Nothing wrong with it at all, AS LONG AS it is done openly as being in the
nation's best interests, with a straight face, and a rational explanation
given, rather than spin........which almost never happens.
One shouldn't confuse altruism with Best Interests, IMHO.

What is the difference between Saddam's government, and Mugabe's?? Why
aren't they in there changing a foul regime??

jp

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Lee" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 8:54 AM
Subject: Re: [HP3000-L] OT: Weapons of mass hysteria (weekend reading)


> At 04:03 PM 2/10/04 -0500, Michael Baier wrote:
> >So, please stop telling everyone, that the mighty US protects the
innocent
> >and fights dictators everywhere. That is just not true.
> >It uses dictators as long as they are usefull.
> >They are being armed and supported
> >See Saddam, Noriega and many many others.
> >
> >Michael
>
> Just out of curiosity, what is wrong with this if it furthers their
> interests or enhances their security?
>
> John Lee
>
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