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To: LindyBill who wrote (46094)	9/22/2002 9:38:14 AM
From: Rascal	Respond to of 281500

lindybill@liketryingtoadministermedicinetothedead.com Ok, agree. I do the two step and you do the one step. Rascal@sorry you'renot feelingwell.com

To: LindyBill who wrote (46094)	9/22/2002 10:06:19 AM
From: SirRealist	Respond to of 281500

I have to agree with Rascal. War, and politics, are processes best defined by "Follow the Money". However, your point has validity. On the surface, religion or nationalism may be what is motivating the masses. But it is almost never what motivates governments. There, money and power are always a major cause and one could only find a greater cause rarely in world history, if we accept that territorial expansion is economic (which I do). The US revolution arose in response to GB's tariffs and taxes. It's true that some of the populace was also angry about the quartering of British troops all over, but the reason for the troops was to compel economic compliance. That does not mean all wars should not be fought, however, because much more than economic gain can be had via that method, such as an end to slavery, religious freedom, civil freedoms, etc. Each of which, in turn, cycles back around to provide added economic benefits.