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> Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2004 19:46:47 -0400
> From: Chris Vaz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Ron--
> It is nice to hear a further voice in these deliberations. It can only add to
> our enlightenment I hope.
I heartily agree.
> I would recommend a re-reading of Mario's comments. It would be helpful if
> you provided point-by-point rebuttals. As I recall, Mario had made at least
> five points. If you did not receive Mario's e-mail, I would be happy to
> forward.
Please do so, I do not have Mario's email.
> I might just point out that "shooting from the hip" has liberated 25 million
> Afghanis from Taliban bondage and brought about the first ever democratic
> election in their country! This important (I would say earthshaking) event is
> of monumental significance and cannot be minimized!
By shooting from the hip, I do not mean Afghanistan. I mean Iraq. I completely
supported the war in Afghanistan. Too bad the Bushies forgot to focus on the aftermath, though.
The spin aside, Karzai is really mayor of Kabul. and the Taliban have successfully
re-organised.
> And if we support our hardworking troops instead of frequently calling into
> question their competence, 25 million Iraqis will have freedom--and free
> elections just as you and I have!
No-one is questioning the competence of the troops - just the competence of
the current administration. I'm sure Bush is a perfectly nice guy - he just happens
to not really be qualified for his job.
> May I also point out that the "grand coalition" Bush Sr. had put together and
> supported by Kerry's friends including the French, Germans, and even radical
> nations such as Syria, did not meet Kerry's "global test!" He had voted
> against the resolution to drive Saddam out of Kuwait!
Bush Sr. DID put a grand coalition together. Whether one agrees with that war or not.
And by the way- that war was over oil, not "democracy". Kerry and a LOT of others
opposed it. That said, Bush Sr. did his job making a case.
Don't believe the W spin. Go read Kerry's comments about the "global test" - from the first
debate. Basically, he said you need to ensure that you have made a good case for military action.
I'm sorry - Bush didn't. He just decided to go ahead, forgetting this is not a dictatorship.
> I would also recommend a reading of "Unfit for Command". It is must reading
> for those planning to vote!
Indeed. It highlights the gross incompetence of the current leaders. Sy Hersh has been a
thorn in the side for many administrations; and the current one is not spared.
Thankfully, questioning our leaders is NO LONGER considered "unpatriotic".
cheers
