[GAsux]

Max,
Im saying I think thats an oversimplification. In the case of the Turks I'm sure they'll get their moneys worth. I'm quite sure they've already been offered a nifty aid package, with the promise of more to come after Saddam is gone and hefty oil contracts are divied out. I suppose it would be fair to say that in asking for more money, the Turks ARE concerning themselves with their own defense.

In terms of the U.S. loving and leaving so to speak, I doubt that will happen. Instead, I think the to the U.S. the Turks are the kind of girl you don't want to date, but aren't too embarrased to have continued relations with as where Afghanistan is the kind of girl you through down $20 for in TJ because you need a quick fix and know you won't have to see again later.