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Re: THIS is why this whole war is a waste of time.
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Wed, 9 Apr 2003 15:59:27 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Bruce Schlickbernd writes:

http://www.nypost.com/postopinion/opedcolumnists/72898.htm

Note that this fits the pattern of Bush's father who favored "stablity" over
democracy.  Dubya pushing Bodine over the Pentagon's objection does not
surprise me in the least.  But, realistically, how can the Iraqis be trusted
with democracy?  They might elect someone Dubya doesn't like!

  If that happens, then Dubya can just have the Supreme Court overturn the
Iraqi election.

     Dave!



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  Re: THIS is why this whole war is a waste of time.
 
(...) Or AlGore can get that bald guy with the glasses to continue recounting hanging chads until he gets the result that he wants. Scott (21 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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(...) from the article: "With a long career centered mostly in the Middle East, administration officials describe (Barbara) Bodine as an Arabist who favors traditional, "stable" Arab regimes - the kind where democracy does not flourish." Note that (...) (21 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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