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hermit22 · 10-07-2002, 03:20 AM

Actually, Yemen would have been a better first target, if the issues in the Guardian article are correct. The stigma of Bush trying to exact revenge would no longer be there, and the al-Qaeda link would be more prevalent. It would deter much of the criticism. However, going after Yemen after Iraq? If the war in Iraq is any longer than Afghanistan, then public opinion wouldn't allow for it.

But then again, that could be why they went after Iraq in the first place.

And as a final note, the area of Saudi Arabia that all 15 of the Saudis involved in 9/11 came from, bordered on Yemen. The region has long been known for it's political dissidence against Mecca. Not quite sure what my point is with that, since it is way too late, but I figure I'll throw it out there anyway.

10-07-2002, 03:20 AM	#2
hermit22 sleep. Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: So Cal. Posts: 257	Actually, Yemen would have been a better first target, if the issues in the Guardian article are correct. The stigma of Bush trying to exact revenge would no longer be there, and the al-Qaeda link would be more prevalent. It would deter much of the criticism. However, going after Yemen after Iraq? If the war in Iraq is any longer than Afghanistan, then public opinion wouldn't allow for it. But then again, that could be why they went after Iraq in the first place. And as a final note, the area of Saudi Arabia that all 15 of the Saudis involved in 9/11 came from, bordered on Yemen. The region has long been known for it's political dissidence against Mecca. Not quite sure what my point is with that, since it is way too late, but I figure I'll throw it out there anyway. __________________ blippety blah bluh blah blah