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

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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
>