[PapaNew]

How so? Post #58 does not conflict with post #8. As I said, you assumed some things in #8 that I was not saying, but I meant what I said.

it was foolish to go into Iraq or meddle with any of these nations by trying to play referee or political evangelist to democracy

Playing referee or political evangelist to democracy with other nations is not in America's best interests. I have mentioned some of the things that are in our best interests IMO.

[Aquamarine]

Way before 9-11, we should have responded decisively and forcibly against our attackers

So you think we should go to war before we are attacked but not after?

it was foolish to go into Iraq or meddle with any of these nations by trying to play referee or political evangelist to democracy