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To: tejek who wrote (236829)	6/11/2005 3:44:51 PM
From: RetiredNow	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1572918

You said: I have never been a proponent for nation building. I firmly believe that a nation has its own manifest destiny and must be left alone to achieve it. And frankly, I think that's the general view of most liberals. So I simply pointed out that Clinton, the most famous and gifted of liberals, believed in nation-building. Tejek, I think you live in a world of absolutes. Never say never. There are times when nation-building is the right thing to do. Not all groups of people have the strength to manifest their destiny and need a helping hand. The Middle East is in dire need of a something to break the mold of their despondency. I wish there could be world alliance of the major powers to make it happen, but I don't think the other major powers would ever do something like that, which is why it was left to the U.S. If Iraq makes it's way to decency, then that will be a beacon to the entire Middle East that could lead to nothing but good. There's still a tough slog ahead, but it is in the world's interest to see it succeed. This isn't some outpost of tyranny, as Bush likes to describe it. Iraq is the center of the hornet's nest. Get the light to start shining there and you can illuminate the whole Middle East.