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1 posted on 01/31/2003 7:50:02 AM PST by dead
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"You see," Mr Bush said in Michigan on Wednesday, "September 11, 2001, changed the equation. It has changed the strategic outlook of this country."

BUMP!

2 posted on 01/31/2003 8:02:43 AM PST by happygrl
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September 11, 2001, changed the equation. Amen!
3 posted on 01/31/2003 8:22:26 AM PST by F-117A
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A free Iraq could hasten the end of corrupt despotism in Iran and Saudi Arabia and give hope to Palestinians.

It is a Big Idea - similar to Ronald Reagan's 1980s vision for eastern Europe - rather than hawkish lunacy, and it merits our attention.

Resentment of American power and appeasement of a despot with a track record of internal repression and external aggression are no basis for a foreign policy.

But resentment is all France has these days.

Well, that and antifreeze-flavored champagne.

4 posted on 01/31/2003 8:31:39 AM PST by dead
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Let's be clear about objectives:

#1) Elminate Saddam's ability to use WMD, either alone or with Al-Quaida, against us or our allies.

#2) Liberate Iraqis.

#3) Set a democratic example in the Arab world.

#4) Put other countries on notice about the consequences of rogue behaviour.

Note that the first objective is sufficient to require action. The others are ancillary benefits that support action. Note that oil, territory, retribution and hegemony are not included.

Clarity helps. Stay on message.

Saddam + WMD = Armeggadon, coming to a city near you, if we do not act now.

6 posted on 01/31/2003 8:40:36 AM PST by Uncle Miltie (Islamofascism sucks!)
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To: dead
A very excellent piece!
12 posted on 01/31/2003 10:42:51 AM PST by Ernest_at_the_Beach (Nuke Saddam!! (Bush seems to be thinking about it ))
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