True enough. Yet this time I think the REAL truth has a chance to prevail. We're seeing a shift here at this forum, and while we're some of the most politically attuned individuals in the country, we're not without some influence, not just at this forum but in the places where we interact with others.
Some columnists are issuing more reasoned pieces. I think the initial hysteria will be replaced by a more rational discussion and, in the end, people will be satisfied that there is no increased danger.
We'll see.
Keep up the great work.
Calm, rational debate with accurate knowlege is hard to come by these days. Don't you know there is a nuke in your pop machine?
It may be that there's nothing to worry about. If that's the case, two things still bother me, however.
First, it seems the administration was caught off guard by the reaction, and that is amazing to me.
Second, and much more troubling to me, is that it is a complicated issue. People here have spent a lot of time and energy attempting to get at the truth. However, soldiers in the field may not have the time or inclination to investigate this, and I think GW going out and saying, "I'll veto any legislative attempt to stop this deal to sell our ports to Arabs" could send a very discouraging message to them.
Although, perhaps the soldiers are getting different information than from the MSM and are also more knowledgeable about the area.