Lying and competence

2003-07-30 Thread Robert J. Chassell
[I've been out of town.] On 24 Jul 2003, "Jon Gabriel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said Honorable, brave men would have attacked military targets This does not follow. After all, the goal in war is to gain an unfair advantage: to win, not to lose. Honorable, brave men do not intend to bring d

Lying and competence

2003-07-30 Thread Robert J. Chassell
[I've been out of town.] As a general rule, as far as I can see, not many Americans are bothered by a President who lies on topics of foreign policy. The practice is expected. But at the same time, a President and his administration are also expected to have a competent strategy. The lies are s

Lying and competence

2003-07-30 Thread Robert J. Chassell
As a general rule, as far as I can see, not many Americans are bothered by a President who lies on topics of foreign policy. The practice is expected. But at the same time, a President and his administration are also expected to have a competent strategy. The lies are supposed to advance the str