Wherever America goes, the world is better off.

Jointpleasure · Apr 3, 2003

Looks like Syria and Iran are next?

It's time to put down the Koran and starts reading Ecclesiastes Chapter 3 for you will be more informed as a result. The Byrds had a very popular song that was quoted from this chapter.

A time to be born; a time to die;
A time to plant; a time to harvest;
A time to kill; a time to heal;
A time to destroy; a time to rebuild;

etc...

v 8
A time for loving; a time for hating;
A time for war: a time for peace.

Guest · Apr 3, 2003

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/2240551.stm

"But even under the most optimistic scenario, with oil prices high for only a short time, it could crimp corporate profits - as businesses try to absorb rising costs - and dent economic growth.

War could dent economic growth

Industries that are particularly reliant on fuel, such as the airlines and shipping, would suffer more than most.

The big danger is that consumers - worried about their jobs or hit by higher fuel costs - would decide to keep a tight grip on their wallets

And, in a perverse cycle of self-fulfilling prophecy, when they stopped spending, businesses would suffer even more.

Nevertheless, ABN Amro economist Matthew Wickens is still betting on a "sub-par recovery" for the US, rather than a lurch into double-dip recession. "

clearly

Guest · Apr 3, 2003

JP,nothing personal,but I don't think policy should be set according to any religious doctrine.

Jointpleasure · Apr 3, 2003

lander,

A time for economic upturns; a time for economic downturns.

Do you feel wiser now?

Turn, turn, turn...

corey · Apr 3, 2003

I don't think central america was a better place after the US came under the fine leadership on Ron Reagan.

radiofreecostarica · Apr 3, 2003

I second that.

Oceans11 · Apr 3, 2003

The US is a bit like the police.

A necessary evil, but occasionally you really need them.

KMAN · Apr 3, 2003

Like it or not, JointPleasure has a good point. Life for the citizens of that country are better after we take care of business.

KMAN

seawave · Apr 3, 2003

A time to make love or make war?
A time to get friends or get enemies?
A time to date the beauty next door or kill Iraqies?
A time to spend money for my bigger house or for a rain of fire and iron over our ex-friend in Baghdad?