Whatever happened to Saddam Hussein?

Originally posted by dfm65
Let's try to keep this on a civilised level. there's no need to be insulting either italians or texans, both of which are fine people. As to the original question posed in this thread, I think it is probaqbly just that Saddam isn't very newsworthy at the moment. As to Bush's presidency being 'tattered', let's see what the election throws up...

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Yeah, we'll see.
We'll see.
We'll see whether the Bush family Monarchy can successfully overrule the wishes of the American public two elections in a row.
Yes, I am saying that if Bush wins again, it will only serve to proove that the democratic system is so corrupt that the presidency can be purchased or "grandfathered." Americans are finally being made aware that their opinions, their votes, and their patriotism are being manipulated to serve the purposes of the leaders. Another Bush victory will only make it painfully obvious, and will necessitate change.
"Rome is Burning."

Originally posted by player420
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Yeah, we'll see.
We'll see.
We'll see whether the Bush family Monarchy can successfully overrule the wishes of the American public two elections in a row.
Yes, I am saying that if Bush wins again, it will only serve to proove that the democratic system is so corrupt that the presidency can be purchased or "grandfathered." Americans are finally ...[text shortened]... victory will only make it painfully obvious, and will necessitate change.
"Rome is Burning."

No it was burning during the last administration.

Originally posted by player420
I'm sorry; that was kind of harsh.

I stand by my insults directed toward George Bush and family, but I mean no offense toward dfm65 or any other real people. 🙂

That's ok - I didn't see anything offensive directed at me anyway. I'm no particular fan of Bush or his family, but i think a vital issue for the US and the West generally right now is, who is going to take the necessary strong stance on foreign policy, esp vis a vis states that may be sympathetic to terrorists. Clinton is far more intelligent than Bush, but not tough enough I think, and Kerry doesn't have a track record in this regard. If i was an American, i don't know who i'd vote for - perhaps, like most, i wouldn't bother. which brings me to another point: there's no point complaining about Bush winning the presidency in 2000 with the low voting turnouts in the US. If you want someone else, get off your asses and vote! Democracy can only be hijacked to the extent that people let it be.
Here in Australia, we have the Prime Minister John Howard, a conservative, who is committed to Australian troops remaining in Iraq (there are only 850, so it is more a symbolic display of support than anything). The Opposition leader Mark Latham is making news by saying that, if elected, he will bring our troops back before Xmas. I supported him up until he made that announcement a few days ago.
I think it would be a mistake for Spain and Australia to withdraw troops from iraq now. Whatever you feel about the invasion, it would be a disaster to leave Iraq in the state it is in. The US and its allies must commit to being in Iraq for the long haul, until it is irrevocably on the road to being prosperous and democratic, and to providing the financial and material support necessary for this, as well as a continuing military presence.