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To: paul_philp who wrote (69667)1/29/2003 12:17:36 AM
From: KLP  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 281500
 
But Paul, what more could he have said tonight, in this speech, that would have changed any minds that were already made up? There are many people who wouldn't/didn't even try to watch the speech. Doesn't that say something all by itself?

I believe some of the material to come out will be better done in another forum other than the State of the Union. I'd like to believe that some of the folks who won't/don't/will never believe that there is a connection between Iraq and Al Qaeda, and the terrorism to date in the world---will not change their mind. Even if they see actual pictures. We've listened to some of them here on SI on various threads.

Even Juan Williams had changed his mind tonight. Thought President Bush did a good job!



To: paul_philp who wrote (69667)1/29/2003 12:51:15 AM
From: bela_ghoulashi  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 281500
 
I have to say I don't agree with the Viet Nam premise either. If we are attacked again, even in retaliation for whatever may happen in Iraq, yes, some will do the knee-jerk Viet Nam routine. But most Americans will realize that our country being attacked is not the same thing as fighting in Viet Nam.

No matter the reason for the attack. It will be divisive only only on the fringes. We will unite in the face of an attack.