Yet another article -- this one Bush Sr.

[wmw999 2,589]

Yes, another article. This one isn't against war per se, it's just against unilateral war. But it does prove that GWB isn't just listening to his father.

I think that's a pity, really -- I thought pretty highly of the elder Bush.

Article in Times Online

Wendy W.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

[Gawain 0]

For the 1,583,209,537,766th time...

THERE IS NO UNILATERAL ACTION BEING CONSIDERED.

The US is not the only country with troops deployed, the UK, Spain, Italy, Canada, Australia, to name a few all have deployments in the middle east, and there are many more countries which would align themselves in the coalition if war does break out.

Now, about Bush 41, he isn't the President anymore. He does not have the system feeding him information anymore. Frankly, the geopolitical landscape in 91 is a far cry from where it is today. 1991 was still feeling the tension of the cold war and there was much better clarity (as noted in the article) as it relates to foreign affairs. There was no question in the Atlantic alliance.

Now, the cold war has thawed. In my opinion, certain traditional alliances have grown too complacient. The alliances need to be reevaluated, but doing so does not constitute unilateralism.

So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh
Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright
'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life
Make light!