...we have the wolf by the ears, and we can neither hold him nor safely let him go.

[arcadian]

Thomas Jefferson wrote that in reference to slavery. I think it could equally be applied to US foreign policy in Iraq and Central Asia or in other words U.S. energy/oil policy. We are enslaved by our addiction and dependence on petroleum.

[Robb]

1. More than fair assessment.

I would add that we are not alone, most of the world is similarly entangled.

[LWolf]

2. My ears are fine, thanks. nt

[MuseRider]

3. :-)

:hi:

[LWolf]

4. Hi, friend!

:hi:

[lib2DaBone]

5. false wars will kill the United States of America....

..and these un-declared wars for the profit of Corporations have killled our country


God Help us...

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

6. Like our predecessors we have become dependent on our colonies.

And, like them, we have to expend our wealth, morality, and decency, to "defend" them...and subject them.