Allan-There is a great deal of Power behind the Power. eg. Council of Foreign Relations, Congress, etc. A lot of non-elected people have a great deal of power. Condolezza Rice; nothing much goes past her. I often consder the Pres. as more of a figurehead with the real power from behind. Not an expert on US gov't structure...........Michael ----- Original Message ----- From: "Allan Balliett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, September 09, 2002 5:30 AM Subject: Re: OT:FW: [globalnews] 100 jets join attack on Iraq
> >I think more of it is skewed to the political > >machine and it' own brand of hypnotism, strong arming and out and out > >manipulation. > > Jane - Do you think that the political machine presented to the > electorate in the US is the ultimate power in the US, or is there a > 'power' behind this power? -Allan > > >
