-Caveat Lector- On 8 Feb 02, at 14:19, William Shannon wrote:
> The greatest danger to America’s dominant position today is not > Islamic fundamentalism. It is the arrogance of American power. The greatest danger to America is the institution of vicarious living. Europe, Africa, Asia, and the rest of the world exist for many if not most as pages in an atlas, much like the maps in *Treasure Island* or in some fantasy book like *The Hobbit*. How many people get up off their fat American asses and actually get on an airplane to visit all these make-believe lands and learn what makes them tick? The idea is to leave the living up to the diplomats and the military and have them NOT go "over there" to act in their primary capacity -- that of being ambassadors (anyone with old-time military experience knows what this means) -- but to be conquerors. The only thing people "over there" learn anymore is how the Americans are there to kick ass and take names. This is most blatantly shown by that Major wench in Saudi Arabia who is suing over the "burka" because it offends her supposed "Christian" feelings. Duh! She shoulda been there before they improved the place. She shoulda been "over there" before they had hot showers and air conditioning. And I don't even know how long her tour is (should find out). I'll bet she's never flown for very long on a propeller- driven aerospace vehicle or had to go shopping when the only air conditioning was at the frozen food section ( IN THE UNITED STATES) . When the Americans take a first-hand view of who and how people are in other parts of the world (and just don't leave it up to the media), some things will change. That Americans at the WEF feel somewhat embarrassed at what they have compared to what others have may be a first step. This is not to say that the United States has anything to apologise for (besides Bush then Clinton (and now Bushie) and the bombings of sovereign nations); nor do the other countries. A<>E<>R <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/";>www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance�not soap-boxing�please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'�with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright frauds�is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html <A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html";>Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ <A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/";>ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
