on Terrorism. 3. Extraordinary rendition. It is about the prisoners captured during the War on Terrorism. 4. Long War. The Bush Administration has callen the War on Terrorism that. 5. Unitary executive theory. It is about the prisoners captured during the War on Terrorism. 6. U.S. government response to the September 11, 2001 attacks. Do I need to explain? 7. Detroit Sleeper Cell. This was certainly not a main event.

The following articles were added, and shouldn't have been:

1. 2002 Bali bombing. This was not a main event. If the Madrid and London attacks are not listed, why this one? 2. Hambali. His organzation's article is listed, and has a link to his. 3. Khadaffy Janjalani. His organzation's article is listed, and has a link to his. 4. Shamil Basayev. His organzation's article is listed, and has a link to his. 5. Moscow theater hostage crisis. The Second Chechen War article is listed, and has a link to it.

As the Second Chechen War and the Al-Aqsa Intifada are ongoing conflicts, they should be listed as "Contemporaneous conflicts", just as the other war templates have that section.

Also, why were the borders of the flags removed? Esaborio 05:47, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

I am waiting for an answer... Esaborio 05:21, 15 July 2006 (UTC)

I answered you on the other page. Hambali is the leader of a group being fought in OEF-P, much like bin Laden is the leader of a group that was being fought in OEF-A, he also commited 9/11. By not adding Bali you are essentially removing partially the reason to list Hambali and Janjalani. As for stating Bali isnt a main event because London isnt listed, well London should be listed and so should BAli, more so 2002 Bali because it sparked OEF-P, 2005 Bali shows the groups defiance in the face of OEF-P. I have no problem removing Hambali and Janjalani if we remove bin Laden and Zawarhi, it shouldnt be a popularity contest. If you read about Abu Sayyaf and JI, you will see they possibly accomplished more then bin Laden ever did, they have taken over almost an entire island. Shamil is the leader of the Chechen revolution partially, again keeping bin Laden because of popularity is very US centric, where in Philippines Janajalani and Hambali are probably more popular. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 12:55, 15 July 2006 (UTC)

We should not list terrorists, then, just their organizations, but as "Specific articles", since the template says "Political leaders", and they aren't. What do you think? Esaborio 04:42, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

I was actually thinking of removing the names of leader and just listing countries and maybe a tag of some sort to state what operation they are participating in, this way its not misread as general support for everything. How does that sound?

• OEF-P = OP
• OEF-HOA = OH
• OEF-A = OA
• OIF = OIF
• Waziristan War = WW
• Second Chechen War = SCW
• Operation Active Endeavor = OAE

The tags can go after the countries names. Makes it more discriptive then it currently is.

Only the countries? Ok. Tags? No. It makes the template way too big. Esaborio 06:04, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

The borders around the flags were removed because they caused a line break... it would be great to have them though, as the white backgrounds of some flags make them less apparent than other flags... does anyone know of a method to prevent breakage? Sfacets 04:59, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

I agree, except about adding those tags. That would make the template unnecessarily bigger, and it is huge already. Esaborio 05:14, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

The idea is by naming countries instead of people, it will take up less space, leading room for the tags on the same line. We can make them shorter perhaps to show who is part of what.

No, I don't think so. The template would look bad with so much information in it. Esaborio 06:04, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

The Iraq War is NOT part of the War on Terrorism, therefore, I removed it AGAIN. I removed the Detroit Sleeper Cell because they were not part of any of the terrorist organizations being fought in the War on Terrorism, and readded Bybee memo to fill its space. I also removed Shamil Basayev because he is dead, and readded Combatant Status Review Tribunal to fill its space. I changed Related events: to Contemporaneous conflicts: to match the other war templates, and in that section removed the Moscow theater hostage crisis because 1)It is mentioned in the Second Chechen War article, and 2)Because it is not a conflict. Finally, I changed the Primary participants' flags' size to 30px to match the Cold War template. Esaborio 21:57, 28 July 2006 (UTC)

"Main Events"

You've all been arguing over what 'classifies' as a main event. Some people are saying that the London bombings should not be in the main event section. This is absolute nonsense. If, for some reason, the bali bombings have been mentioned I see no reason why the London bombings should not be under the main events section also. --ItIsMe 07:52, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

Oddly enough the person who wanted the 2005 Bali bombings removed still has not answered why, and they left the 2002 ones commited by the same group. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 10:09, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

Suggestion

1. The template should read "US War on Terrorism," since that is what it is and this would prevent any misinterpretation.
2. Then of course we should define "main event." As it stands every exploding bomb is now called a "main event." Why is London or Iraq a "main event?" The main event is 9-11 and all the rest is merely a consequense of that. Or, does main event stand for major terrorist attacks, in that case we should include Moscow and many other event.
3. The following articles should be included:
   • Buffalo Six: a US operation closing down terrorists in the US
   • Bush-Blair memo: showing basis of the policy in WOT
   • Bush Doctrine: showing the basis of the policy in WOT
   • Bybee memo: showing the basis of the policy in WOT
   • Combatant Status Review Tribunal: used to confirm detainees in WOT are unlawful combatant
   • Detroit Sleeper Cell: a US operation closing down terrorists in the US
   • Downing Street memo: showing the basis of the policy in WOT
   • Extraordinary rendition: used to transport detainees in WOT
   • Guantanamo Bay detainment camp: used to hold detainees in WOT
   • Long War: used to describe WOT
   • NSA electronic surveillance program: used to fight terrorists
   • Unitary executive theory: legal theory used to justify policies in WOT, most notably the suggestion that the President in protecting his country cannot be bound by any law (see arguments used in torture debate, NSA spying, et cetera).
   • Unlawful combatant: designation used to justify not applying the Geneva Conventions in WOT
   • USA PATRIOT Act: a US law for closing down terrorists in the US
   • U.S. government response to the September 11, 2001 attacks: evidently it describes the response in WOT
   • Zarqawi PSYOP program: since Bush declared Iraq part of WOT inevitably his actions in Iraq are also part of WOT
4. A few days ago there was a template using descriptions of the several events and where it relates to.[36] This does look better than the current version, so aside from what should be included I think a new lay-out might not be a bad idea.

So, I would suggest starting with the following, and feel free to add/remove with explanation.

U.S. War on Terrorism

Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 09:01, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

Suicide bombings in Iraq are not part of the War on Terrorism. You seem to have a conceptual problem, the Iraq War is part of the War on Terrorism, insurgency in Iraq is part of the Iraq War. You are going down 3 tiers it seems instead of looking at directly related events. This is why you insist on putting the Bush Blair memo as well, because you do not understand that the memo is directly related to Iraq War, not War on Terrorism. Your explanation for Zarqawi program is exactly whats wrong since Bush declared Iraq part of WOT inevitably his actions in Iraq are also part of WOT that would mean all 50+ operation conducted in Iraq should then be added as well, every insurgency group also etc. which does not make much sense. No other template works that way and I hope you take a look at those to see what is wrong with your above layout. Furthermore you still have not answered the question regarding Bali bombings in 2005, if this is not answered I will ask the admin to remove the protection since it seems you will not be answering it at all. The following items do not belong, I will make the list longer as I go through the rest:

• Jerusalem bus 20 massacre - Not about the War on Terrorism, this is the Arab Palestinian conflict
• Suicide bombings in Iraq since 2003 - Related to Iraq War, not directly War on Terrorism
• Bush-Blair memo - Related to Iraq War, not directly War on Terrorism
• Bybee memo - Memo that is not proven to be in use.
• Downing Street memo - Related to Iraq War, not directly War on Terrorism
• Palestinian Islamic Jihad - Not about the War on Terrorism, this is the Arab Palestinian conflict
• Unitary executive theory - Theory not proven to be in use. I have asked you numerous times and all you provide are law opinions.
• Zarqawi PSYOP program - Related to Iraq War, not directly War on Terrorism
• List of terrorist incidents - Too broad.

The fact that you would make a summary stating: apparently all terrorism is included shows why you are not grasping the concept here. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 10:05, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

You have not addressed the other points. And you ignore that WOT is now driven by Iraq, the principal driving force behind terrorism today. Even if we use your logic that Iraq is not part of WOT, why do you object to the UET, which is evidently used to cover All actions in WOT? I forgot, you refuse to read that article and its sources.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 10:09, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

I did not say Iraq is not part of the War on Terrorism. Please read the comments before replying. Thank you. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 10:12, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

Logic dictates that if you insist Iraq is part of WOT, then all actions in the Iraq war need to be part of WOT. It's like saying my house is located in the US but then refusing to describe you kitchen as being located in the US.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 11:07, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

Please state if you are going to answer the question on the 2005 Bali bombings so I know if I can contact an admin, thank you. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 10:13, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

Nobody is contacting any admin. First we reach a compromise so keep talking. There are several questions you have not answered.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 10:15, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

edit conflict More to the point, could you explain what should be included since you object to mentioning Palestinian incidents but insist on mentioning Bali. What is your criterium for including incidents?Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 10:20, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

Sorry Nescio you were to answer the question and seem to be refusing to, you are also present on the wiki and aware of the post. So you are actually refusing the asnwer it. If an answer does not appear shortly I will contact an admin regarding the situation and show him your refusal to answer the question, to state the reason why you even objected to the removal in the first place. That should lead to the unprotection of the article seeing as you are refusing to discuss your reasons that lead to it being protected. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 10:18, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

I do not think that your obstinate way of discussing is very helpful.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton}

Sorry Nescio, you refuse to answer the question that started this, and then are attempting to rewrite the entire template instead of addressing the single issue that lead to the template being protected in the first place. I find your dismissive attitude toward me disturbing. As I stated I will be contacting an admin later regarding the issue if an answer does not appear here in about 5 hours. I do not even know why you refuse to provide one since then I will be more then happy to participate in your above discussion further. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 10:25, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

Maybe I misunderstand, but are you saying that if I do not do what you order me to do you refuse to try and find a solution, i.e. compromise?Second, the question at the heart of you edit warring is what should be included in this template? Exactly the points I started this paragraph with.<Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 10:28, 14 July 2006 (UTC)edit conflict

Sorry Nescio no bait. What it is says is what it says. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 10:30, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

It says you will not answer my questions before I answer yours. Clearly that sounds like some form of extortion.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 10:33, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

WP:AGF --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 10:36, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

Let's see, while assuming alot, what exactly is your response to the points raised?Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 10:41, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

I will check back here in 5 hours before my lunch break. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 10:31, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

Feel free to contribute to the debate by responding to the points I raised at the beginning of this paragraph.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 10:35, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

To stop the silly obstructiveness by certain editors here is a general observation. As long as I do not know on what grounds incidents are included or excluded I am unable to determine whether Bali should be mentioned. So, the first thing to do is define the criteria for including/excluding articles in the template. Oddly enough, that is exactly what this paragraph started out with. Before we can do anything let's determine what we think should be included and why. Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 10:48, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

Its stated and sourced above, once again I ask you to state why you removed it. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 11:32, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

Where exactly are those inclusion/exclusion criteria stated?Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 11:53, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

2005 Bali bombing - Government suspects Jemaah Islamiyah [37] who is a al-Qaeda affiliated group. PDF [38] Arrested Hambali in connection, [39] known to be al-Qaeda's Southeast Asia representative and logistical coordinator. [40]Attempted to arrest Jemaah Islamiyah bomb maker Azahari Husin in relation to bombing. [41] Azahari Husin has trained at al-Qaeda training camps in Afghanistan. [42] Noordin Mohammed Top is also being sought as the originator of the bombs, Top is the Jemaah Islamiyah top bomb maker. [43] Jemaah Islamiyah is being fought in Operation Enduring Freedom - Philippines as part of the War on Terrorism. [44]

• The Age classifies the 2005 Bali bombing as part of the War on Terror. [45]

There you go, completly sources as well, something your proof of events above lacks. So I do not see how you can state objections when you havent even presented sources for your own material. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 12:01, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

Furthermore your edits are again contradictory, you added Zamboanga bombings, which is an attack carried out by Abu Sayyaf, but will not include 2005 Bali bombings which is an attack by Jeemah Islamiyah, both groups are being fought in the same operation, OEF-P. Both share equal status as terrorist groups by US designation, the groups have been linked financially to eachother and to al-Qaeda. They even both belong to the same umbrella group the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 12:07, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

Can I take this silence as a sign you not longer object to the inclusion of the 2005 Bali bombings. Considering you have not even made an arguement against it yet. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 12:35, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

Although your preoccupation with Bali is amusing, I still have not seen a general definition as to what the criteria are to include an article. As long as you do not provide us with a rough guideline as to what should be included, it is impossible to know whether or not any particular article meets the requirements. Please state your criteria for including an article in this template. Not a difficult requets I would think.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 12:45, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

Its a group being fought in the WOT. Your objections are noted and will be noted when I file the RfC today, this has gone on long enough. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 12:48, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

May I infer from your comment you are unwilling to negotiate the criteria for including articles in the template but think that my attempts at trying to get you to discuss these criteria warrants a RFC. Clearly you are more interested in personal vendettas than resolving the issues at hand. Evidently I have no objections to any article you mention, but you continue to evade the more important question regarding the inclusion/exclusion criteria. Therefore, I ask you once again, what exactly is needed to include an article in this template? Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 12:54, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

You removed one article that I placed in the template. You gave no reason, and still have not given one. YOu have been asked to and refuse to. Instead you attempt to make this a larger issue of the whole template, still dodging the issue of why you removed 2005 Bali bombing, even after its sourced above, you still refuse to answer why you removed it. Instead you ask me to provide inclusion exclusion criteria, when you yourself never have. I have given you a fully sourced statement why it should be included, the group responcible is being fought in a WOT operation. Its listed above before you even asked, you even replied to the explanation as to why it was originally included. Perhaps you simply forgot, however your edits make me feel this is being done to prove some point and I feel they are disruptive as they have led this template to be protected. I have decided its to goto RfC and we can see what other people feel of your edits. If I am wrong, then the RfC will close, and then we can sit here and make inclusion exclusion criteria, even though you still refuse to give sourced evidence as to why anything you add belongs, you simply point people to another wikipedia article and tell them to find it themselves, or to a 158 page court ruling where you refuse to provide even a page number. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 13:05, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

RFC

Since you two (zer0faults and nescio) are, for the most part, the only ones involved in this lenghty discussion, I have made a content-related request for comments for external opinions. Just wanted to let you know. Circeus 04:50, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

• Comment I think you two need to take a day off and relax. It clear that we need to develop some guidelines as too what should be included. In my unquaflied opinion the 2005 Bali bombing should not be inclued in the WAR of Terrioism even though it is a terroist act because the War of Terrorism is by definition the fight against terrorism NOT terrorism itself. A distintion needs to be reached.Aussie King Pin 06:16, 16 July 2006 (UTC)
  • Thank you. As you can read in the previous paragraph inclusion/exclusion criteria is exactly what I was trying to establish. So, great somebody agrees that is the first thing to do.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 08:40, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

Suggestion revisited

1. The template should read "US War on Terrorism," since that is what it is and this would prevent any misinterpretation.
2. Then of course we should define "main event." As it stands every exploding bomb is now called a "main event." Why is London or Iraq a "main event?" The main event is 9-11 and all the rest is merely a consequense of that. Or, does main event stand for major terrorist attacks, in that case we should include Moscow and many other event.
3. The following articles should be included:
   • Buffalo Six: a US operation closing down terrorists in the US
   • Bush-Blair memo: showing basis of the policy in WOT
   • Bush Doctrine: showing the basis of the policy in WOT
   • Bybee memo: showing the basis of the policy in WOT, although apparently it is now refuted
   • Combatant Status Review Tribunal: used to confirm detainees in WOT are unlawful combatant
   • Detroit Sleeper Cell: a US operation closing down terrorists in the US
   • Downing Street memo: showing the basis of the policy in WOT
   • Extraordinary rendition: used to transport detainees in WOT
   • Guantanamo Bay detainment camp: used to hold detainees in WOT
   • Long War: used to describe WOT
   • NSA electronic surveillance program: used to fight terrorists
   • Unitary executive theory: legal theory used to justify policies in WOT, most notably the suggestion that the President in protecting his country cannot be bound by any law (see arguments used in torture debate, NSA spying, et cetera).
   • Unlawful combatant: designation used to justify not applying the Geneva Conventions in WOT
   • USA PATRIOT Act: a US law for closing down terrorists in the US
   • U.S. government response to the September 11, 2001 attacks: evidently it describes the response in WOT
   • Zarqawi PSYOP program: since Bush declared Iraq part of WOT inevitably his actions in Iraq are also part of WOT, also this program is aimed at the US public to influence their support for WOT
4. A few days ago there was a template using descriptions of the several events and where it relates to.[46] This does look better than the current version, so aside from what should be included I think a new lay-out might not be a bad idea.

Please suggest other articles you feel need to be included.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 09:11, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

This is not exclusion inclusion criteria ... --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 11:34, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

So what I propose is to follow the other templates on major campaigns.

• Column 1 = Theatres
• Column 2 = Major Events
• Column 3 = Specific Events (directly related to the campaign)
• Column 4 = Participants (divided by side)

This also helps to create uniformity for those searching the Wiki and includes all the relevant information, also stops the pile up of country leaders that are no longer in office. Furthermore it establishes the locations such actions are taking place at.

As such i think we need to leave out memo's, as they are not proof of policy, they are simply memo's. The ones listed above are even debated as to their relevance or usage. Theories on government should also not be included as they are not proven to be in use, just people feel they are in use. Programs relating directly to sub conflicts only should also be left out. Zarqawi PSYOP program was designed to garner hatred toward Zarqawi by labeling him a foreigner to turn the insurgency against him, this is obviously not the same as to garner support for the WOT. As Nescio wrote the article I am not sure why he is now stating its goal was something other then he originally wrote himself. Detroit Sleeper cell was not actually in the position to do anything, their capacity to operate is highly debated as is, they seemed like some bored militants planning an unspecified attack on a location without any arms to do it nor backing or funds. I have no problem with Guantanamo however adding tribunals that are related to guantanamo is then extending too far, we dont add the names of the seperate camps and divisions there or castro's name or an article on Cuba etc. US response to 9/11 should not be included as all its contents are already in the template, furthermore its a poorly written article that only covers a few days after the attack. Its also only covering US's response and not NATO's or other countries, furthering the need for a globalize tag, something we should be attempting to remove, not support.

I think we need to take a tier approach and only include the closest tier. For instance as mentioned above, keep Guantanamo, but do not include every lawsuit related to guantanamo and every tribunal and division etc. Keep Iraq War, but every operation taking place within Iraq should not be listed, every memo tied to Iraq and every program should not be listed. Keep the main groups in the template but remove the names of the players, state leader, terror group leaders etc.

Also remove other names for the conflict, such as Long War and WW3, they are redundant and not as popularly used. They are adequatly mentioned in the WOT article itself, according to their popularity that is. Also the idea of calling it US War on Terrorism is just wrong, I accepted it to be put in the Iraq War article because of that wars particular lack of international support, and just to end a back and forth revert war. However the larger WOT this is covering is not just a US operation, many operations listed, unless they have been removed by an editor, such as operation endeavor are entirely NATO operations, or some such as OEF-HOA are highly NATO backed. Also there are programs by NATO to train the Iraqi soldiers, so even their participation in Iraq is now debated. Just to top it off Canada is preparing to take over most of the responcibility in Afghanistan, furthering the reason why it should not be labeled US WOT.

As for what constitutes a main event. My criteria was to include events that had major impacts on their local governments, international support or change of support for the WOT itself, or lead to operations being conducted. Also terrorist incidents that were conducted directly against a country for the purpose of defiance to the WOT should be included. These are major offensives for terrorists, much like in a battle between two armies you would not just cover one sides attacks. As for why is Iraq a major event, considering its the invasion of a country in the name of the WOT and overthrowing of a government, I think it speaks for itself.

Posted this above, rehashing here for clarity. I think the countries participating should be listed and after their name a tag stating what operation they are participating in.

• OEF-P = OP
• OEF-HOA = OH
• OEF-A = OA
• OIF = OIF
• Waziristan War = WW
• Second Chechen War = SCW
• Operation Active Endeavor = OAE

The tags can go after the countries names. Makes it more discriptive then it currently is. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 11:34, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

Could you start with

1. What are the criteria to include an article? Part of WOT? How do we determine if it is part of WOT? Because Bush says so, because theAge says so? Define criteria please. In other words, only when we have established criteria can we look at specific articles and whether they meet those criteria.
2. What are "main events?" Please define.

Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 13:47, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

It was defined above, you apparently missed it so I will post it again. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 10:23, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

As for what constitutes a main event. My criteria was to include events that had major impacts on their local governments, international support or change of support for the WOT itself, or lead to operations being conducted. Also terrorist incidents that were conducted directly against a country for the purpose of defiance to the WOT should be included. These are major offensives for terrorists, much like in a battle between two armies you would not just cover one sides attacks.

As for why is Iraq a major event, considering its the invasion of a country in the name of the WOT and overthrowing of a government, I think it speaks for itself. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 10:23, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

That is my criteria for main events, as for related, they should be events that are major, but not an actual attack in either direction. All terrorist acts and major military offensives should be main events, terrorist incidents are the way in which terrorists launch offensives. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 10:23, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

You will find that using your definition of main event we should include Moscow and the other examples I and others provided.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 08:06, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

Zer0's Template

I have revisited the template layout, its included below. Its alot smaller and more trim. Removing the leaders by name reduced the size greatly. As for related events, I have no personal opinion on Second Chechen War and its events. I also have no opinion on Detroit Sleeper Cell or Buffalo Six. I stil think Bush Doctrine should not be included, but I dont have the patience to argue about it anymore. I think memo's should be left out, however actual laws should be included. No court rulings unless they have concluded and are directly about WOT, not about an event within the WOT. So not court rulings on detainees status, because thats more directly about a sub article. There was also the al-Aqsa Infitada listed, I didnt see what it was related to, feel free to explain it and add it back if anything. Main events contains military actions and terrorist attacks only, because that is there method of attacking. I have left out the Iraqi insurgency, because that is directed at fighting the Iraq War more then the WOT. As such al-Qaeda in Iraq is left out, also more directly related to Iraq. Questions, comments? --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 20:06, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

I also have no opinion on Operation Apollo as it seems Canada conducted a few operations and none of them are directly linked to a greater over arching operation. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 20:09, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

War on Terrorism

Some of my of thoughts..

1. Is 7/7 a common enough reference for the London bombings that it can be referenced only by 7/7 and not London bombings? This is the first I've heard that reference.
2. Because a bombing took place in Iraq or a group operates in Iraq should not be used to exclude its inclusion in the article. Like it or not Iraq is the most active front on WoT and major events and groups should be mentioned (if they have links to foreign jihadists, rather than local insurgents). I would expect at a minimum the Canal Hotel Bombing and Al-Qaeda in Iraq to be included and hopefully Al Askari Mosque bombing as both bombings have signified major turning points in not only the Iraq War, but also WoT, and the OBL wing of Al-Qaeda has little control over the Iraq group's operation (which may have changed now that Zarqawi is dead).
3. If Jordan is going to be included as a primary member, then the 2005 Amman bombings should be included as a main event. Which is further evidence that al-Qaeda in Iraq should be mentioned as that was the group that conducted this bombing.
4. Indonesia needs to be included as a front. If Jemaah Islamiyah is going to be included, their area of operation should be included. That also means the Australian Embassy bombing should be included.
5. May also want to include Palestinian groups and their state supporters in primary members. The Bush Administration specifically targetted supporters of Hamas, al Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, and Hezbollah following the 9/11 attacks and has periodically fired warning shots across Syria's and Iran's bow.
6. Consider rolling Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain into a flag for NATO as none of these countries are currently conducting operations outside of the auspices of NATO.
7. Why is Russia included if Chechnya is not considered a front and none of the major events of that war are included as a main event, especially the [[Beslan school hostage crisis]?
8. Depending on your response to my Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain suggestion, Khazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan may need to be included. They've all been bases of operations for US strikes into Afghanistan and are currently getting funding from the US to fight Islamic extremists inside their borders. Here's an article on Khazakhstan's growing involvement (as of 2004).
9. I'm going to keep as far away from I can on the inclusion of memos argument.;)

--Bobblehead 21:22, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

Just some points, I wasnt aware of Jakarta and agree it should be included. I think AQ in Iraq should not be included because its an insurgent group, they are fighting to over throw the occupation and nothing more, their operations are even local and directly without a larger impact limited to Iraq. Their actions did not facilitate the inclusion of any group, or any of the main events. Good point on Indonesia as well. I am afraid adding AQ in Iraq will open the floodgate and cause every insurgent group to then be listed causing an absolute mess, terror attacks in Iraq are quite frequent, listing everyone would be a mess, they are not major events, they arent even of the scope to have articles written about them independantly. Palestinian groups are not included because they are part of what the Wiki considered the Arab Israeli conflict, not the WOT. Remember the WOT is not a war that encompasses all terror groups and acts, not yet at least, but Wiki is not a crystal ball.

As for inclusion of certain countries. I believe they are there because they are supplying troops, not bases. Canada is actually supplying troops, getting read to take over in afghanistan partially and launched independant major operations such as operation apollo.

I didnt list Russia as a front ... As I stated I have no opinion about the Chechen War etc.

Canada as I pointed out launched operations outside of NATO, but you may have a good point of rolling the other into NATO, I will look into that more tomorrow.

As for 7/7 I just tacked that on their, I heard it mentioned before but if it lacks notoriety then you have a point, we should write it out as London bombing, perhaps. Appreciate the feedback, the idea behind the specific events is that they tie to major events which are attacks etc. Esabario I believe added Chechen so hopefully he can respond as to why. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 02:26, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

Hmm. Interesting. It does look like Canada is operating outside of NATO's auspices in Afghanistan. According to NATO the top 4 contributors in Afghanistan currently are France, Germany, UK, and Italy. Canada has more troops in Afghanistan than all 4 of those countries, so, ignore my reference to Canada needing to be rolled in. France, Germany, Spain, and Italy should still be rolled in under the NATO flag.

Despite the Palestinian groups being covered under the Wikipedia Palestinian-Israeli conflict they are part of the War on Terror and should be listed. If the criteria for inclusion is that the Bush administration says it is, then the administration has mentioned Hamas and Hezbollah many a time in connection with WoT. Immediately following 9/11 the administration froze the assets of charrities and arrested several of the charities' leaders because they are suspected of funding Hamas[47] and used Iraq's support of Hamas as one of the reasons to invade[48].

AQ in Iraq.. Honestly.. That's a weak argument to leave them out, especially considering they've conducted operations in Jordan and have a history of operating in Jordan as Jama'at al-Tawhid wal-Jihad, including the assassination of US Consulate Laurence Foley in 2002. Their operations outside of Iraq is what makes them notable and is what excludes the rest of the insurgent groups in Iraq. --Bobblehead 16:24, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

No, I didn't add the Second Chechen War. Esaborio 08:01, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

Since Russia linked it with WOT I fail to see the problem in mentioning it.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 08:08, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

Can you please post a source of a Russian president stating this please. I have heard he does, just never seen him stating its part of the war on terror, just stating he is fighting a war against international terrorism. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 17:27, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

Added

• Main Events -> 2004 Jakarta embassy bombing - Attack by Jemaah Islamiyah as per Bobblehead
• Theatres of Operations -> Indonesia - Related to 2004 Jakarta embassy bombing as per Bobblehead.
• Theatres of Operations -> Palestine - Related to Hamas as per Bobbleheads sources.
• Theatres of Operations -> Israel - Related to Hamas as per Bobbleheads sources.
• Main Events -> al-Aqsa Intifada - Related to Hamas as per Bobbleheads sources.
• Primary Participants -> Against -> Hamas - Related to Bobbleheads sources.

Removed

• Primary Participants -> Russia - Noone is taking responcibility for adding Second Chechen War and I have yet to see a source stating its part of WOT. Nescio if you have one please provide, thanks.
• Specific articles -> Related events -> Second Chechen War & Moscow theatre hostage crisis - Noone is taking responcibility for adding these items.

Changed

• Theatres of Operations -> Europe -> 7/7 - Changed "7/7" to "London bombing" as per Bobblehead, 7/7 not as widely accepted as 9/11.

Nescio's Template

How about this template:

U.S. War on Terrorism

Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 09:12, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

No I do not like this one, its too large, lists people instead of countries and contains numerous items you refuse to prove link directly to the WOT. Furthermore it doesnt follow the standards of other templates, do you actually have any objections to the template I proposed above? The smaller more condensed one. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 09:50, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

It is a first draft so feel free to add/remove with arguments. Second, I provided sufficient arguments to warrant inclusion of those articles, however you refuse to answer to the evidence, simply stating there is no evidence. You also refuse to tell me what, aside from the sources I provideed you need to be convinced.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 10:18, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

Furthermore it attempts to link the Arab Israeli conflict to the WOT. These two are unrelated. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 09:52, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

Since 9-11 is a direct result from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict I fail to see why it can't be used. Apart from that, on what grounds is this disallowed but London is included?

Show me proof of this. From what I understand al-Qaeda has taken responcibility for the attacks, bin Laden has always stated his reason as being US presence in Saudi Arabia, not supporting Israel. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 11:12, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

I am not even having this redundant arguement with you anymore, you honestly seem to believe every memo related to the Iraq War should be included in this WOT template, every operation conducted in Iraq, you haven't even linked the Information Operations Roadmap to the Zarqawi program and now you want to link it to the WOT ... I havent seen this proof, I am not sure if anyone else has, but you are grasping at straws to want to include every document related to the IRaq War, oddly however you do not seem to want to include any of the actual resolutions for the war ... --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 11:16, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

That settles it. You are either the most intellectually challenged editor or a disruptive troll. There is no other explanation for adopting two mutually exclusive arguments to prevent mentioning what you do not want. First, you argue that SH had ties to the Palestinians and as such needs to be included in WOT. Fair enough, if that is what you want. But then, you object to including the same Palestinians you use to justify mentioning Iraq. You can't have it both ways. Either SH was helping in the conflict and both are accepted as part of WOT, or the conflict is not part of WOT and you have to remove Iraq.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 11:44, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

Why is it when someone asks you to prove something you go off in a rant? Noone said SH had ties to Palestinians, again your problem is your lack of reading. I specifically stated the PLF was a Baathist front group funding suicide bombers. That shows his support for terrorism, that doesnt mean everything related to that incident then gets introduced to this template. You keep failing to see there is a cut off point to events. Its almost as silly as arguing that Kuwait is at war with Iraq right now because the cease fire that stopped that first Gulf War was used to restart this war, so that means Kuwait is at war again and should be readded to the list ... Again, prove something. What is so hard about sources for you? Do you really want to add everything mentioned on the Arab-Israeli conflict to this template? --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 14:38, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

More simply, just because Saddam gave money to suicide bombers doesnt make him part of the Arab-Israeli conflict, nor make that whole conflict part of the WOT. The group you did as a matter of fact isnt even the group funded by Saddam. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 17:16, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

Perhaps I do not understand all of the issues here, but why do you consider the Arab/Israeli conflict as outside the WOT? Israel has been fighting terrorists for years. When news of 9/11 reached the Middle East, Saddam Hussein praised the attacks and the Palestinians danced in the streets. When Osama bin Laden issued his fatwa, one of the reasons given for declaring war on America is because the U.S. supports Israel in the Arab/Israeli conflict. Israel is a partner with the U.S. in the WOT. The U.S. chooses to support Israel because they are one of the few stable, democratic regimes in the region. I do not want to confuse two things that are separate, but I am not certain such a distinction is defensible any longer. Is there something I am missing here? RonCram 18:42, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

Saddam never "praised" the attacks, though he failed to condemn them vigorously (against the advice of his advisors).--csloat 03:07, 24 July 2006 (UTC)

Do you really want to add the Arab ISraeli conflict to this template? Look over it and see if you think its gonig too far, you can see below just a hint of items that would be added since 2000 and possibly even more. IF you guys want to do it, then proceed, I will probably make a new template at that point based around a more general view and let a vote be taken, or some sort of RfC/poll for which has a better grasp on the WOT concept. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 19:09, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

Now I see it is largely a matter of space. Is that correct? Perhaps we limit the article to organizations that have attacked the U.S. or that the U.S. has attacked? That may require changing the name of the article. Using that criterion, we could add Hezbollah although I am not sure if Hamas would fit. Read this:

The group has never launched a terrorist attack inside the United States. But before the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Hezbollah was responsible for more American deaths than any other single terrorist organization.

The group's deadliest strike against Americans was the 1983 attack on the Marine barracks in Beirut that killed 241 U.S. servicemen. [49] RonCram 20:00, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

The Hezbollah attacks were pre-9/11 which marks the beginning of the 'War on Terrorism'. If the template is renamed/defined to only those that attack/are attacked by the US then there definitely is need for a renaming as the article no longer represents the War on Terrorism as defined by the US government.--Bobblehead 20:29, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

You want to add groups and attacks that took place before the WOT actually existed and in no way related to any other even already listed? I mean I dont even see the point, the only link is that their funding was cut after 9/11 ... It seems like grasping at straws. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 21:05, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

I'm not trying to grasp at straws, I was trying to provide an historical context. The WOT was declared by President Bush after 9/11, but the terrorists declared war on the U.S. long before that. Bush was the first president to recognize we were already in a war. Bin Laden's fatwa was in 1998... or was that his second fatwa? I don't recall at the moment. At any rate, Hezbollah has threatened to strike the U.S. recently. Only this time they are threatening to strike within U.S. borders. The FBI is tracking known Hezbollah operatives inside the U.S. now. This is very much a current event, not ancient history. I do not want to gum up the template with unrelated events. But I am willing to say Hezbollah considers themselves combatants in the WOT. I believe Hamas does as well. The question is - what do we do with that information? RonCram 15:30, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

Well I already added it to my template above, However my issue is with the constant expansion of this template to unrealistic proportions. For example by listing Hamas you have to list Operation Summer Rains, Hezbollah, Israel, Palestine, Iran, Syria, Lebanon, al-Aqsa Intifada, 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict. That is just off the top of my head, at what point does this template overwrite or dupliacte everything in the Arab-Israeli conflict? Considering you would be stating everything dont by Israel after 2000 against Hamas or Palestine is included, or if by going with bin Laden, then everything after 98 possibly. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 15:41, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

Just to be clear, President Clinton declared a war on terrorism in 1998 in a speech whose main points Bush quite freely plagiarized on Sept. 20 2001. And Reagan had declared war on terrorism as early as 1981. Bin Laden's 1998 fatwa was his second major one; he issued a much longer one in 1996, and his three main grievances against the US were the troops in Saudi Arabia, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and the sanctions on Iraq. I'm not sure how or whether to incorporate all these various conflicts into the template; should the conflicts over Cyprus and Kashmir, or the activities of LTTE and Aum Shinrkyo be included as well?--csloat 03:07, 24 July 2006 (UTC)

Why doesn't the article list Hamas and Hezbollah?

Hezbollah (with the backing of Syria and Iran) just started a war with Israel. President Bush clearly sees this conflict as part of the War on Terror. Hezbollah is listed as a terrorist organization, as is Hamas. The U.S. seems to be encouraging Israel's counteroffensive because the Administration is calling for a ceasefire when it will be "conducive." Most everyone understands that to mean in a week or so after Hezbollah has been mostly dismantled. Why are these terror organizations not listed? RonCram 16:39, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

Here's Zer0faults's answer when I suggested they should be included.[50] Personally I agree they should be listed as the US has definitely said the elimination of both terrorist organizations as being included in WoT. --Bobblehead 17:01, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

Can I see a source where the Bush administration says they are fighting Hamas and Hezbollah as part of the WOT. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 17:09, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

And this is part of the problem Nescio is having with you, Zer0, you do not read cites that are provided for you.. I provided two sources from the White House webpage where the Bush administration linked Hamas and the support of Hamas to the WoT. The thing you are not realizing is that the 'War on Terrorism' is a proper noun and is not necessarily an actual war, in the same way that the Drug War and Cold War are/were not actual wars. The US has made it very clear that the actual use of military force is not the only mechanism they'll use as part of WoT.(read the executive summary) But since you are not willing to crack open the sources I provided you, here are three direct quotes from them:

On December 4, President Bush froze the assets of a U.S.-based foundation – The Holy Land Foundation for Relief and Development -- that has been funneling money to the terrorist organization Hamas.Global War on Terror - First 100 days

The Treasury Department and the Department of Justice collaborated to freeze the assets and accounts of 62 individuals and organizations connected with two terrorist-supporting financial networks, the al-Taqua and the al-Barakaat, and one organization funneling money to Hamas.Global War on Terror - First 100 days

Saddam Hussein's Iraq provided material assistance to Palestinian terrorist groups, including the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General Command, HAMAS, and the Palestine Islamic Jihad, according to a State Department report. This included paying the families of Palestinian suicide bombers, according to testimonials from Palestinians and cancelled checks. Also, according to State Department reports, terrorist groups the Iranian Mujahedin-e-Khalq and the Abu Nidal organization were protected by the Iraqi regime protected by the Iraqi regime.10 WAYS THE LIBERATION OF IRAQ SUPPORTS THE WAR ON TERROR

And here's a new source conveniently called "Winning the War on Terrorism":

Established a National Joint Terrorism Task Force and expanded local task forces to cover every state. As a result of work done by one local task force, a senior Hamas leader was indicted in Texas for conspiring to violate U.S. laws prohibiting financial support to terrorists.

And just for fun, run this google search. 81 references of Hamas and "War on Terror" on the white house website.--Bobblehead 18:06, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

Good references, however adding it will clutter this template up, considering other then assest freezing there is no other actiosn taken against these groups. Furthermore this template is about the military campaign, not every action. Opening it up past the military campasign means listing all 153 people or groups who's assets were frozen, then linking Hamas also leads to adding all of their attacks and half the Arab-Israeli conflict, including the recent events and Palestine / Israel / Lebanon etc as part of the theaters of operations etc. It would make ac omplete mess and I think its un warranted for a simple asset freezing, especially since we are talking about a military campaign here. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 18:18, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

I will add it to my template above, however I feel we should be careful of the slippery slope that is going to be created, I can see half the Arab-Israeli conflict ending up on the template all based on the addition of Hamas. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 18:22, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

Do you reccomend a main event to tie their addition to? --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 18:24, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

If this template is only for military campaigns, then it needs to be renamed to reflect this. As it is currently named it covers the entirity of the War on Terrorism, which has been defined by the Bush Administration as a fight to end global terror and we've previously agreed that War on Terrorism is a proper noun and inclusion of something under that proper noun is that the Bush Administration says it is. Under those definitions Hamas et. al warrant inclusion. As for a main event. Al-Aqsa Intifada, 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict, 2006 Israel-Hamas crisis, just to name a few possible ones.. I would include Al-Aqsa Intifada for sure as that would cover the various bombings you alluded to earlier.. Unfortunately we aren't the ones that define what is part of the War on Terrorism and what is not... --Bobblehead 18:50, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

Correct that is why, though I can see a flood gate opening soon by certain editors, I will be adding it. I think al-Aqsa Intifada is the best to cover everything as it includes all the attacks and not individual one, its the most general article, hopefully that prevents the flood gates from opening. I think its also best covers everything as the other events are just revent events and cover only smaller portions then the Intifada page does. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 18:53, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

The Lebanon invasion might warrant its inclusion since it is an escalation beyond the intifada and an expansion of the fronts.. Hezbollah's membership in the Lebanese government also makes it more than just a fight between Israel and a Palestinian group. --Bobblehead 19:01, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

I think adding the 2006 incidents as seperate is going too far. It would then be adding anything that happened after 2000 from the Arab-Israeli conflict into this article, which would also involve adding all those locations, countries and smaller events. You would be adding the following:

• 2000-2006 Al-Aqsa Intifada
• 2002 Operation Defensive Shield
• 2004 Operation Rainbow
• 2004 Operation Days of Penitence
• 2006 Operation Summer Rains
• 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict
• 2001 Taba Summit
• 2002 Arab Peace Initiative
• 2005 UNSC Resolution 1583
• 2005 Sharm el-Sheikh Summit
• 2005 Israel's unilateral disengagement plan
• 2006 Palestinian Prisoner's Document
• PLO
• Hezbollah
• Fatah
• Syria
• Iran

Probably even more, in other words it would create a massive mess by linking specific incidents instead of general ones. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 19:06, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

Most of those would be included in Al-Aqsa Intifada so are not strictly necessary. The Israeli-Lebanon conflict(which is Operation Summer Rains) warrants inclusion in the same manner that the Iraq War and Afghanistan War warrants inclusion. It represents an invasion of another country in order to remove a terrorist organization. --Bobblehead 19:28, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

This is that slope I was talking about, then any fighting involving Israel is slowly going to get added. Hezbollah and Hamas are not the same group anyway. Furthermore we are now bordering on that other point, mentioning all 100+ people and groups that had funding cut and all of their attacks and incidents. This template is about the campaign waged by the US and NATO etc., its a military based template. I think Hamas etc should be removed since this is what I figured would happen if a middleground was attempted. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 21:02, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

This is the basis we should be working with "The War on Terrorism or War on Terror (also the "Global War on Terrorism" or "GWOT"[1]) is a campaign by the United States, supported by several NATO members and other allies, with the stated goal of ending international terrorism by stopping those groups said to be terrorist groups, and ending alleged state sponsorship of terrorism. This "War on Terrorism" was launched by the Bush administration following the September 11, 2001 attacks on New York and Washington, D.C. allegedly by al-Qaeda." --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 21:06, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

The War on Terrorism is not solely a military campaign, it is also a political, financial, and law enforcement campaign, conducted not by the USonly , but by its allies as well (Israel is an ally in the WoT). You're more than welcome to propose that the template be renamed, but as long as it is called "War on Terrorism" it needs to include aspects of the other campaigns. Any attempt to do otherwise is intellectually unethical and patently against the definition applied to the WoT by the organization that is responsible for defining it (The US government). The Palestinian groups clearly meet the requirement for being included in the template and your explanations to prevent their inclusion violates all of Wikipedia's content principles.--Bobblehead 23:03, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

Did you actually read what I wrote, do you look at the template I made? They both include your edits. I said I dont agree with it, I have a right to say that. Just in case your are mixing up mine with Nescio's Template_talk:War_on_Terrorism#Zer0.27s_Template --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 23:55, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

It is good to see I am not the only one that thinks Zero is making policy up as he goes and cherry picks the arguments to suit his needs. Somehow his edit/discussing style does seems to have a strong POV.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 23:22, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

WP:AGF --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 23:55, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

Interesting observations coming from an individual that makes massive changes to articles and then has the gall to ask others to explain why his edits are not justified while aside from wild assertion, does not explain his edit. Then continues ignoring several clear questions showing he is wrong and appears to have developed an addiction to edit warring.Nomen Nescio^{Gnothi seauton} 00:04, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

Please stick to the topic under which you post, and WP:AGF. Also if you do not know how it works, explanations are contained in whats called edit summaries, they are located on the history page. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 00:07, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

I don't think that the any of the articles involving the Arab-Isreali conflict should be included on this template, just 1 link to the conflict which only needs to be included because the USA considers Hamas a terrioist group. Aussie King Pin 00:23, 22 July 2006 (UTC)

Except the US considers not only Hamas, but PFLP, Hezbollah, and Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigade as terrorist groups as well.--Bobblehead 01:00, 22 July 2006 (UTC)

Bobblehead, you misunderstand me. I didn't mean a link to Hamas, I meant a link to the Arab-Isreali conflict page.Aussie King Pin 07:34, 22 July 2006 (UTC)

Preparation for RFC

I would like to start a RfC regarding which template to use, current design, my design or Nescio's design, as well as if we should include Hamas, Hezbollah and events of the Arab-Israeli conflict. Would I would need to do this however is a statement from the people who feel Hamas Hezbollah etc should be included stating why. It will be the basis for your arguement, meaning the people who agree should come to a concensus on the wording, I will write why I feel it shouldnt. After its all been decided I or someone else can post the RfC and we can just wait to see if a concensus develops or a super majority. As I can see why it would be included, just feel it shouldnt, I will not contest a large majority stating it should.

So if those who feel it should be included can please come together and work on the proper wording that would be great.

I would also need Nescio to put the final touches on his template, meaning design wise and possibly content wise. The talk here seems to stall as their is not enough of us to actually come to a concensus or real majority. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 18:51, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

I've added this one to my watchlist and will attempt to participate in this conversation. I have not made up my mind yet whether I think these various conflicts should be included, but I do think that if they are, there should be some attempt to be comprehensive, and conflicts such as the one in Kashmir and the one in Sri Lanka should feature in such a list alongside the Arab-Israeli conflict, and perhaps even Timothy McVeigh and the like. I do not see how we can restrict "war on terrorism" to the war of the Bush Admin against Islamist terrorism when the phrase has had wide currency in other situations. I have not been active editing the War on Terrorism page, but glancing at it, it makes the same fundamental error as this template -- there may be a much larger debate yet to be had on that page. Even limiting it to Islamist terrorism, we have the problem that a "war on terrorism" has been declared several times in US history. Even limiting it to the war against al-Qaeda -- which would exclude Hamas and Hezbollah along with the LTTE -- the war starts in 1998 or 1996 depending on your point of view. That Bush announced the war as a bold new initiative is accurate, but that his announcement was in fact bold and new is a point readily disputed (note, I'm not talking about post-9/11 policies here; just on the announcement of a "war on terrorism" itself).--csloat 10:07, 24 July 2006 (UTC)

My problem is a unique one because I do believe these incidents, as Bobblehead provided proof of, is part of the WOT. However I think adding every Palestinian "militia" to this list and every bombing or rocket attack in Israel or arrest in Palestine can create quite a mess. Even adding incidents since 2001 would be adding 5 events, 3 groups, 3 theatres of operations and 4-5 participating countries. However you hint at a middleground, encompassing all that is involved in that conflict as simply adding Arab-Israeli conflict, instead of the events individually. The problem with that is if they are gonig to be included they shouldnt be minimalized. I really am starting to drift toward neutral, my only reason for not wanting it, is the size of this template would grow too a point where it wouldnt be welcomed anywhere. If this was all added I would reccomend the template I suggest above as its more streamlined and better fitted for this incoming information. --zero faults ^{|sockpuppets|} 12:06, 24 July 2006 (UTC)

Related events?

Can anyone give a verifiable account of why Moscow theater hostage crisis and Second Chechen War are included as "Related events"? The template seems very unsatisfactory and unwieldy, and is triggering my WP:NOR alarm here. Can we take them out, for a start? All the former leaders can go too, this is information overkill. --Guinnog 03:25, 29 July 2006 (UTC)