"A turbulent 1998 has ended with political turmoil and military conflict on opposite sides of the globe, reflecting a year which has challenged the certainties of both democracy and dictatorship alike. A sex-and-lies scandal sought to bring down the leader of the world's most powerful nation, just as the United States itself attacked the military machine of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein." I never trusted that DerSchleekMeister wanted to dethrone Hussein...honor amongst thieves, if you will...MUD