Re: The truth leaks out

["Max B. Sawicky" <sawicky@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Barkley.

My memory of the Wolfie remark is different --
worse, from the standpoint of how the booing
reflected on some in the crowd.  He was just talking
about the suffering on both sides, innocent
casualties sort of thing.

max


     Am back after extended absence, at least for awhile.
     I would note that we have not yet seen the full text of Woflowitz's
remarks.  That will matter a lot.
     He is a true neocon, once a backer of JFK, etc. and I think
very focused on the interests of Israel.  Iraq was no threat to US
national security at all, but it certainly was to Israel's or could have
been if let out of its box.  Interestingly Wolfowitz was booed at some
AIPAC or similar rally when he suggested that Israel would have to
stop its settlements.  I think he saw the bottom line as "knock off
Saddam" and then Israel can be coaxed into a peace agreement in
its own long-term self interest.  It looks like the play on that is now
on, but most are not too optimistic.  So, Wolfie may be feeling a bit
frustrated.
Barkley Rosser
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