[Brilliant]

I think this is a dumb idea. Hopefully, it's just another nonsensical outburst by the State Department. Bush can't possibly think that diplomacy is going to fix this.

[Integrityrocks]

The reason diplomacy was suggested is because Putin's government has been truely oppressing the Chechnian's. I don't blame Putin one bit for his comments, but Putin has brought this on. One man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter. These freedom fighters crossed the line over to terrorist and they should get no mercy. But, the fact remains that Putin has brought this on himself.

[q_an_a]

so now you can see why Putin would side with Iraq or France when we take the side of people who want to create the next Afganistan.

Powell must not be thinking if he thinks Chechyna(sp) will not become a terror country trying to kill Christians and take over other countries that are their neighbors.