John;

I cannot speak for anyone other than myself. The thought of invading Iraq was frightening and is now a reality. The amount of support given to GWB by the people of the United States (polls) for his actions against Iraq, is frightening to me. The majority of people in the San Francisco Bay Area did not want to invade Iraq. We tend to think differently on the west coast.

This leads me to believe the United States will do as it pleases, when it pleases and to hell with the consequences. The attitude of this administration is so typical of businessmen: There is no tomorrow. Get yours now! To hell with the future!

Within the last two years we have managed to destroy relationships with other nations, which have been nurtured for decades, and we have taken on a belligerent attitude. It is amazing what democracy can provide for a nation. The United States cannot stand-alone in the world. We have to learn how to get along with the rest of the world and not control the destiny of each nation.

I think the worst thing that can happen for the United States is to reelect GWB as President. I have every confidence that is what will occur but I shall voice my one vote for any other candidate.

What does the future hold for the United States? I think we have not seen the beginning of terrorist activity.

It is better to win over the hearts and minds of men through good deeds rather than use a “stick”.

Tom


>In my opinion, if the US were to prepare for military action against Syria, they would find themselves extremely isolated. Yes, even more so than against Iraq - this time, not even his good mate Tony would turn up.
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>To put it extremely bluntly, Syria is nothing like Iraq. Or more precisely, Bashar alAssad and his regime is nothing like Saddam Hussein and his. It also wouldn't be the same in terms of fighting. The US marches into Syria and it would have half the Arab world fighting back - and I don't mean standing in the desert waiting to be shot at. I would guess that the first major US casualty of such a war incidentally would be Baghdad...
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>How do Americans feel about this whole "who's next?" thing, because it scares the hell out of us Europeans.
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>>Numerous politicians, including Colin Powell, stated publicly yesterday the U.S. is NOT considering military action of any type with Syria.