Hi Michael.

MG> I note that under the Bush administration, America has become transparent as
MG> provoker where before she preferred to appear the champion of the weak.  It is
MG> clear the motivation is no longer one of honor.

Why is that such a surprise to everyone?   Doesn't anyone remember his 
words post 9/11 - where he said he would not allow such an event to 
happen again, that America would not be caught by surprise?  Remember?  He 
said they would go after terrorists AND the countries that harbour them.  
Did no one realize the magnitude of that promise?

MG> Bush couldn't succeed at getting Bin Laden as he promised, so he
wants to offer
MG> up Hussein instead.  The reason for choosing Iraq when North Korea is
MG> potentially more dangerous is clear: oil and position.

It's that clear is it?  You know what?  You seem to have as much faith 
as I do.  You have faith that Bush and America have nefarious motives.  
But believe me it *is* faith:  you have no proof, other than a 
suspicion.   Just as I have no proof that Bush is merely looking after the free 
world: ultimately, since we can't see inside his head, it must be 
opinion, it must involve faith.

MG> You've failed to show otherwise.

Indeed you're right.  But you've also failed to prove your point too - 
that this is all about oil and position.

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