Jon Spencer wrote:
> You are probably wrong. > > War is not imminent because we are not ready. We will be in about one > month. > So why did two complete naval battle groups start sailing *out of* the Middle East earlier this week? Actually, this is an area where my "prognostication" has a weak point, because you're right in principle; the war could be delayed until the US feels it's ready. Any prognostication is at best an educated guess, and if I'm wrong, well, it won't be the first time I've had to eat lumpy porridge ;-) > > Also, I believe that the statements Bush makes are directed at Saddam > primarily, and not at the US populace. I also believe that the US is trying > very hard to get a rebellion going in Iraq, although I personally hold out > little hope of that happening. > Why? Saddam isn't on Florida's voter list, is he? </snidely-whiplashism> > > I do not believe that there will be any backing down. IMNSHO, Bush honestly > believes that Saddam is a major threat to not only the US, bat also to > Canada (:-) and the rest of our allies. Saddam will go. > > And as hard as it is to imagine, I guess I, too, could be wrong. > > Jon > At least we're both covering our cyber-rear ends, so to speak... -- Marc A. Schindler Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada -- Gateway to the Boreal Parkland “Knowledge may give weight, but accomplishments give lustre, and many more people see than weigh.” – Lord Chesterfield Note: This communication represents the informal personal views of the author solely; its contents do not necessarily reflect those of the author’s employer, nor those of any organization with which the author may be associated. ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// /// ZION LIST CHARTER: Please read it at /// /// http://www.zionsbest.com/charter.html /// ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ==^^=============================================================== This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aaP9AU.bWix1n.YXJjaGl2 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^^===============================================================