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To: E. T. who wrote (4157)	2/16/2003 10:29:52 PM
From: Hawkmoon	Respond to of 15987

But it is not the rapidity of an American victory alone that sustains the hopes of these Arab rulers. The pro-American Arab leaders are confident of something that invites mockery among the Europeans and Americans who oppose any war: that American troops would arrive in Iraq's major cities as liberators. When Gen. Tommy R. Franks, the American commander in the Middle East, visited one Arab palace in recent weeks, Western diplomats reported, the Arab ruler quieted his restive courtiers by predicting that American forces would be met in Baghdad by Iraqis lining the street in celebration. But not to those 3 million noisy anti-war activists.. Nope... they are the oppressors who could give a crap less about whether Iraqis obtain their freedom, and the region receive an economic and political "second wind"... It's just amazing to me that the media is focusing more on the folks who have no alternative to the US invading, but diminish the views of people who are likely to welcome a US invasion, and probably US administration until an effective government is created.. Good article ET.. Thanks for posting it.. Hawk