Originally posted by USArmyParatrooper
I'm talking about those particular countries (Russia and France). Perhaps the Bush administration did attempt to bribe the poor countries who depend on foreign aid. I have nothing but disdain for Bush, but I would need to look into it further before I accept such a scandalous claim to be true.
The point is the countries that actually have power ...[text shortened]... In every report I read he's making threats because the exercise it taking place at all.
I must admit I have not read any of the links I posted and cannot vouch for the accuracy of the information on them. I am only going by memory of the Bush push for war with Iraq. I was very much opposed to that war from the beginning and I recalled the attempted bribery issue from long ago.
I realize none of the links are from Reuters or the NY Times and I understand your skepticism. Like I said before, Bush was not successful in getting a UN resolution passed for invading Iraq. He wanted one badly though. It would have given some legitimacy for the war instead of merely unilateral action.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/3661134.stm
I know NK has a horrible human rights record and I don't condone the regime's domestic policies just as I don't condone China's horrible human rights record. China does human organ harvesting from prisoners to sell to the highest bidders. very repugnant.
I often play devil's advocate on the debate forum just to see how far I can take the debate. It has been interesting. I think this has nearly run it's course though. Not much more to debate.