Teribus - I didn't get back to you on the question of negotiation because your question was answered by others more competent than myself.

As to Bush using the term "crusade", I would definitely say that it has been acted upon and that it was not dismissed lightly by the fundamentalists in America. In fact, thats what most people think this war is about.

I know that it is not true, but like Arafat, Bush sets the tone. One is no better than the other.