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The Commander Guy, al Qaeda is known to be in 65 countries (not just caves in Pakistan). And the al Qaeda wannabes are in every country -- yes, even right here in the United States. There are over 1 Billion Muslims around the world. If just 5% of these are extremists, that is 50 million jihadists. Then when you take into account the non-Muslim supporters, that could bring that total to 60-70 million worldwide.

Now then, BKMC, you obviously do not understand what drives these extremists. They are so dedicated to their idea of a worldwide caliphate, that they are willing to die for their cause. You cannot negotiate with these people. That would be like negotiating with a lion. You will just end up being his latest meal. Just imagine if the afore mentioned 60-70 million jihadists and supporters were to split up into cells of 6-7, that would be 10 million cells spread throughout the world. Also imagine if some of these cells obtained WMDs.

We cannot afford to just ignore what is really happening around the world. The existence of Western Civilization IS on the line!

JD
So it is Western Civilization vs. terrorist living in caves in Pakistan. And you think the people in the caves are gonna take over the world?

Come on man. This is seriously lame.

james denley, disagree with you that there are two options: the Western Civilization fights to survive or be dominated by terrorists. Life cannot be summurized in black and white. No there is a third option which is the pacific co-existance between cultures and civilizations. That is the only viabe option because the Western civilization cannot and will not be able to kill the rest of the civilizations. Difference is a strenght and not a weakness. Irak had nothing to do with AlQaeda before the Bush-Cheney-McCain-Hillary's war started.

Both Obama and Clinton have taken inconsistent stands and voting in respect to the Iraq war. Obama stated in 2004 that he didn't know if he would have voted for or against the war if he would have had the opportunity. If you check his voting records, he indeed did vote for war funding when given the opportunity. The Iraq war has been a tragedy for 4,000 young Americans and 600,000 of the Iraq population. Given the demographics before the war with over 50% of the population being under 18, it's fair to assert that the majority of the 600,000 were children. I think the Iraq tragedy has been politically exploited enough by both democratic candidates and the pundits. I want to hear about viable exit strategies and/or a viable humanitarian based stay.

We're in the MIDDLE of a WAR and Albright is "aiding and abetting the enemy". Her words will be trumpeted around the world by America's enemies - from AL Quaida to Iran. She's guilty of a lot more than hyperbole. Words like hers used to be considered treason. Why don't you just come out and root for the other side, Madeline??!!-- Posted by petee Mar 28, 2008 12:56:41 A. How did you find your way here, petee? Did you forget your meds again?

I think Secretary Albright is only partially correct. Clearly, the greatest foreign policy disaster in American History is the election of an uncurious, ignorant and delusional third-rate political marionette--- George W. Bush to the highest office in the United States. His election has shown the world what wise people have long known: "If a nation expects to be ignorant and free... it expects what never was and never will be." <<

The Commander Guy, what price would you say is too high to continue fighting for the survival of Western Civilization? Especially when there are just two options: We die or the terrorists and their ideology died!

Bush should have listened to Powell.

As it is, Bush has been responsible for
as many deaths in Iraq as Saddam. Not to mention the one million refugees who
have fled Iraq.

The Republicans chose the wrong means to the end. They continue to justify it
with lies, lies and more lies. So much
for businessmen in the White House.

JD says "Calling the invasion of Iraq a disaster, right now, is just as shortsighted as ....."

The invasion of Iraq is a disaster. Do you need the 3 trillion reasons listed?

Should be role model.

The US invasion of Iraq "is going to go down in hstory as the greatest disaster in American foreign policy?"

1. Regime change in Iraq;
2. Nine months after the invasion of Iraq, Col. Moammar al-Ghadafi, the leader of Libya, confirmed his commitment to disclose and dismantle all of Libya's WMD programs;
3. Elections in Iraq;
4. Iraqi Constitution adopted and ratified;
5. Iraqi Parliament created and convenes;
6. Iraqi Army controls 1/3 of the country;
7. Iraqi Army leads, but does not control, 1/3 of the country;
8. Al Qaeda declares Iraq as their central battleground on their jihad against Western Civilization;
9. Al Qaeda is on the run.

Certainly sounds like a fairly sound foreign policy to me. And IF Iraq becomes a thriving democracy and a role mode for its neighbors; and IF Israel and Palestine can formulate and implement a two-state solution to their crisis, then the invasion of Iraq will be reviewed as a resounding success!

Calling the invasion of Iraq a disaster, right now, is just as shortsighted as calling the Battle of Iraq a failure and a defeat.

Lets see the worse Secretary of State in History who help China get rocket technology and NK get the atomic bomb is saying something about history. She is a disgrace what she did is treasonous!

Some souls might be inclined to say she ain't but Half-Bright. So now a few more pearls of wisdom drop from the jowls of the lady who thought she could bring peace to the Middle East by working her feminine wiles on Yassar Arafat. She probably just thinks Saddam could have been won over with another autographed basketball.

Nice job of selective quoting. Mr. Tapper.

Albright did not say the disaster in Iraq is a fait accompli, she said she was "afraid Iraq is going to go down in history as the greatest disaster in American foreign policy."

A seemingly slight, but significant difference in meaning. Wonder why you chose to omit it?

Heck of a job, Bushie.

And thanks alot Hillary.

Madeline Albright was behind what could have been an even worse foreign policy disaster. Her pushing for the bombing of Serbia alienated the US in Eastern Europe and precipitated a standoff with Russia that could have led to war. And look at the results. It's a worse mess than ever in the Balkans.

Lesley Stahl on U.S. sanctions against Iraq: We have heard that a half million children have died. I mean, that's more children than died in Hiroshima. And, you know, is the price worth it?

Secretary of State Madeleine Albright: I think this is a very hard choice, but the price--we think the price is worth it.

--60 Minutes (5/12/96)

Jake - Obama had his 15 minutes of fame for the 2002 speech. But he's done nothing since that Hillary hasn't done - so why shouldn't Albright back Hillary?

Hillary has not read the NIE on Irak and has voted for the Irak resolution to go to war. Her case is even worse than WBush's. That is a demonstration of lack of leadership and judgement. Nominating Hillary is a risk DEM cannot take. God bless America and God bless Obama. OBAMA08.

"The U.S. should have listened to the French. It's the sad truth"

What about: they should have listened to Obama, who rather accurately predicted the outcome and failure of this war in his 2002 speech?