In a message dated 21/02/2003 04:57:52 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< But why has Saddam always been the target? Why did Clinton bomb Iraq relentlessly during his administration without either UN or Congressional approval? >> The answer that springs to mind is because the US has always known that it could kick Iraq's arse in a war - Iraq was and remains a pushover, one indication of which is the almost laughable disparity in the numbers of fatalities on the two sides in the last gulf war. Bill Hicks was brilliant about this, check out his "Relentless" show. This would also explain why the US hasn't lifted a finger against India, Pakistan or North Korea - hang on a sec, these countries could get their nukes out. India and Pakistan have been loudly trumpeting their nukes (which I think count as weapons of mad destruction) for some time, not to mention engaging in highly provocative sabre-rattling. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad no wars are started or invasions launched. Apart from anything else, half my family lives in Pakistan. They are all wondering when they will be added to the hit-list of the "Axis of Evil" - was ever a more ludicrous phrase used as virtual foreign policy?? Azeem in London NP: Beth Gibbons & Rustin Man - Out of Season
