[MNJohnnie]

The value to the US of a strong strategic partnership with India are incredible. India could be a very good partner in against both the ME and China. The big stumbling block has always been the stupid nuke boycott struck up by Clinton and the Democrat Congress critters. It was another Democrat PR stunt designed to make them look tough on National Security while actually doing NOTHING.

This deal removes that stumbling block. It allows for International oversight of India's Nukes and allows India to buy state of the art technologies. It was a very smart move no matter how much the Perpetually Pissed Caucus trys to deride it.

[Supernatural]

The Chinese and India are natural enemies. It is good to have India as a ally, except for their muslim population, who will always be against us.

How many millions is the Indian muslim population?

[indcons]

"It allows for International oversight of India's Nukes and allows India to buy state of the art technologies. It was a very smart move no matter how much the Perpetually Pissed Caucus trys to deride it."

You got it right, Johnnie. Agree 100%...this was a very smart, logical and a brave move by Pres. Bush. An article I read yesterday noted that when Clinton was in India, he partied a lot, danced around with people from all over the country, and was just unprepared to discuss policy.

On the other hand, Pres. Bush eschewed these photo-ops (like the visit to the Taj Mahal) and concentrated on the vital partnerships re: WOT, energy independence, trade, and spread of democracy.

Despite his success, the president's visit has been continually mocked by the American, European, and Australian MSM for the last 2 days.