Quote Originally Posted by Kid Panda
Looks like the only thing we've lost the ability to do is use diplomacy. Well, everybody knows that with GWB in charge, we aren't going to be winning any war of words.
It's not the whole country's fault that certain people are crazy. And it's definately not good policy to put an embargo on legitimate economies.
Some People (not just americans and "arabs") just don't know how to play nice. Unfortuantely those people are now in charge of a lot of important things.
The Kid
PS- Do some research into how many ties the bush family has in the middle east. It's no suprise why we havn't taken your route.
I know about the politics with the rich (not just Bush) and the Sheiks. That is exactly what we have to end.

The only thing of any value that the middle east produces is oil, which is just due to their geographic location, and to jeopardize peace and security so that we can drive SUV's is insane. If the government, and our corporations, will not boycott the middle east, then it's time for Americans to do it themselves.

Ironically, with regards to our foreign policies, I would do exactly what bin laden wants: pull out entirely, and have nothing to do with them. Then, and only then, will we see some positive changes.

I am not against using military force when necessary, but we've botched it up - both in Afghanistan and Iraq.

We have to redefine our society as one based on reason, not the anti-life teachings of religion - espeically the monotheistic ones. Unless we adapt to modern times, we'll all perish - and that is exactly what bin laden, and others of his ilk involved with various belief systems, wants.