3/24 After we defeated Germany and Japan in WWII, we occupied the countries
and we helped them rebuild. We're still there today. Is Afghanistan
and Iraq going to be any different? After we bomb the hell out of them
we're going to foot the bill and rebuild their country. And stay
there for the next 50 years? Is this the so-called "Bush Doctrine"?
\_ The Bush Doctrine is preemptive strike on countries we fear may
give WMD to extremist groups.
\_ When do we staring bombing North Korea?
\_ As soon as we're done with Iraq and Bush gets tired of
diplomatic avenues.
\_ You scare the hell out of me, and it's because I'm afraid
you're right.
\_ You'd prefer what? We let them build a few nukes each
year until they've tested a missile that can hit
California and then what? Because of a lot of small
minded people we won't even have a realistic anti-ICBM
defense in place by then. It'll come about 2 years
later which is 2 years too late for SD/LA/SF. Poof!
\_ Disagree. I think Bush will hit Iran first, since we
are there already. It's cheaper to just knock Iran out
THEN hit N. Korea later. I don't think UPS gave US
government enough of bulk discount for ferrying
250k troops and equipments
\_ I'd prefer to see Syria get smushed but I think you're
right about Iran. We build up some big air bases and
bring in a few hundred thousand more troops then the
Iranian nutters get the axe.
\_ There is no counterbalancing Soviet power so no, it won't take 50
years.
\_ True. The US will probably stop helping them out in a few years
or until the spice flows again. The spice must flow!
\_ Arrakis --> iraq
Shaddam IV --> Saddam
Feydaykin --> Feydayin
CHOAM --> OPEC
spice --> oil
\_ that's idiotic. put down the lame scifi and read some
history.
\_ boy that's clever.
\_ Ah, the geek, and geekier-than-thou.
\_ dammit, there must be some reason i read all six of
those books half a dozen times. just let me have
my moment.
\_ What about the 4 new ones? |