Kendall, I wouldn't worry too much about agreeing ;)

You had made the comment about the embassy, to Carol's comment, it is far more than Vandolism. An embassy is considered to be American Soil. Yes, an attack could be considered an act of war, but not officially. I do think it is considered an act of Aggression against a country. The fact that we vacated the embassy does not lesson the act of Aggression, but it is doubtful we would ever pursue that too far. Now... if we had people in the embassy and a government laid seige to it, yes, it is an act of war. When we invaded panama several times did anti-US cries come out that we attacked the catholic church, because we surrounded and laid siege to another Embassy. But again, it depends on how far a country is willing to pursue it. Usually not very far, but they could be used to augment an argument in the UN.

There was a comment about what the Talbin are doing, forcing people into the military and such. I don't think we will see much military involvement until the food stores start shrinking a little more...

One thing about military involvement. There are alot of countries that are falling in line with the US, simply to see what the US is going to do. They don't want to be considered an enemy, not with Iraq still in recent memory. But, we will make an example of the Talbin (I think). Simply put, they harbored a terrorist and his organization. They said he had no method of communication (cough bullshit cough) and now misplaced him. The US stance is clear, if the government protects the terrorist, they will stand the same fate as the terrorist. This does not mean that we are going to go through raping and pillaging, but it does mean we cannot afford to bluff. The Talbin will test our resolve, but the true test is now comming in Indonesia. Al Quaid groups have threatened to hunt down and kill Americans and jews... the Taliban have threatened to do the same thing on our own soil. Other Middle-East countries have also warned us of this potential. They do know how the Al Quiad (how the hell do you spell that) fights. I just hope the media is doing the standard hype of the situation for ratings. Not like I am not on edge enough as is.

Peace love and hugs... and if that fails a pop in the eye

Just a nobody