A random but disturbing thought occured to me...well two actually. First off ,what is Americas real interest in afghanistan? Before everyone gets on their respective soapboxes...think for a second.Its been over a year and exactly how many leaders of al queida have shown up dead? I count one but this is a digression...what is Americas interest there? I can only think of one thing...and its not good. The talliban (who were not terrorists) shut down for the most part the drug industry. Where does the CIA go every time it needs funding and the goverment wont grant it? Remeber the 80s with that plane pilot who crashed in nicauraga? I dont mean to be so cynical but I think some American agencies have a vested interest in seeing the afghan drug industry back in place. If you think they went all that way just to restore democracy I suggest you watch footage of the new leader (surronded by heavily armed americans since his own "supporters" have attempted several assinations) on CNN. Reminds me of the "great day for democracy" when the Emir of Kuwait was returned to power (no elections,no taxation with representation ...and a poor human rights record just the way American foreign policy likes it's tin pot dictators).I personally believe that Bush saw an oppurtunity in the post sept 11th haze to rid himself of his Dad's old nemisis and grab some cheap oil all at the same time. Problem was he waited too long..and has no support (even turkey is waffling...so you know the support isnt there internationally) but he would still like to do it. 8 months ago everyone would have said "hell yeah" but the complete lack of ties between sept 11 and Saddam has the american public somewhat confused. rightly so.