I offer you an interesting comparison of the diplomatic skills and practices of George W. Bush, Saddam Hussein, and King Phillip of Spain -- the man who launched the Spansih Armada and dreamed of a global monarchy.

It is an interesting angle on some underlying patterns that may have bearing on what Mister Bush dreams about, and why he will not succeed at it.

The essay is here at UPI, and if the link doesn't work it is:

http://www.upi.com/view.cfm?StoryID=20030318-021122-6714r

Regards,

Amos