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To: Alighieri who wrote (153507)	10/17/2002 12:48:18 PM
From: tejek	Respond to of 1580445

I think Bush has carefully chosen the ordering of the terrorism initiative so that we don't alienate nations that can be helpful before it is necessary. The Saudis, and Iran, are useful to us right now (for that matter, so is Syria). Iraq, in its current state, is of no value to us whatsoever, and I believe that is why they are the first to be targeted. The sad part is that there is fundamental truth to your statement, even in its inaccuracy and oversimplification. It is sadder yet that people allow themselves to say such things as clinically as you do above. If you want a glaring example of why US foreign policy is so flawed, and why we have become so universally disliked, no matter who is in office, read this man's statement. We think of nations in terms of their utility to us and behave accordingly. Al, that very issue was pointed out very clearly on the 'town hall' session I saw last nite with the guy who wrote "A Threatening Storm". There was all this bs about we had to attack Saddam to defend the honor of the world. He was evil and no good......the worst dictator to hit the world in 50 years etc. Then this guy got up and said but we supported Saddam in the '80's. Even the threatening storm guy had to admit that Reagan's support of Saddam in the '80's was an embarrassing moment in American foreign policy. And we wonder why we are considered suspect by some in the world. Our need for expediency and game playing sometimes trumps our good intentions. ted

To: Alighieri who wrote (153507)	10/17/2002 1:29:46 PM
From: Tenchusatsu	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 1580445

Al, <We think of nations in terms of their utility to us and behave accordingly.> How is this any different from the diplomacy of any other nation on the face of this earth? <If you want a glaring example of why US foreign policy is so flawed, and why we have become so universally disliked, no matter who is in office, read this man's statement.> David Ray's statement is sad and unfortunately, but it is also the truth, and it is not exclusive to America, either. Being the only superpower, America is fast becoming a convenient scapegoat for all of the world's problems. Personal responsibility is thrown out the window, because it's easier to blame someone else for your own problems. The hypocrites who blame America for everything really ought to get a clue. Tenchusatsu