Straight Shooter
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Tue Oct-25-05 01:55 PM
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28. Number one, they are not "so damn powerful" |
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There's a problem with the premise of his question. They have a great deal of power, but not unlimited power.
However, they do seem to have an endless supply of hubris and cultural ignorance. I believe they convinced themselves that the ends (victory and possession of oil) would justify the means (lies and treason). As the old saying goes, "Those whom the gods would destroy, they first make mad."
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