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Technology has always found its greatest consumer in a nation's war and defense efforts. Since the last attempts at a "Star Wars" defense system, has technology changed considerably enough to make the latest Missile Defense initiatives more successful? Can such an application of science be successful? Is a militarized space inevitable, necessary or impossible?

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lchic - 03:08pm Aug 21, 2002 EST (# 3868 of 3888)

My country are feeding the children of Iraq

The farming lobby told the Prime Minister (Johnno)to stop criticising Saddam

and let the commercial deal for wheat sales go through without jeopardy

Now isn't that something!

lchic - 04:13pm Aug 21, 2002 EST (# 3869 of 3888)

Butcher of Lebonan - Sharon

will fly directly from Israel to Miami, stay there a day, then spend three days in Los Angeles

Miami and Los Angeles were both chosen because of their large Jewish populations

in the week between the two Jewish High Holy Days, when there is a surge of attendance at American synagogues

WHY FLORIDA?

Democrate Poe, described the visit as "absolutely improper" and a "shameless attempt at politics by the White House." He said Mr. Sharon's visit would be a huge news event that would obscure the last day of campaigning by the Democratic candidates for governor: former Attorney General Janet Reno, State Senator Daryl Jones and Bill McBride, a Tampa lawyer.

http://www.nytimes.com/2002/08/21/politics/21POLI.html

mazza9 - 04:54pm Aug 21, 2002 EST (# 3870 of 3888)
"Quae cum ita sunt" Caesar's Gallic Commentaries

lchic:

Yes, the effort is there. Does the Iraqui people need a regime change? Might the plight of the children be lifted if Saddam wasn't there.

Our Church has a private residence where we have housed refugees from Azerbajan and the Sudan, ( a current hotbed of Slavery!). Maybe we need to address the people who cause the refugees. You've mentione Mugabe and that certainly is a problem.

LouMazza

lchic - 05:47pm Aug 21, 2002 EST (# 3871 of 3888)

MeThinks the Iraqui regime change - long overdue - has to happen.

It will come from within eventually - if it doesn't happen via an external decision.

Pity the UN doesn't run a Summer School for all potential international leaders - to adjust their mentalities towards assisting 'the people' rather than their ilk!

mazza9 - 06:20pm Aug 21, 2002 EST (# 3872 of 3888)
"Quae cum ita sunt" Caesar's Gallic Commentaries

lchic:

"Pity the UN doesn't run a Summer School for all potential international leaders" ever since the league of nations we've been trying but we are still dealing with the human element. Who at the UN could fill this role. Koffi Annon? I don't think so. Heck, no one listens to the Pope! You'd think that his opinion/value system might be worth something.

LouMazza

lchic - 11:16pm Aug 21, 2002 EST (# 3873 of 3888)

The 'Pope's' value system seems to follow rather than lead that of humanity ... he just litters the world with cast-off popemobiles!

There has to be a general common grounding of leadership that potential leaders need to run for election, seek appointment, or if appointed coup d'etat.

There has to be a difference between the push-power-politics of getting into a top job and BEING there .... moving from walking over people to walking amongst them with leadership and a sense of direction for the communal good.

mazza9 - 12:15am Aug 22, 2002 EST (# 3874 of 3888)
"Quae cum ita sunt" Caesar's Gallic Commentaries

lchic:

"Being There" starring Peter Sellers as Chauncy Gardner the idiot savant turned President! A funny movie and maybe and example of what you are alluding to.

The Roman Empire had a period in its history where the leader would arise from common background. They would lead the legions and when the need no longer existed they returned to their humble roots. That's why I measure Harry Truman as one of the best Presidents of the 20th Century. When he completed his tenure he returned to his home in Missouri. He didn't seek to establish a legacy or cover-up his failings. He didn't try to cash in on his celebrity like certain ex-presidents by the name of Clinton, do.Truman's accomplishments are legion. Just as the old Roman generals who returned to their roots.

Maybe Chauncy Gardner is the example!

LouMazza

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