[SOC] Iraq

[Ian C. Purdie]

Paul Bartlett wrote:

> Hmmm, and an observation: IMHO, France's stance on this matter has less to
> do with principled
> statesmanship than it has to do with simple commercial self-interest.
>
> Come to think of it, the above statement probably encompasses *all*
> interested parties. Hrrmph.

On that point we are both 100% in agreement. Absolutely nothing to do with
principle, morality or whatever.

Is Turkey currently debating their position from "principle"?

NO

"Simply a question of how many billions from the USA versus the risks of
involving the Turkish people directly in a war"

That makes me want to puke when you consider them and others who were also
"bought".


72/73's

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