Re: The Buzz in Baghdad

From: Samantha Atkins (samantha@objectent.com)
Date: Sun Feb 16 2003 - 15:17:57 MST

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    Lee Corbin wrote:
    > War protestors around the world may be dismayed to learn
    > the effect of their efforts on the population of Baghdad
    > and on Saddam's government. The news is greeted with the
    > greatest elation by the government and Mr. Hussein.
    > Meanwhile the people ask, "Is it really true?", so often
    > have they been lied to by their government-controlled
    > media. I'm afraid it is, and those who strongly want
    > to be rid of him must be greatly discouraged.

    What people anywhere would fail to be elated that their country
    was not to be invaded and large sections of it blown up?
    Exactly how is this bad news or something that should dismay
    those of us who point out that there is no good reason for this
    proposed war?

    >
    > So while the effect of the demonstrations on the Bush
    > administration and its allies will be minimal, of course,
    > we can expect that any thoughts Saddam Hussein has of
    > abdicating or to destroying his WMD are put on hold.

    Alleged WMD. We have no proof. Zero, Nada. No reason that
    stands scrutiny has been given for the carnage and cost,
    immediate and likely consequent, of this proposed action.

    > He'll naturally grasp at whatever straws are offered,
    > and all the so-called "peace" demonstrators---whose main
    > effect is to increase the likelihood of war---are giving
    > him great encouragement, reluctant as they may be to
    > admit it.

    Peace is War heh? I get it. Peace is War. War is Peace.
    Thank you, George (Orwell).

    >
    > This resembles ever so much the Vietnam debacle a
    > generation ago, the main difference being that in
    > addition to the encouragement and support given to
    > the murderous Hanoi regime, western politicians were
    > deeply affected by the demonstrations and protests
    > as the years went by. At least this time there
    > will not follow such tragic consequences.
    >

    If western politicians do not heed the cry of the people the
    consequences will be tragic indeed.

    - samantha

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