Abscence Of A Pearl Harbor Moment

[Almighty Colin]

I can see both sides of the "War on Iraq" debate.

I agree with Alex's assessment that Bush has a tough decision to make and that neither is a great one and that he has painted himself into a corner.

I disagree about Powell's speech though. Polls show Powell's speech had little effect on people either way - actually an increase of 7% in the US of those in favor of war. A Feb 6 Gallup poll taken after Powell's speech showed 57% of Americans favored war.

Also, I think the US economy is better this year than last and most economic indicators are positive. Venezuela weights heavy on fuel prices also.

But maybe Bush is right and as Mike says he is a visionary. Hard to tell. I think Bush is underrated by many at any rate. The (NATO) defense of Turkey has now been approved. We knew that would happen, right? Posturing.

As far as losing support, that will likely be temporary and depend more on how everything actually plays out. A quick war and this will have just been a small little bump in history. Bush could lose or gain from the war. Most leaders do. Bush needs Saddam's or Osama's head for the trophy case.

Good point about US citizens being disinterested in Europe's War during the first half of WW II.



Last edited by Colin at Feb 16 2003, 07:31 PM