Originally posted by BP:
Since this isn't a discussion on the war I'll digress. My sentiments on the rush to war without an accurate assement or acknowledgement of the lack of a real imminent threat from attack by Iraq has been noted. (I'm sure Jato will still mention something on tons of unaccounted for whoopie cushions and the imminent threat of a devastating paintball attack by Iraq anyway but that's his prerogative).



Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.
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Originally posted by BP:
But....this administration has been a resounding failure in post war security in Iraq and short sightedness in a plan, funding, and gaining international support for rebuilding Iraq.



I've been more than just a bit disappointed about the ransackings and sites left unmonitored by the US, I'll give you that. However, we are all but at the infantcy stages of reconstruction in Iraq and you in your infinite wisdom have already hung the jury on our reconstruction abilities? We're barely into month 4 or 5 in what will probably be a 5-6 year process!! Reconstruction is an iterative process; only a FOOL would pretend to precisely know what would be needed in terms of capital, resources and time!

We are going to the UN for assistance (they'll pony up; it's just a matter of time). Other countries are lending assistance outside the UN charter, though as is typical, it's few and far between.

Originally posted by BP:
And the questions still remain. Has the threat of attack by terrorists (which are affiliated with an organization and not a specific country or gov) really been reduced by the war?



LMAO! Nope, Afghanistan CERTAINLY wasn't involved in propping up Al-Qaeda! And as much as I hate to admit it, we are safer Stateside than before, as US troops in Iraq make for a much more promising and accessible target.

Originally posted by BP:
The weapons Iraq (supposedly) had have not been found, which means they could already be in the terrorists hands. In addition to that, on top of all the people (extremists) that already hated us there are surely a throng of fence sitters that are now likely to have given into the hate for the US due to our deteriorating international relations. Thank you Mr. Bush.




We could go over the weapons issue till the cows come home. As far as international relations go, being liked universally usually means you sit, and do nothing (say, Switzerland) for the most part. There's a difference between political dislike and HATE and if the US is known for who politically HATES it, we are in good company...

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