OT- Re: World Trade Crash and a bit about computers

From: Bill Pechter <pechter_at_bg-tc-ppp1657.monmouth.com>
Date: Wed Sep 12 16:58:08 2001

> 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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