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To: carl a. mehr who wrote (15349)	2/2/1998 6:57:00 PM
From: Teri Skogerboe	Respond to of 70976

*Off-topic* Carl, I'm going to try to back away from this subject. Couple reasons, you don't need to have a heart attack -g-. And I need to do other things right now and then refocus on semiconductors, and semi-equips. Monday morning quarterbacking is some easy stuff, yes? Kind regards, Teri

To: carl a. mehr who wrote (15349)	2/2/1998 7:15:00 PM
From: robbie	Respond to of 70976

<<I am sure glad that Bush was not our president during World War II or that idiot would have stopped the war when our troops got to the Rhine river! Hitler would have stayed in power! Why do we elect such idiots, and why do we not run them out of town when they screw so badly? A parlimentary system would be nice. Clinton's bad omen is to have inherited the Iraqui mess from Bush.>> Yeah right Carl, that decorated war hero wouldn't have a clue. Let's let that draft-dodger do our fighting for us. Robbie

To: carl a. mehr who wrote (15349)	2/2/1998 11:37:00 PM
From: Big Bucks	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 70976

Carl, If you have ever played chess you realize that there is a strategy whereby you position your "men" to maintain control of the board. If Saddam were dead, why would the Arabs need Americans' stationed in their area. Due to his presence/threat Americans are welcome where they were previously not welcome. Saddam is the only reason Americans are still in the Arab countries and have close political ties with the various friendly governments. Saddam is also the mortal enemy of Iran due to their long war in the 70s-80s. He actually presents a potential threat to Iran to prevent radical Muslim fundamentalism from overwhelming the area, and turning the oil producing countries away from the US/West which would not be in the best interest of the industrialized countries. In politics nothing is black or white, only shades of gray. Only those in the highest political/military power really understand the doctrine/ game. The common US citizen has no concept of military doctrine and gamesmanship required to "control" potential future situations that might arise if they were left "uncontrolled". Just my opinion, BB