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Politics : Politics for Pros- moderated
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To: Lane3 who wrote (42936)5/9/2004 1:46:51 PM
From: Mary Cluney  Read Replies (2) of 793738
 
<<< You are arguing that keeping Rummy will be good for the war effort, too, because ditching Rummy would hearten terrorist leaders. OK, I'll buy that.>>>

I'm not sure I would buy that.

IMO, to begin with, the terrorists are looney tunes to even think about starting a war with us. Look at the resources that we have and look at the resources they have.

However, I think (who in hell really knows) they want someone like a Rumsfeld to respond in a predictable fashion (very agressive) to inflame the passions of lethargic Arabs sitting around praying. In other words, to drive the uncommited into their camp.

If they replaced Rumsfeld with a Colin Powell type, and Powell was able to put a wedge in between Arab moderates and their lunatic fringe, would the terrorists be better off?
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