Simplistically put, isn't it just a matter of enforcing strict discipline ON those questioning the US/transnationals' place in the new world order? Beyond Iraq, the trade rulings are predominanately given in US/transnational favor. Those rulings can usually be enforced by financial means; but one day penalties will involve force - just as in the not-so-old colonials days. MichaelP ================================================= On Mon, 3 Nov 1997, Buck Gilchrist wrote: > Was wondering if anyone had any comments on the latest Iraq news. Are we > (U.S.) trying to cook up something again? I saw a government official quoted > as saying, with regards to use of military force, that: "Nothing is being > ruled out." This seems a bit harsh, given the 'trivial' (in my opinion) > circumstances. > > Well then? > > Buck >