[maica]

When Haass visited India, he made it a point to meet a cross-section of Indian Muslim leaders. Why? Because Indian Muslims are the second largest Muslim population in the world and among the poorest. Yet, he said, none of them is a member of Al-Qaeda or its affiliates.

"I asked the leaders why this was so," Haas said, "And they said we live in a secular democracy. When we have problems we have alternatives to terrorism."

Third, US officials have quietly hinted that they are of the view that Iraq can be the wedge that will open the Arab world – and Iran – to the fresh air of representative government.

I guess Freepers are better than most in getting "hints." This strategy was certainly not a secret to me. Reporters in 'respected' media outlets must never have listened to anything that President Bush, Dr Rice, Secretary Powell, etc have said.

At least this writer can see the plan.

[Freee-dame]

I guess Freepers are better than most in getting "hints." This strategy was certainly not a secret to me. Reporters in 'respected' media outlets must never have listened to anything that President Bush, Dr Rice, Secretary Powell, etc have said.

It is amazing that members of the media consider themselves informed when they read each others comments on speeches that they have never heard.