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To: zonder who wrote (3017)	1/30/2003 8:49:39 AM
From: skinowski	Read Replies (2) of 15987

No, Zonder. I don't think you have the answer. Saddam – or any other ruler of Iraq – would continue selling us the oil at market prices. I think – this is the conclusion I am reaching – that the only real reason for our actions is the one which you listed under 4 (c ), about getting a "foothold". A pro- American regime in Iraq – along with a continued American military presence in Iraq – would make a great difference in the global balance. All of a sudden, it would become "uncool" and dangerous to be an extremist. Saudi princes would become more reluctant to finance bin Laden and other extremists. Moderates would be emboldened to become more pro-active. All in all, it would be a good thing. Who knows, maybe it would even prevent the "Clash of Civilizations"... or, the demise of ALL civilizations.

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