Gorbachev: Iraq

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Originally Posted by pgardn

Point 1. Even the War of 1812?

Point 2. I am also. But when something like the holocaust occurs we let it go?
If we were not in Iraq right now, I am convinced that we would be doing more in Africa. This is very difficult. Innoncent people being slaughtered just does not sit well with me. The world is not as big a place as it used to be... events in what seem like a remote place has more of an effect on the world as a whole than it ever has.

And also: Was going into Afghanistan a mistake also? Think back to what was going on when we decided to go into Afghanistan. At that time, was it a mistake? Because if it was, you are one of the very few people in Western Civilization that believed this.

And lastly: I apologize for prodding discussion. I just like to know what people think. It helps me get a better picture of how people feel and I learn something.

Pat....case in point being Ethiopia. Im not a big fan of continually writing that "government" blank checks when the atrocities that the members of the Ethiopian army are reigning down on the citizens of that country. But as long as the US Government continues to use them as an ally against the radical muslims in the surrounding areas, we are screwed.