I'm reminded of a quote on my old boss's door: "One definition of insanity is continuing to do the same thing while expecting different results." The YDSA position says "gotta do something", and then articulately shows how everything that has been done has been an unmitigated, murderoulsy counterproductive disaster. For me, one line is particularly telling: >[...] To really protect citizens and >refugees, realistically and regrettably >we will have to put soldiers in >harm's way. Two points: First: Who are we? Only someone from deep inside the imperium, with a strong sense of _belonging_ in it and to it, could pen such a line. Second: What do you mean "we put". Why don't you "put" yourself? There are precedents: the Abraham Lincoln Brigade, some Witness for Peace and PBI work, etc. In the meantime -- while you money is still light years from your mouth -- don't go calling other people's numbers, goddamit. [Whew] Now that that's passed, are there any "Nathan Newmans" out there that can answer Devine when he writes: >And as I've argued again and again ... >the US/NATO is not making things better in >Serbia, Kosova/o, Montenegro, Macedonia, or Albania. >They are f*cking things up much more. It doesn't >make sense tactically, strategically, politically, >or morally. I read the list; I still don't see an answer. Tom Tom Kruse Casilla 5812 / Cochabamba, Bolivia Tel/Fax: (591-4) 248242, 500849 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
