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To: FaultLine who wrote (151079)	11/5/2004 9:00:21 AM
From: GST	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 281500

A good read from Foreign Affiars: "The Sources of American Legitimacy" Robert W. Tucker and David C. Hendrickson From Foreign Affairs, November/December 2004 Summary: Throughout its history, the United States has made gaining international legitimacy a top priority of its foreign policy. The 18 months since the launch of the Iraq war, however, have left the country's hard-earned respect and credibility in tatters. In going to war without a legal basis or the backing of traditional U.S. allies, the Bush administration brazenly undermined Washington's long-held commitment to international law, its acceptance of consensual decision-making, its reputation for moderation, and its identification with the preservation of peace. The road back will be a long and hard one. Robert W. Tucker is Professor Emeritus of American Foreign Policy at Johns Hopkins University. David C. Hendrickson is Robert J. Fox Distinguished Service Professor at Colorado College.

To: FaultLine who wrote (151079)	11/5/2004 9:02:21 AM
From: GST	Respond to of 281500

An even better read: "Is America Losing Its Edge?" Adam Segal From Foreign Affairs, November/December 2004 Summary: For 50 years, the United States has maintained its economic edge by being better and faster than any other country at inventing and exploiting new technologies. Today, however, its dominance is starting to slip, as Asian countries pour resources into R&D and challenge America's traditional role in the global economy. Adam Segal is Maurice R. Greenberg Senior Fellow in China Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations and the author of Digital Dragon: High Technology Enterprises in China.

To: FaultLine who wrote (151079)	11/5/2004 10:28:50 AM
From: Srexley	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

"Your post is OFF TOPIC" I would say that he was spot on. Exactly what I was talking about, and a valid description of the haters.