Hi Jim,

Technology is great when used as a tool. There is no greater deductive reasoning machine than the human brain and never will be. Too bad so few know how to use it. Conversely, there are those who know how to use it so well, they are able to contort information and knowledge to suit their agendas. :)

>Hi Mark,
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>I saw a Nova show on PBS some time back that essentially said it started in the Bush I days as "peace dividend" result. It was further aggravated - by the CIA themselves apparently - by putting far too much reliance on technology.
>I thinks it's clear (again) that 'people on the ground' is the only viable way to get the REAL facts.
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>cheers
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>>Clinton's "policies" gutted our intelligence gathering abilities which then has lead us into this mess to begin with.
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>>>If USA do not cut millitary expenses this short-run trick will not help you.
>>>I liked more balanced policy of Clinton.