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I haven't read the book, but from what I read about it, I agree with the premise. Autocratic, monarchies/dictatorships are far more likely to start wars that democracies. One of the main reasons for all the terrorists attacks in Iraq is that the other arab leaders are scared to death that democracy will succeed there. The leaders of Syria, Iran, Saudia Arabia, don't want their citizen's asking, "why don't we get to choose our leaders like the people of Iraq do?".
Also, I don't think it's an accident that the first person elected to lead the palestinians after the corrupt dicatator Arafat just recently announced a cease-fire agreement with Israel.
^ Right ! I am actually impressed with Bush. Maybe we aren't as "doomed" as I perviously thought we were...LOL
I don't believe even for one single split second that GW Bush is reading any books at all -- he has openly admitted he doesn't even read the news- he has said he gets ALL of his info from word of mouth and opinions.
Yes he has said that Tigerlilly..He also has said that he doesn't read his memos that others read them for him. Which is totally irresponsible IMO.
Aww come on TL, surely you don't believe everything a politician says? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Tigerlilly
I figure Bush said that to appeal to the "Bubba" vote. When you are a graduate of both Yale and Harvard, people in the red states tend to be a little skeptical of you. A little anti-intellectualism is good for the poll numbers. Kerry tried to appeal to the "Bubba" vote, going hunting and all. But when you are from Mass. I just don't think its even in your genes to be able to fully "Bubba-ize" yourself to win many red states votes. Maybe if he'd started driving a pick-up truck back in the New Hampshire primary? ;D
Bush recommending "I Am Charlotte Simmons" to friends
I read the book recently. I liked it, too.