[NMC EXP]

We are not "empire building" in the Middle East. We have vital, national interests in that part of the world because we get most of our oil from there. We also have an interest in supporting democracy wherever it tries to establish itself.

First, we can get a hell of a lot more oil domestically. Second define our "interest in supporting democracy".....it's none of our damn business. You laud the term "democracy". Our founding fathers hated the term. Why would you not prefer to fight tyranny inside our borders, as opposed to spending American blood and treasure in global 911 calls?

If, for example, the Somalian's want a "democracy", let them fight for it on their own.....our ancestors did.

Regards

J.R.

[ultimate]

Bump a well said truth.

[ThinkNot]

"Second define our "interest in supporting democracy".....it's none of our damn business. You laud the term "democracy". Our founding fathers hated the term. Why would you not prefer to fight tyranny inside our borders, as opposed to spending American blood and treasure in global 911 calls?"

Amen to that, brother.