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To: Nadine Carroll who wrote (57719)	11/18/2002 2:43:14 PM
From: Karen Lawrence	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

I think WAR NOW is the visceral reaction. Those who can reason don't want war, IMO.

To: Nadine Carroll who wrote (57719)	11/18/2002 3:46:09 PM
From: Neeka	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

How is our foreign policy made more legitimate by having Syria vote for it? Can someone explain that to me? Then can somebody tell me why this enthusiastic endorsement of dictators' votes has become a "liberal" position? Politics makes odd bedfellows indeed. Nothing is more odd than this liberal embrace of the UN. Not sure that this would be considered "thread bloat" or whatever FaultLine wishes to label it, but I would be very interested in someone, anyone taking a stab at answering these serious questions. There are more than a few individuals, not only American, but people from all over the world, that would appreciate a cognizant response. M

To: Nadine Carroll who wrote (57719)	11/20/2002 3:08:20 PM
From: Sam	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

Nadine, Go back to class and reread the Federalist Papers, specifically Fed 10, 47-51, and, most explicitly, Fed 63, where Madison directly addresses the question of why "attention to the judgement of other nations" is important. The first six essays referenced above are for important background to his opinions and theories. RE: "I always thought that the US government derived its legitimacy from the American people, who voted for it. Suddenly, a great many people, generally on the Left, seem to feel that's not enough, the US government must be accountable to the UN and "multilateralism", whatever that means. I could see this argued as a matter of practical necessity... Politics makes odd bedfellows indeed. Nothing is more odd than this liberal embrace of the UN. Is there any real philosphy here, or just a visceral reaction."