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Date: 2005-04-20 11:10:04

Comment:

International relationships are fueled by economics. Wars are based on economics.

I'm not excusing the behavior, just explaining it. Want examples?
Sure:
 Vietnam: U.S/French relations - French insisted on U.S. help in Indochina in exchange for a nonaggression treaty that included trade with Germany in post-war Europe (that the U.S. wanted France to sign).

WWII: Hitler wanted more land for the Lebensraum of Germany...for some reason the rest of Europe didn't like that idea (its called sarcasm...don't jump on me).

French Revolution: its called bread, people. The French people were hungry, and tired of incompetent leadership.

American Revolution: It wasn't "no taxation without representation" that's a convenient tagline. In reality the Colonists wanted to be able to tax their own people and create their own national income.


The idea of Lend/Lease in World War II was an excellent idea. Granted the interest was a bit high, but I can't help but wonder if anyone out there remembers the Marshall Plan?
In an attempt to forestall another Great Depression-like dive in the global economy the U.S. loaned enough money to Europe (including Germany) to help rebuild the continent. This had its own ramifications, however, in that Russia felt left out and isolated which in turn led to the Cold War...which was again based on economis (who can outspend whom).

'President' Bush...what can I say? Accidents happen. Don't base your opinion of all Americans on the Politicans of my country. 'Politician' is a dirty word afterall.