In a message dated 10/14/2004 7:17:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
O.k. Bob, but if your interpretation of what Kerry said is more accurate - then what do you believe would be required to pass this "global test" just as John Kerry said. After all, this most recent war had the support of at *least* 21 out of 30 formal US allies, by my count, and was taken to the international community for a period of 15 months before hostilities began, and after 12+ years of sanctions and non-cooperation with UN sanctions and resolutions. I presume John Kerry, however, considers that as failing the global test. It means building consensus before going to war (as his father did) if possible. Of course if things are urgent then we do what we have to do. But we have to be sure that have our facts right in order to maintain our credibility in the abscence of support. We have to evaluate our intelligence with more skeptism. Some actions require more stringent proof then others. By the way sanctions were working, Sadaam's military strength was markedly degraded. The supporf of ourf allies is deceptive. The 21 include some small regimes beholding to us (some for quite noble reasons - we helped free them from Russia). So, Bob, how do you imagine that John Kerry envisions passing this "global test' of his based on his record? Engaging the international community in real dialogues and real negotiations. Reestablising our reputation for fairness and restraint. Being a good neighbor not a swaggering bully _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
