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To: epicure who wrote (139231)	7/8/2004 10:39:19 PM
From: Brumar89	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

If Saddam could be ousted, than Allawi must realize he too can be ousted. Allawi does not have a world-wide reputation as a thug like Saddam did. Allawi has not invaded any neighboring countries, is not under UN sanctions. So he has a moral standing which Saddam didn't. Overthrowing a villain like Saddam is one thing. Overthrowing a benign government is another. Your points about early America are valid. We did have extraordinary leadership. when you have a foisted "revolution"- or, let's be honest, an occupation with concomitant regime change, the results are bound to be less than optimal. I think the relevant question is whether the results will be less optimal than a continuation of Saddam's rule.