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To: tekboy who wrote (34975)7/25/2002 12:31:25 AM
From: LindyBill  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 281500
 

two Brookings wonks express some moderate skepticism about an Iraq war..

I think their points are well taken. But I am sure we are going. I think it has become politically impossible for Bush not to go.

Another point. Once we control Iraq, we are in control of the Middle East. We can strike Iran or Syria if they don't get rid of Terrorism. It could mean the ability to reshape Lebanon also.

It is also a good reason to "go it alone". The less Allies we have to appease, the less problems in doing what we want.



To: tekboy who wrote (34975)7/25/2002 8:53:15 AM
From: JohnM  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 281500
 
two Brookings wonks express some moderate skepticism about an Iraq war...

Just finished the hard copy. Well said and much to the point. We need a much larger discussion of the pros and cons of invasion before the Bush folk do anything.

This essay is focused on the war itself. There needs to be other essays focused on the willingness of the public to support such a war. I think it's very thin, based on certain illusions drawn from the Afghan campaign.


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