[Orion]

Sorry, I have to strongly disagree. The only terrorists that we are interested in are the ones with oil. If they happen to have oil but can defend themselves then we'll take a pass. Iraq is economic pure and simple. Just as imperial Rome sent out her legions to loot other lands to support the city state, we are sending out out troops to support our fiat currency and consumer debt driven economy. I find it morally reprehensible.

BTTT! China is a bigger threat than Iraq ever dreams of being. China knocked a US Navy EP-3 out of international airspace, and the best GWB could do was "What kind of sorry would you like, Mr. Commisar?"

Saudi Arabia pays for terrorism around the world, and they are our "partner" in the everlasting War on Terrorism.

[arete]

I'm glad to see someone else around here is looking beyond the hype and propaganda. We lose more American lives to the Mexican drug dealers than OBL could ever dream of killing. Wonder how much the Mexican drug cartel costs our economy. Oh, they aren't terrorists. Just some businessmen working hard to get ahead. Back to the real problem, Iraq.

Richard W.