[yendu bwam]

And the soul tearing events of 9/11- they are using to advance their war of empire.

Yes, you're right!!! The neo-conservatives who have infiltrated this administration have secretly harbored a desire to colonize Iraq - in line with the long colonial history of the United States. And that would be only the beginning. Imagine, colonies in Libya and Sudan!!! I think you're on the right track. An amazing and gifted mind.

[Burkeman1]

Yes- that is what I mean (sarcasm)- colonize- move americans across the sea to Iraq and settle the lands (again sarcasm becasue I don't think you get it). Sorry. Not on the same plane. But then again you don't even respond to my posts but to your own misconceptions.

[Burkeman1]

I happen to read alot. I happen to read JWR and the Weekly standard and both have been calling for the overthrown and "westernization" of Iraq for years. That is not "colonization." And likewise the Neo Conservatives are not alone in this. Many liberals as well support this as a collosal committement abroad helps justify a massive government at home.

[Burkeman1]

PS- The Neo conservatives never had to "infiltrate" the Bush administration. They were there all along. Bush junior only learned to talk more like a conservative- he is just like his dad- a northeast liberal Republican beholden to DC and the status quo.

But unlike Clinton I believe he really tortures himself over such decisions of war and peace. He is amn of integrity and so is his administration. I just think on foreign policy they are letting old play books call the shots. But whatever the outcome. When the first bomb drops on Iraq and we are at war I support the President and the troops. But I know he is making a mistake in the long run.