Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: TimF who wrote (16700)	6/14/2001 1:09:57 PM
From: one_less	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

"However the result .." I think you are right. I remember the anti war sentiment at the time and I don't think the US citizenry or the UN would have allowed the US military to do such a thing without serious repercussions. Bush senior did exactly what the UN had authorized, no more and no less. He did it with conviction and style too. The sanctions seemed like the least violent intervention to bring about the needed change in the region. And, it almost worked a decade ago. So what.

To: TimF who wrote (16700)	6/14/2001 3:44:12 PM
From: Greg or e	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

Hey Tim Usually those sort of issues are thought through before hand. The US needs Sadam to keep Iran on it's toes. That's why he was left alone. I do get the impression that they would have been happy for someone to take him out internally, while keeping their military diminished, but still a worry for the Iranians. Global politics is rarely about doing the right thing. If they can look out for their own interests, and be seen to be the good guys as well, then that's a bonus, but it's almost never the central consideration. It's sad. Have a good day. Greg