Wednesday, January 28, 2004

Alternatives in Iraq Posted here Wednesday, January 28, 2004 at 10:57:47 AM     Lost in the Kay testimony is the idea that we could have let Blix continue, with more police power as the Germans advocated. It is worth thinking through how long the regime would have lasted anyway - certainly not past  Saddham's natural death. ********

Posted here Wednesday, January 28, 2004 at 9:09:41 AM     It is important to realize the depth of Bush support, not because he is good or liked (there is some of that belief), but because the perceived alternatives are inefficient bureaucracy, and further alienation through its use. (There is some truth to this). But by my explorations and interviews, both the right and the left see this threat as belong to the other, and the paradox is that, while neither really support it, it is winning. Hence the deep frustration and alienation of the voters. ********