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To: Dale Baker who wrote (5011)	12/15/2003 1:22:19 PM
From: tsigprofit	Respond to of 20773

Well said Dale. I would argue as you have that Bush's actions have set back US power and prestige in the world. Capturing Saddam does not make up for the damage to our US reputation in the other 150+ countries (I'll give him a few LOL...) If he has damaged our overall security with his bluster, by alientating most of the rest of the world - then capturing Saddam does not look like such a good result. It is HOW it was done.

To: Dale Baker who wrote (5011)	12/15/2003 1:59:33 PM
From: rrufff	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 20773

We seem to bog down in this thread (and the free world <ggg>) with being critical and finding fault. I've been guilty of it and most of the posters even on a moderate thread have. I don't suggest using the term "only superpower" in a macho way. I suggest using it as a total picture which includes a moral imperative. I see real problems with the "bring it on" talk but I understand how these statements are made, particularly after 9/11. We see nations complaining about not getting a contract to rebuild and yet refusing to write-off billions in debt that went to Saddam and his minions. Iraq will never flourish if it has to repay the billions over the next decade. All have to give - time to look forward - there can only be a coalition if there are willing partners. Naysaying without solutions and real sacrifice won't get us off the unilateral track.