[AmericanArchConservative]

I think in Iran, that one depends upon whether they were in the hands of civilians or the current ruling government.

America has a higher favorability rating among rank-and-file Iranians (who still prefer to be called "Persians") who love America and everything about her, than she does in - well, America or France. When last surveyed, that rating was well over 70%. Certainly not consistent with what their repressive government would wish we believed.

In the hands of common citizens, our boys would be safely shielded. In the hands of a dutiful muslim government mouthpiece, they would be brutalised pieces of toast.

A.A.C.

[Windsong]

"When last surveyed, that rating was well over 70%."

Its 70% bc they need our help in undoing what they themselves did in 1979. They got what they asked for in their "revolution". Now they want to change things, but theyre not willing to give up Islam.

Sorry, no dice. IF they got rid of Islam, however...then we'd talk.

[CHARLITE]

I'm convinced that our people know where Bin Laden, his 2 sons and Al Zawahiri are, but just can't make the moves necessary now, to seize these people, because the geopolitics are just too dicey at the moment.

Have you all noticed that President George W. Bush is a very patient man..........slow to anger, taking his time, unruffled, unbloodied and unbowed?

I can't imagine that by the time he leaves office, he will not have captured Bin Laden & Associates!

I continue to trust and have faith in this president. He is a very VERY special man.

Thanks for your remarks, and for your contribution to this thread, Arch!

Char :)