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To: i-node who wrote (167817)	4/15/2003 12:21:17 PM
From: tejek	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1574006

If you think Eagleberger is a lose cannon, test him out.......have Bush invade Syria. Well, I think there are obviously insufficient grounds for an "invasion" at this time; but that doesn't mean it is okay for a former Secretary of State to be going around shooting off his mouth like this, in effect, weakening the international view of the president's authority. This is a democracy..........people can say what they please. And that means Bush's ability to do things is limited. Interestingly, the administration has said, from the outset, that it has no interest in taking military action in Syria. It seems to be just another case of the media running wild because the administration is using tough rhetoric (as it should be). Actually, this administration is not very straightforward in its intent. While Fleischer and Blair are both claiming Bush has no plans to go into Syria, its reported that Rumsfeld is asking for war plans to invade Syria from the pentagon. Is it surprising that people get mixed messages from this administration? The truth is Bush would like nothing better than to invade Syria but "its the economy stupid" keeps hanging over his head. Nonetheless, I think you should contact Party Headquarters and get them to encourage Bush to invade. <g>

To: i-node who wrote (167817)	4/15/2003 2:05:15 PM
From: Alighieri	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1574006

Well, I think there are obviously insufficient grounds for an "invasion" at this time; but that doesn't mean it is okay for a former Secretary of State to be going around shooting off his mouth like this, in effect.... What does it say about that president's image that a former member among members of his own party that a former member of his own father's cabinet feels the urge to pre-empt him this way. In other words, you might wonder what has this president done lately to deserve such treatment from partisan corners? weakening the international view of the president's authority. As demonstrated, the president doesn't give a crap about the international view of his authority...as to what that view already is, it is clear that the world thinks the president is a lunatic. Eagleburger could hardly damage it further. And on the topic of authority...on whose authority does the leader of a nation invade invade another in direct violation of UN wishes and international law? Al