posted on December 15, 2002 09:31:52 AM new
A plan is being proposed to pay Iraqi military commanders not to fight and subsequently pay Hussein to go into exile. As implausible as this is, it is said that we have nothing to lose. Could this set a dangerous precedent whereas other lunatics hold us for ransom?
posted on December 15, 2002 11:48:12 AM new
Paying for peace is nothing new. It's worked into aid and trade agreements. Why do you think the trade deficit is so high between the U.S. and China?
Sorry, forgot to say hi stusi!
[ edited by kraftdinner on Dec 15, 2002 11:48 AM ]
posted on December 15, 2002 12:07:45 PM new
Hi kraft! Although trade has been used to mollify certain vested interests, I can't recall any military leaders actually being paid to lay down their arms or go into exile. Does anyone remember such a circumstance?
posted on December 17, 2002 07:54:57 AM new
I suspected that they did it for Marcos of the Phillipines and Noriaga of Panama. You can say how we all went there to get them, but that's the Hollywood version for ya!
