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>When we see some consistency in any such "policy" (it's more of a God-directive to President Bush than it is a policy) then maybe people can get on board.
>I look at China and I see overt as5-kissing. I look at Sudan and I hear words. I look at Saudi Arabia and I see/hear NOTHING. Same for Egypt and Jordan. Yet I hear threats to Syria and Iran. I look at Afghanistan and I hear people calling what's there "democracy" but it sure looks totally different from here. And I'm sure there are plenty of other dictators who are left alone.
>So "spreading democracy" doesn't really look like "spreading democracy" to many (most?) of us, but rather something else altogether. Projection of power to protect American interests looks more thruthful than "spreading democracy".

Are we spreading democracy or spreading manure? I think I know the answer but it sure smells bad! :)