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To: Rambi who wrote (649)	8/6/2006 9:10:36 PM
From: epicure	Respond to of 1695

I'm glad. That letter had a profound impact on how I evaluate the men who signed it, and their philosophy.

To: Rambi who wrote (649)	8/6/2006 9:11:29 PM
From: longnshort	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1695

I really hated this part. • we need to promote the cause of political and economic freedom abroad;

To: Rambi who wrote (649)	8/6/2006 9:16:16 PM
From: longnshort	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1695

The world is a dangerous place. Not because of the people who are evil; but because of the people who don't do anything about it. Albert Einstein

To: Rambi who wrote (649)	8/7/2006 3:20:32 AM
From: KLP	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1695

I don't know Euterpe....There are many groups will all sorts of goals, and intentions that you and I might not like, including these, for example: en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org Including more on these as well Trilateral Commission Bilderberg Group Brookings Institution David Rockefeller Rand Corporation PNAC

To: Rambi who wrote (649)	8/7/2006 11:33:02 AM
From: MulhollandDrive	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1695

When I first read the PNAC statement of purpose, it my blood run cold. i read something that made my blood run cold too... try googling pnac and tell me if you notice anything unusual

To: Rambi who wrote (649)	8/7/2006 1:42:07 PM
From: Brumar89	Respond to of 1695

The history of the 20th century should have taught us that it is important to shape circumstances before crises emerge, and to meet threats before they become dire. The history of this century should have taught us to embrace the cause of American leadership. Sounds correct to me. Our aim is to remind Americans of these lessons and to draw their consequences for today. Here are four consequences: • we need to increase defense spending significantly if we are to carry out our global responsibilities today and modernize our armed forces for the future; Written in 1997 following defense spending cuts. The precise level of defense spending is debatable. I don't think its wrong to maintain and maximize America's edge over potential foes. • we need to strengthen our ties to democratic allies and to challenge regimes hostile to our interests and values; Again, sounds good to me. • we need to promote the cause of political and economic freedom abroad; Ditto. How could anyone not agree with that? • we need to accept responsibility for America's unique role in preserving and extending an international order friendly to our security, our prosperity, and our principles. Ditto Such a Reaganite policy of military strength and moral clarity may not be fashionable today. But it is necessary if the United States is to build on the successes of this past century and to ensure our security and our greatness in the next. Well, that's it and it all sounds pretty reasonable to me. I can imagine why it make hostile dictators blood run cold. But why anyone elses?