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[Michael Czeiszperger <michael AT czeiszperger.org>]

On Oct 22, 2004, at 12:49 PM, rua AT mindspring.com wrote:

> I enjoyed Dan's analysis, although I don't know if that is the driving 
> cause or one of several. I do think his analysis underscores the maxim 
> "countries don't have friends, they have interests". I think it is 
> entirely within the realm of possibility, that Bush made choices that 
> he thought protected American interests, and were good for the most 
> citizens of the country. I don't believe Bush' goal was a short term 
> snatch and grab, nor a 'you hit my father', nor any of the other 
> trivial motivations thrown about. Bush is already rich; his friends 
> are already rich; the best thing he can do for his family and his ego, 
> is to affect a great change for the better in the world. If you want 
> to disagree on tactics, fine, but I fail to see a believable motive 
> for the conspiracy theories.

The Bush Administration very well may have long term goals in mind when 
they invaded Iraq. The problem is in a democracy perhaps this strategy 
could have been shared with congress instead of claiming the war was 
about something else altogether.

I also believe that Pres. Bush is trying to "affect a great change for 
the better", but am fairly certain we disagree on what "better" means, 
as well as what is acceptable means to achieve "better".

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