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To: Michael Watkins who wrote (153519)	12/6/2004 10:48:19 PM
From: Nadine Carroll	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 281500

Hey if this is a fact, then why is Bush always shakin' their hands? Notice much shakin' or kissin' lately? There has been a lot of backing away, papered over with diplomatic kissy face. We had a lot of troops stationed in SA; they're gone now. Now we still need their oil, and they still need our protection, so neither side can divorce openly. But the behind the scenes relationship is definitely testier. What would you suggest Bush do? Conquer SA? That would be AQ's wet dream!

To: Michael Watkins who wrote (153519)	12/7/2004 10:41:27 AM
From: carranza2	Respond to of 281500

Hey if this is a fact, then why is Bush always shakin' their hands? By golly, another utterly convincing statement. I really think you need to apply for the National Security Advisor position before it is filled. Your statement was almost as illuminating and convincing as your statement about the Saudi Government not having a "Terrorism Export Department." Why, what can anyone say, except "QED," when faced with such wisdom. Such clarity, such nuance, and, most importantly, all of your comments clearly are based on a demonstrably profound knowledge of history and politics. It is obvious that you stay up late at night reading tomes on history, politics, foreign policy, etc. How long did it take you to figure out that the Saudis don't have a department for the export of terrorism? A truly brilliant insight. We are in huge debt to your perspicacity. My humble Burger Ratio was indeed a small, worthless contribution, though I mistakenly thought that it was utterly consistent with your views. Silly me.