I ask this because I (like my cyber-friend Kim) want to know the rest of the story on this Ports deal. It is a heaping pile of fertilizer that gives off a pungent odor, if you ask me.
I don't usually go on about politics on my site -- I have readers from both sides of the aisle -- some with very strong opinions I don't happen to share and I hate to argue! It's like my grandpa used to say, "never discuss politics or religion in polite company -- it's a sure-fire way to end friendships." This, however, has me feeling sick to my stomach. I have this sinking, gnawing feeling in my gut that this proposed deal is inextricably tied to the escalating nuclear "crisis" in Iran. If I didn't know better (do I know better?) I'd say that GW is trying to buy us an ally in the region so he can be properly positioned to strike when the time comes (and I believe the time IS coming... the war mongers are already beating their chests and making threats).
If this administration gets us into another conflict, I'm afraid I might just join the ranks of those with whom I've rarely agreed before and call for an impeachment hearing. We, the mighty Americans, who have weapons of mass destruction at our disposal... the ONLY nation that has ever used them against an enemy... we, the mighty, get to decide what free nations can do within their own borders, for their own protection? How is that fostering Democracy? And is it worth American lives to simply delay the inevitable? If a nation wants to develop these weapons, they'll figure out a way... be it now or AFTER we've blown up their cities and killed their families. Hmmm... I think they'd be more dangerous AFTER, don't you?
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My brother, the Socialist Sociology professor, pointed out to me that the powerful are the ones who get to define who the terrorists are. Even though state-sponsored violence on our end could also be construed as terror to those being hit with it, it's not considered terrorism because we're in a position of power over them and most of the world. It amazes me still that the whole world has remained largely silent instead of taking us on -- at least in the diplomatic arena.
It still amazes me. And no, you're not wrong. If it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck...chances are, it's a duck.
GWB never "passed The Smell Test" for me, but he's really starting to reek.
In my non-partisan opinion. LOL
Jules
More dangerous after? There's Japan.... we seem to be good friends with them now.
We probably don't agree politically, so I won't get into it. I like you too much. ;-)
I've been thinking about starting a purely political blog.... but I probably won't give out the address anyway. LOL
hey, found you via GGM, like the site and just added it to the blogroll - cageymind.blogsome.com
Jules... amazing that we agree on something! LOL (just kidding)
G... yep, more dangerous. The cultures are totally different. In Japan, to lose to an opponent is a disgrace and calls for humility... that's not so with radical Islam (and I stress the radical part).
kg... welcome! I wish GGM would come back to us! I miss her terribly! I'll try to get over to your site in a bit. Thanks for the link!
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