[Superman]

Didn't read all the replies but I did read Sun Tsu's book, and Dan is correct. My favorite story (someone must have failed to read this particular chapter to Dubya) is of the King's concubines. The King was bored and asked General Tsu to teach his concubines to march. The General strongly warned against the decision but the King insisted. When the concubines giggled rather than take serious note of the General's instructions, he executed the King's favorite concubine.

The concubines became attentive. The King learned at least two things. The cost of war is high, and to be avoided if possible. And in war, the General, not the King, is in charge.

Dubya's dad understood this, which is why Desert Storm was so completely effective, and brief.

As I said, Dan is right. The military is good at pulverizing and controlling real estate. Not orchestrating democracy. Usign military for speading democracy is like using a screwdriver for pounding nails. You guys who pretend as though diplomacy is for sissies, are going to notice that spreading democracy will require it, and that Dubya has no capability and therefore no inclination in this area.

I didn't like Kerry or Edwards. But if they had been elected, the nation would be FAR better off.