My opinions in no way represent of what I think of Americans as individuals. There are good ones and bad ones, just like any nation. Whenever I refer to America from now on (in this post) I am refering to the politicans, not the people.
Bobbauo:
Saddam a threat?
tell me, when was the last time Saddam attacked anyone? ten years ago. Dont think that I like him, he's a dictator and a bastard, but a threat to world security he is not. He attacked one country ten years ago. Now you may remember something called Vietnam. America attacked it, and no one said anything. (well they didnt call you evil in any case). They came in, sent their troops, and started killiing people. I dont know what you call it, but I call that and invasion. And yet, America is remebered as the heros. Saddam does not have the motive to attack anyone (particularly the US or Britain or something). He is not a madman, he is a strategist. What would he gain by attacking the US. Nothing, except a crater where Iraq used to be.
People attack (or nations attack) beacuse thet have something to gain. America has oil to gain. Saddam has nothing to gain. He could be sitting on a dozen nukes, but I doubt he'll use them. Iraq has attacked 1 country ten years ago. Since then, he has not even made a move to indicate he wants a fight.
The case for War:
The inspectors have found nothing (ok like a few ten year old empty missles) to suggest Iraq has weapons of mass distruction. These guys are profesionals, if they say the have found no weapons, I dont see how you can make a case for war. In any case, what gives you the right to say "Saddam (or many other countries for that matter) can't have nukes, but we can. First of all you cannot decide how other countries should act. Second of all, even if you could, how is it that the US is allowed to have nukes or other weapons, but Iraq is not. Thats hypocracy.
American Allies:
Germany and France arent indecisive or weak, they're wise. This wisdom comes from 2000 years of history America does not have. All the European countries have been through many wars, had their civilians die, they're cities destroyed. America has never (not countinig civil war) had a war waged on its own land. They do not think war is a bad thing, since they've never seen the effects of war upon their people and land. Europe (except the UK, sorry guys but you're PM is a moron (though the Brits are quite nice as a people I hear)) knows how terrible wars are, and so is trying to avoid it.
Nato:
What makes the US think that NATO is their own personal army. NATO countries are not there because they want or need the US's protection. If America were to leave NATO, it (nato) would be just as strong, a bit more wise. You make it seem like all the NATO couuntries are little kids that want their big bro the US to protect them.
