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To: Emile Vidrine who wrote (27237)	12/23/1998 11:50:00 PM
From: Dayuhan	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

Emile, If the U.S. would adopt policies that are STRICTLY in THEIR self-interest, it would not have earned the condemnation of so many. As I've pointed out many times, this neglect of long-term interest in favor of short-term expediency is a consistent pattern in US foreign policy, not limited to the middle east. How many times have we thrown our weight behind corrupt, inept, antidemocratic dictators simply because they were superficially opposed to communism? How many of those dictators actually encouraged communist insurgencies with their own incompetence? If you look only at the middle east, it's easy to leap to the Jewish conspiracy theory. The overall pattern leads to different conclusions. And that tale sadly happens to be a tiny illegitimate country with the most poisonous and destructive motives known to man. Other than survival, what would those motives be? I don't much care for the way the Israelis behave, but I do believe that they are truly convinced that their actions are necessary to ensure their own survival. Do you really think they are out to dominate the world? Steve

To: Emile Vidrine who wrote (27237)	12/24/1998 6:33:00 PM
From: Hubert Few	Respond to of 108807

Emile, when you aren't obsessed with your religion, you come off as a pretty intelligent person! (sorry, that's the best I could do on short notice) Well, tomorrow is god's birthday I guess....for many people in the world anyway. I have to tell you, I don't much go for "non-christians" like myself taking part in a meaningless psuedo-religious holiday (i.e. the consumerist binge most associate with this time of year)but I do it to keep the peace! I spent roughly a half-month's salary on gifts....too much in my mind, but it means so much to my wife. I actually enjoyed it though this year. Usually I have a difficult time spending money on anyone but myself....I'm no different than anyone else, just more honest about it. The "joy" I feel in giving is tainted with the compulsory nature of it. I do do surprising little "thoughtful" things throughout the year, in addition to spending 90% of what I make on the house and surrounding responsibilities that normally go with running a household. Well, as I was explaining to "E" in a private mail. I do some of my best "work" while the mother-in-law is over. I retire to the basement with a glass of Jack Daniels. This is one such evening. My son's behavior has been absolutely horrible the last week. I really did not feel he deserves to get a blessed thing....and I am saddened by his total selfishness...yep, that's my boy! I have only to see him through another 9 years or so, if he gets arrested for some unspeakable crime, well, I tried. Sometimes I try harder than I allude to here. It really does break my heart, but I temper the guilt feelings with the fact that maybe there is such a thing as a genetic sociopath. Well, anyway, happy holiday to you and yours....in that I am sincere!

To: Emile Vidrine who wrote (27237)	12/25/1998 7:53:00 PM
From: Dayuhan	Respond to of 108807

Emile, You wrote, referring to Israel: a tiny illegitimate country with the most poisonous and destructive motives known to man. I asked you what those motives were, and got no answer. I really think you should tell us, because it goes to the center of The Jewish Problem, which you so vocally ensure us is a real and present danger. What exactly do they have in store for us? Are they going to send the Kosher Secret Police out to snatch the can of bacon grease from the back of every wood stove in America? Force our kids to go to school in yarmulkes? Gas all Christians? I don't much care for the way Israel handles its foreign and domestic relations. I realize that there is a large and effective Israeli lobby in the US. But is there a purpose, besides ensuring the security and prosperity of Israel by fair means or foul? What does The Great Jewish Conspiracy want? Steve