03-14-2004, 06:26 PM
When leadership does not give a hoot about the people they govern, economic sanctions just hurt the people who already have a boot on their neck.
However, THAT is a UN sanctioned way to deal with people. How ironic. Makes the UN a self licking ice cream cone: starve them, then feed them, starve them, feed them.
I realize you were not replying to me, but the sanctions were stoppable by Saddam by simply "getting it over with." International law is only as good as its enforcement. If you don't carry through on your promises, threats, then you may as well not make them.
Cheers.
However, THAT is a UN sanctioned way to deal with people. How ironic. Makes the UN a self licking ice cream cone: starve them, then feed them, starve them, feed them.
I realize you were not replying to me, but the sanctions were stoppable by Saddam by simply "getting it over with." International law is only as good as its enforcement. If you don't carry through on your promises, threats, then you may as well not make them.
Cheers.
Cry 'Havoc' and let slip the Men 'O War!
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete