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Politics : Foreign Affairs Discussion Group

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To: LindyBill who wrote (43013)9/10/2002 8:34:19 PM
From: Zeuspaul  Read Replies (2) of 281500
 
Those that tend to think as I do, believe that force is the only thing that the Islamists respect, and we will have to use it to solve our problems. Those who disagree think that force will backfire on us and we must work to negotiate our way out of this.

Negotiate our way out of what?

We need to take action against real threats. AQ is the enemy. The US should take action against AQ. The US has been unable to destroy AQ. It doesn't make sense to lash out at other entities in an effort to divert attention from the failure to disable the enemy. Keep your eye on the ball.

I favor effective action wrt the ME. I favor action that will make a difference. Action that will not lead to chaos.

Reduce dependence on foreign oil.

ACTION: Simple legislation which forces the use of existing technology to increase the MPG of the US vehicle fleet. This does not mean one has to give up the beloved SUVs. Just increase the gas efficiency.

ACTION: Provide tax incentives for the use of alternative domestic fuels eg Solar.

Balance the US stance in the ME.

ACTION: Withhold funds from Israel until it moves to its 1967 borders.

ACTION: Propose a viable Palestinian state and make definitive moves towards its end.

Zeuspaul
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