From: BillK (bill@wkidston.freeserve.co.uk)
Date: Wed Feb 26 2003 - 10:55:54 MST
Power Americana
By Paul Reynolds
BBC News Online world affairs correspondent
Excellent analysis here from the BBC.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/2801349.stm
In September 2000, as Mr Bush was running for the presidency, the New
American Century team produced a report called "Rebuilding America's
Defences".
"As the 20th Century draws to a close, the United States stands as the
world's pre-eminent power," it said.
"Having led the West to victory in the Cold War, America faces an
opportunity and a challenge.
Does the United States have the vision to build upon the achievement of
past decades?
Does the United States have the resolve to shape a new century
favourable to American principles and interests?
[What we require] is a military that is strong... a foreign policy that
boldly and purposefully promotes American interests... and a national
leadership that accepts the United States' global responsibility."
In a book called "The War over Iraq: Saddam's Tyranny and America's
Mission", William Kristol, and Lawrence F Kaplan, stated:
"The complacent assumptions of the post-Cold War era were
destroyed on September 11.
That day brought us to a new era for which we need a new road map.
If America does not shape this new epoch, we can be sure that others
will shape it for us - in ways that neither further our interests nor
reflect our ideas.
For the United States this is a decisive moment."
The former CIA Director James Woolsey praised the book.
"The authors show us why - in this age of terror, rogue states and
weapons of mass destruction - we can only make the world safe for
democracy by finishing the job of democratising it," he said.
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Very well said. We should be very thankful that the USA is prepared to
put their lives on the line on our behalf (and on their own behalf as
well, of course). If the USA is successful everyone will benefit, the
USA, the UK, Europe and all the victims of dictators around the world.
Best wishes, BillK
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