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To: The Philosopher who wrote (57998)	11/21/2002 4:40:48 AM
From: zonder	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 281500

Yes, Turks are not worried about a "nuclear armed" Saddam, and yes, this is a figment of Nadine's imagination. My "basis for saying that" is that I read. Not only American and European publications, but also those from the Middle East, in several languages. >>I would be surprised if ANY national leader within striking distance of nuclear weapons controlled by a person as unstable and unpredictable as Saddam wouldn't worry about it. Well, then be very surprised. Turks are not worried. Neither are Iraq's other neighbours. I do not see the Europeans running around scared looking for shelter, either. Has anyone here wondered why? Pushing aside the "Europeans are wimps and they are stupid and old anyway" chant, one likely explanation could be that Saddam has not engaged in any hostilities in the past decade. Even if he has nuclear weapons (and that is a big IF), there is no reason why anyone should fear Iraq more than any other country with nuclear weapons, like Israel or Russia, for example. >>Do you have some evidence to support your statement? How can I be asked to provide proof that Turkey is not worried about a "nuclear armed" Saddam? I can only say that I follow the publications and news from the region in several languages and there is no sign of this "worry". Maybe we should ask Nadine to find some evidence to support her statement that the Turks are worried about a "nuclear" Saddam. It should be easy enough to find if the Turkish government, either the new one or the one that just died in the elections, voiced any such concern.