Martin, when someone you loves ends up fighting for their lives in one of the countries that Bush feels compelled to "liberate", I will remind you of this. The speech will cause a massive response from around the world. GWB pretty well told everyone that if they don't have an American style democracy they will be a target. I expect that he will alienate the few allies we have in that part of the world, such as Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, to run for cover. I think he believes his rhetoric, and that scares the hell out of me.

Mick