In article <iiuqp31ss6h0pev0tu5n4t6mn3444u5o3f@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Governor Swill <governor.swill@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> Ray Klaus <strtsheet@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> used a stick in the sand to babble
> >In article <quepp319nk2heh5pfegpcocpjnkubm3u6t@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>,
> > Governor Swill <governor.swill@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> >
> >> Clinton has promised that we will not have permanent bases in Iraq
and
> >> recognized that our involvement in the middle east as it has been is
> >> flawed. I seriously doubt she'll remove those bases without intense
> >> public pressure but I seriously doubt the public will care or even
> >> understand the im****t of that decision.
> >>
> >> 9/11 happened as a direct result of our maintaining bases is Saudi
> >> Arabia. What such effect might come about because of bases in Iraq?
> >
> >So when it comes to the middle east, we should obey the commands of any
> >person or group that doesn't like us there? If that's the case, then
we
> >should leave every single country alone there and stay at home. Of
> >course, then gasoline would be $6.00 per gallon. That will sit well
> >with the American people.
>
> When it comes to the ME, or anywhere else for that matter, we should
> mind our own business. Unless there is a broad international
> consensus and unity among leading states and the UN.
Certainly we can, but if you were a politician, would you be wiling to
take the blame for a recession caused by energy shortages and expenses?
Our involvement in the Middle East is based on dealing with the oil
providers; it's business. And then some kook like Osama comes along
saying we have no business dealing with his government as if he owned
the country himself. Should we pander and placate such people? Because
I'm sure if you look around hard enough, there are always going to be
people in the Middle East or elsewhere that don't want us conducting
business with people of their country. Considering oil is the lifeblood
of our economy as well as our way of life, I don't know that your
suggestion would sit so well with your fellow citizens. How would $6.00
per gallon of gasoline affect your life? How about your children's?
How about your job or your company? When oil goes up, all fuels go up.
Well, perhaps you are in a position in life where you have this extra
money. But what about the products you purchase from your store? They
will have to pay extra for heat in the winter as well as additional
delivery costs for products that get transferred to you with increased
prices. How about your public school and government buildings? They
too will have to raise taxes to pay for their gasoline and natural gas.
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All saitns have a past--all sinners have a future
Ronald Reagan
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