[Dog Gone]

There was never any doubt, as far as I was concerned. You'll see similar statements coming out of Qatar within a few weeks.

I'm not sure I credit it to these arab states being statesmenlike. I think they'll want to end up on the winning side, and the more we act determined, the more friends we'll suddenly have.

[McGavin999]

I think you're right on Dog Gone. The last time we left things undone and it took awhile for these people to understand that this time the job will get done.....completely.

I think behind the scenes there is tremendous support in the area. It looks like the only real cowards are the euroweenies, but that's OK, they can sit on the sidelines and watch the rest of the world pass them by after its all over. I can just hear the whining and hand wringing now "but we were ALWAYS on your side"

[justshe]

Pragmatism wins out.

[crusher999]

ABSO-FREAKIN-LUTELY!

This is what happens when you have a Commander-in-Chief who stays the course and doesn't waver.

The French will stay at home and eat their Brie, and since Frog military tanks come with back-up lights as standard equipment, I say; "STAY HOME, you'll just get in the way"

But, I'm bettin' that Kuwait is but the first domino to fall now that they see that Bush aint no Bill Clinton.

[rb22982]

I agree with your thoughts

[Right To Life]

...the more we act determined, the more friends we'll suddenly have.

That is true in a great many areas of life.

[Teacher317]

I think they'll want to end up on the winning side, and the more we act determined, the more friends we'll suddenly have.

Excellent point. They seem to only understand power.

[bybybill]

I think you are right and I also feel that there is a whole lot of stuff going on that we don`t know about.