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To: Hawkmoon who wrote (58563)11/23/2002 11:26:10 PM
From: Nadine Carroll  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 281500
 
I say we target Saddam's family, if necessary

In that tribal society, of course it is necessary. Saddam's family is the keystone of his support.



To: Hawkmoon who wrote (58563)11/23/2002 11:26:42 PM
From: kumar  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 281500
 
The motivation could/would come if the heat was too high. It does not appear to be at that stage yet.

From that perspective, I wrote a short note a few days ago, on this thread, saying "I agree, war as stick, $3B asylum as carrot".