[NeonKnight]

Thank god our early Presidents didn't feel that way about paying tribute to the Islamic barbary pirates -- for "safe passage"...

Your analogy is not even relevant. Last time I looked at a map, Iraq was not on the open seas.

[river rat]

"Your analogy is not even relevant. Last time I looked at a map, Iraq was not on the open seas."

I would have attempted to explain; however, your quoted comment convinced me you'd be too stupid to grasp the point...

Semper Fi