Saturday, March 08, 2003

Off target but accurate.  I was impressed by how he laid out complex issue and speech in a very readable and consice account Just to recap Bush's press conference last night.  Here is the outline: 9/11 awoke the US to the threat of terrorism.  We now know we are vulnerable to attack.  We will now proactively eliminate threats to the security of the US.  Saddam's leadership of Iraq is a threat because: Ability:  He has chemical and biological weapons. Intent:  He has ties to terrorist groups (he has previously called on terrorists to attack the US). State of mind:  He has demonstrated a willingness to use these weapons. Motive:  He has a hatred of the US. The US is in favor of a diplomatic disarming of Iraq (to eliminate his ability to act on his threats).  However, the process has not worked and should end: The US supported the process of arms inspections but it has not accomplished its goal in 12 years of effort. Iraq still has chemical and biological weapons that they have not declared in this latest round of inspections (prima facie evidence of noncompliance). Any additional attempts to follow this course of action would not result in disarmament. The UN, as an organization that promotes collective security, is not working.  Here's why: The UN sponsored inspections of Iraq have not worked over 12 years. The unanimous acceptance of UN resolution 1441 last September stated that this was the last chance for Iraq to disarm.  Given that Saddam's Iraq continues to flout the inspections and the UN's will, the UN seems unable to bring closure on this issue. Here is what the US will do: Provide the UN with one last chance to pass a resolution that clearly authorizes military action in the event of Iraqi noncompliance. Regardless of whether the UN passes the resolution or not, the US will invade Iraq to disarm the country out of national security interests. The US will change the regime in Iraq and help establish a democratic infrastructure. [John Robb's Radio Weblog] comment [] 8:24:53 AM     SocialDynamX released a preview edition of its FMRadioStation.  It looks like an interesting all in one type tool.  [John Robb's Radio Weblog]   comment [] 8:22:02 AM     Searching the Collective Mind of Your Blogroll. Here is an interesting differentiation between google, weblogs and blogging. Some times I want to know what the world thinks                         (google) Some times I want to know what I think                                        (my weblog) Some times I want to know what those I respect think                  (blogs I read).... [The Shifted Librarian] comment [] 8:11:44 AM     Loudeye Express - Quick Webconferencing Loudeye Corp, a leading provider of webcasting services, launched its Loudeye Express hosted webconferencing service yesterday. This reservationless slide presentation delivery service is positioned as a streamlined and less costly alternative to the products of PlaceWare and WebEx. Jessica Raymond, director of marketing, Loudeye, gave me a tour yesterday of her company's new offering via Loudeye Express, of course, and a telephone call. Here's a quick overview: - To get started, participants only need to download 38 kb Java applet. There appears to be no problem with firewalls and other technical issues that can interfere with some of the other webconferencing products. - Loudeye Express is streamlined. Jessica says that most of their clients don't need all the bells and whistles of the other programs. What users want is a simple, fast and affordable way to deliver slides. That's essentially what app does - no more and no less. - This webconferencing product is inexpensive. Pricing is by presenter, not by number of licensed seats (participants).  If, say, you have 15 salespeople at your company who give Web-based presentations, then you would pay $65 per month per salesperson times 15. And each salesperson would have unlimited access to the webconferencing service. I agree that this app is fast, inexpensive and eliminates many of the installation issues that I've often run across with other webconferencing tools. But if you want to demonstrate applications, this service won't do the job. But if you just want to show PowerPoint slides, than it's a good bet. [Doug Fox -- The Future of Meetings] comment [] 8:05:23 AM

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