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2003/3/25 [Politics/Foreign/MiddleEast/Iraq] UID:27836 Activity:very high
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?
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