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To: jcky who wrote (34235)	7/14/2002 11:33:41 AM
From: carranza2	Read Replies (2) of 281500

Unlike the first invasion of Iraq in which there was a clear threat to our national interest (that black stuff buried in the sand), this current "planned" invasion makes very little logistical or political sense. We certainly don't have the same level of commitment or endorsement from our European allies, and there is plenty of ambivalence in this country disguised under the pretense of patriotism. You may disagree, but it is fairly clear that WMDs will inexorably flow from Iraq to AQ, if they haven't already. If that is not a clear threat to our national interest, I can't think of one that would be. A dirty nuke or a small nuclear device exploded anywhere near Wall St. would cause tremendous havoc to securities markets. The political problem Bush faces is leading an oblivious population into the notion that it is absolutely critical to neutralize Saddam as soon as possible. The Palestinian problem is a sideshow when compared to the threat to the US posed by Saddam. It will naturally be a part of the calculus. However, the immediate threat to the US needs to be addressed.

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