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As someone whom has down a lot of traveling around the globe both in the military and sailing through the thrid world with my folks. I can tell you that you get three responses from people about the states. 1. Awe 2. jealousy 3. fear. The problem with the Ossama's and Saddams's of the world is that they are looking to increase their prestisge among other Muslims by messing with the US. A lot of these people live in abject poverty (Indonesia) or live in kingdoms run by royal families (Saudi) and the money does not trickle down very far. Since the US supports Saudi etc.. we get the blame for their #^&#^&#^&#^&ty lives. Also there is our rightful support of Israel. We have to deal with a strong hand with #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&s like Bin Laden. Death is too good for that mother@#$%$. As far as Hussien no matter what we did I agree with Bush that we would end up having to do a smack down. However I feel Bush went off half cocked and now has us backed into a corner. We pretty much have to kick his ass no matter what the world thinks or come off looking weak, which we can not afford. The best thing for the US right now would be a revolt in Iraq. As far as the French. They are just being French. No on in Europe takes them seriously. They are the Keystone Cops of Nato. They other country's are happy to have a chance to stand up to us for once. When you are the biggest guy on the block all eyes and egos are on you. Let's pray this ends with little loss of US lives. AS far as FC remark that fighting these guys will lead to more terrorism. As far as I remeber as a kid The bully will keep kicking your ass until you kick his, then he is just a punk.
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