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Politics : Foreign Affairs Discussion Group

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To: stockman_scott who wrote (35051)7/26/2002 12:04:07 PM
From: LindyBill  Read Replies (3) of 281500
 
t r u t h o u t | Perspective


It is going to be interesting to watch these "Peace" groups take to the streets at the first sign of an attack on Iraq. There are a lot of pacifists out there who are really pissed that their generation hasn't had a big cause to demonstrate for. When you read their Web page, every left wing story, from "Bush knew about 9/11" to "anti-free trade" to "you name it" is listed. truthout.org

We all know the issues involved here. God knows we have discussed them enough. I am just looking at the issue from a tactical political standpoint. The difference this time in rallying support, compared to the '60s, is 9/11. Plus, we have an identifiable enemy that the American Public does not like. I don't think we will see any marchers waving pictures of Saddam. Plus, this should be over in a few weeks, which does not give them much time to build support.

This article uses an invasion date of October, which I doubt. I just don't see how we can move that fast. In any case, if this ends up with the Iraqis dancing in the streets of Bagdad as our troops move in, the opposition will be muted. If we "blow" the invasion, that will be another story!
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