> On Wed, 12 Sep 2001, Sellam Ismail wrote:
>
> No, I don't buy that people hate us just because we are an open, free and
> prosperous nation. We have pissed people off around the world because of
> our actions over the past half-century.
>
> If you believe otherwise then you're in denial.
>
> Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival
If you believe it's only the half-century you're in denial and don't
know Latin American history.
We've done a number of things there which are the equivalent actions
of those in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
It's been a problem since the days of Remember the Maine and before.
Speak Softly and Carry A Big Stick. Manifest Destiny my ass.
National self interest is often cloaked in other than the truth.
(Sometimes we're in agreement... )
Bill
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Received on Wed Sep 12 2001 - 16:58:08 BST