Preaching to the choir, my man.
These aren't isolated opinions or countries anymore, coming against the US. Egypt's President came out the day before yesterday rebuking the United States for our aggression against Saddam, and the uneasy feelings of Jordan and the UAE adding silent emphasis to such views. Syria is believed to have been assisting Iraq (I have a couple articles if you're interested). The same generation of students that overtook our Embrassy in Iran in 1979 are in power there today. Saudia Arabia, while not yet withdrawing their support, has already begun to distance themselves from us somewhat. . .
The longer Hussein holds out, the more perilous the situation appears. I realize to a certain degree I tend to fear-monger a bit - With so much at stake, I can't help but dwell on the worse case scenerios - but I don't think I'm being an alarmist in saying this could potentially become a very bad situation and may even be developing into one.
edit: In my mailbox today
Message: 2
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2003 03:33:23 -0800 (PST)
From: Bob Martin <bob-martin@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Director of Islamic University in Gaza lauds Saudi Arabia for assistance
Director of Islamic University in Gaza lauds Saudi Arabia for
assistance
http://www.spa.gov.sa/html/archive_e...2/04/2003&wcat
g=0
Gaza, April 2, SPA(Saudi Press Agency) -- The Director of the Islamic
University in Gaza, Dr. Mohammad Shubair lauded the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the assistance to the Palestinian universities through the Saudi Committee for the Support of Al-Quds Intifada (uprising).
Dr. Shubair told the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) that the funds allocated to the Islamic University were received and given to every deserving student.
"In the light the harsh circumstances facing the Palestinian people,
this assistance came to uplift huge part of their burden at different
levels," he said. --SPA1119 Local Time 0819 GMT
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