NY Times Finally Notices Bush Has Gone Into Regime Change Mode
As noted here last Thursday, Bush's AEI speech signaled that the war with Iraq was about more than just disarmament and Security Counsel Resolution 1441. The French have been left sputtering to catch up with the newly framed debate on Iraq. Thomas Friedman also noticed today that the President is serious about regime change and bringing democracy to Iraq. While he has long been an advocate of democracy in the middle east, he appeared to just be waking to Bush's seriousness of purpose as well as his boldness. He went on to suggest that Bush's rejection of Kyota and the ABM treaty have made his coalition building more difficult. It is arguable whether that is the case, but what should not be arguable is that it is in the US interest to reject both treaties. If the Euros are so hot for a global warming treaty, let them come back with one that is fair to the US. It is not even in their interest to saddle the US economy with a depression. As for the ABM, it is surprising that Friedman still does not comprehend how important it is to have an ABM system to avoid nuclear blackmail from North Korea and others.
Some liberals have complained about rushing deployment of the system before final testing. I would prefer to have something to defend west coast cities with, even if they are too liberal in their voting patern. It is ironic, that some of the people that will benefit the most from a missle defense system do not comprehend its importance to their security.
As noted here last Thursday, Bush's AEI speech signaled that the war with Iraq was about more than just disarmament and Security Counsel Resolution 1441. The French have been left sputtering to catch up with the newly framed debate on Iraq. Thomas Friedman also noticed today that the President is serious about regime change and bringing democracy to Iraq. While he has long been an advocate of democracy in the middle east, he appeared to just be waking to Bush's seriousness of purpose as well as his boldness. He went on to suggest that Bush's rejection of Kyota and the ABM treaty have made his coalition building more difficult. It is arguable whether that is the case, but what should not be arguable is that it is in the US interest to reject both treaties. If the Euros are so hot for a global warming treaty, let them come back with one that is fair to the US. It is not even in their interest to saddle the US economy with a depression. As for the ABM, it is surprising that Friedman still does not comprehend how important it is to have an ABM system to avoid nuclear blackmail from North Korea and others.
Some liberals have complained about rushing deployment of the system before final testing. I would prefer to have something to defend west coast cities with, even if they are too liberal in their voting patern. It is ironic, that some of the people that will benefit the most from a missle defense system do not comprehend its importance to their security.
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