zonkie, Bush demands keep loyalty. You have to treat him like a King. Powell's only alternative is to
do what Bush says or resign. Powell sees Bush's problems more clearly that we do so Powell is
probably afraid to resign, afraid of what might happen to the country. As a military man, his sense
of duty to his country is strong.
I don't know what is wrong with Bush but whatever it is Bush is unable to focus on numerous topics
simultaneously. He is obsessed with his war on terror and everything else takes second place, as journalists
have pointed out. Bush has ignored the Israel/Palestinian conflict and it has become dangerous.
A few minutes a go I read how Israel and Palestinian fighters use crude missiles. Last week
someone used a bomb. The press has been pounding away at the problems there.
Yet, when Cheney's stopped in the Middle East, his purpose, according to the press,
was to ask for support the US attack on Iraq. You wonder if Bush is aware of what is going
on in the Middle East and the possible consequences
of a major war in the area that could involve many countries.
Last week, Bush agreed to send Zinni back to the MidEast but you wonder if W understands
how dangerous the situation there is.
Cheney is or has been in England where he preaches that weapons of mass destruction should be kept
out of the hands of terrorists. His comments are not new. Europeans and Americans have felt that
way for some time. I am not sure why the press makes a big deal out of his comments.
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Powell and condoms. Last week, W tried to avoid the issue by encouraging couples to get married so
W will ask government agencies to try the same tactics, I imagine.. Many 12, 13 and even 14 year-old kids have sex. They aren't going to abstain, and marriage would likely make the situation worse since they would have kids that they probably wouldn't want to raise because they are only kids themselves. |
