Ted, <You understand that the goal of the terrorists is not to blow up our landmarks one by one; instead, its to so freak us out that are way of life begins to falter and our economic well being begins to suffer. And its working slowly but surely.>
That I'll agree with you. Just last night, I saw on the news a piece on how to protect your home against a chemical weapons attack. They demonstrated how to apply duct tape and plastic sheets, suggested having a "safe room" to run to when (if?) a terrorist attack were to happen, etc. It was so ridiculous, I had to change the channel. I mean, people's homes are more threatened by termites than by terrorists. It's like the Y2K scare, times ten.
<You all say Bush can't do nada about the economy....I disagree. He could shut his fukking mouth up and start doing the job he has been elected to do.>
Personally, I agree with Greenspan more than Bush, but even Greenspan came out half in support of Bush's economic policies. Too bad no one got that from the liberal press, which had a field day with the other half, the part that Greenspan didn't agree with (deficit spending). Plus the hearings broadcast on CNBC were ridiculously partisan; it's like the congressmen were trying to trap Greenspan into saying something damning against Bush.
<The world is turning against your position. Accept it, admit you were wrong and move on. Its not just a matter of ego or who's right or wrong; its for the well being of this country.>
First, it all depends on what your definition of the "world" is.
Second, the majority of Americans disagree with the majority of the "world." And the "world" doesn't give a hoot about America, or at least they put the interests of America subordinate to that of their own home nations.
Third, why do you believe the "world" over Americans? Could it be only because you think the "world" is right and Americans are wrong? Doesn't that make it an issue of who's right or wrong, contrary to what you were saying before?
And fourth, if we are to foster a new global community, we'll need lots of room for disagreement. I find it odd that you cannot handle the disagreements on this thread, much less that of the world, and instead you accuse others of having egos.
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