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To: Mannie who wrote (6302)	9/13/2002 8:25:55 PM
From: stockman_scott	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 89467

Transcript: Fox News Interviews Scott Ritter foxnews.com <<...RITTER: Richard Butler allowed the United States to use the United Nations weapons-inspection process as a Trojan horse to insert intelligence capabilities into Iraq, which were not approved by the United Nations and which did not facilitate the disarmament process, were instead focused on the security of Saddam Hussein and military targets...>>

To: Mannie who wrote (6302)	9/14/2002 5:46:57 AM
From: stockman_scott	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 89467

Public responsible for foreign policy By Constance Hilliard Op/Ed - USA TODAY Fri Sep 13, 7:34 AM ET Until the past week or so, I was deeply disturbed by political rumors that Vice President Cheney and Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld were angling to rid the Bush administration of Secretary of State Colin Powell, one of the most adept and experienced diplomats of our times. But I've now changed my mind. Maybe it is indeed time for Powell to step down, to put some distance between himself and this White House, which simply may not deserve his singular talents or understand the gifts of perspective and balance he brings to our foreign-policy apparatus. Powell, who favors international coalition-building and multilateral action, has made new allies for America. He has been the principal voice in this administration arguing against the long-term efficacy of military solutions either to the Palestinian-Israeli crisis or to our own ''war on terrorism.'' Neither Rumsfeld nor Cheney possesses Powell's diplomatic skills or the larger worldview required to win friends among nations whose populations look different and think differently than they do. Whatever the outcome of this political wrangling at the top, in a democracy it is the American public, not the president's advisers, that bears ultimate responsibility for the conduct of our foreign policy. If I have learned anything of enduring value from the 9/11 tragedy it is that, like it or not, we will almost certainly be held hostage to our foreign-policy failures. Hawkish posturing may entertain a certain political segment of the public. But it will not make the world a more peaceful place or our homeland more secure. I've been disappointed to see many Americans retreat into mindless, Stars-and-Stripes jingoism rather than explore the foreign-policy issues exploding all around us. To make matters worse, the views the public does have are often measured by simpleton polls. Not surprisingly, for instance, a majority of Americans respond ''yes'' when asked: ''Should Saddam Hussein be removed from office?'' The results would be far different were the more realistic question asked: ''Would you, as an American citizen, be willing to accept your fair share of the responsibility for the choice of a military over a political solution if war with Iraq led to that nation's disintegration into new rogue states, each with its own terrorist agenda and American civilians as its bull's-eye?'' ________________________________________________________ Constance Hilliard is an associate history professor at the University of North Texas, Denton. story.news.yahoo.com

To: Mannie who wrote (6302)	9/16/2002 11:13:57 AM
From: Jim Willie CB	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 89467

NFL: biggest joke is prediction Pgh Steelers to SuperBowl I want to see the Steelmen do well, but I am realistic this is a good team, nowhere near a great team at least 5-6 other teams are better, beginning with Oakland and NewEngland I expect to see a rematch of these two in January I had to laugh about this prediction back in late preseason esp when Pitt was favored in NewEngland for NE home opener that was an easy money bet the Steelers have an over-rated defense, over-rated running offense, over-rated QB, over-rated HeadCoach last year was the fluke Kordell managed to avoid making mistakes well the receivers did well the defense is hinged by Defensive RookieOfYear Kendrell Bell now Bell is injured, running game is suspect, Kordell is very shaky, Coach Cowher is predictable, and the entire offense is butter fingered last year they were near bottom in special team performance, with last night's kickoff TD given up to Raiders killing the comeback last year they were near bottom in RedZone TD performance, with two times now in two games showing zip after 1st Down Goal to go Steelers to the Super Bowl? not a chance maybe into the playoffs, only because their division is now 1-7 the only win came from two division rivals playing each other go Patriots for the second week, they were NOT favored for the second week, they crushed their opponent both offense and defense looked stellar maybe the Patriots will be favored over KCity next week ? / jim