If you ever wonder why so many people throughout the world despise Americans, you need look no further than Debra Cagan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Coalition Affairs to Defence Secretary Robert Gates, who somehow achieved that position without needing any brains at all:
Britsh MPs visiting the Pentagon to discuss America’s stance on Iran and Iraq were shocked to be told by one of President Bush’s senior women officials: “I hate all Iranians.”
And she also accused Britain of “dismantling” the Anglo-US-led coalition in Iraq by pulling troops out of Basra too soon.
The all-party group of MPs say Debra Cagan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Coalition Affairs to Defence Secretary Robert Gates, made the comments this month.
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Although it was an aside, it was not out of keeping with her general demeanour.
“She seemed more keen on saying she didn’t like Iranians than that the US had no plans to attack Iran,” said one MP. “She did say there were no plans for an attack but the tone did not fit the words.”
Another MP said: “I formed the impression that some in America are looking for an excuse to attack Iran. It was very alarming.”
Unfortunately, the MP’s impression is well founded. We are governed my people who are truly insane, and we are afflicted by an opposition party that is afraid to resist the insanity. This time we go to war with no debate.
Update: Shortly after I wrote this, I came across this article about Hillary Clinton signing on as a co-sponsor to Jim Webb’s amendment requiring a Congressional vote before military action against Iran. (How far we’ve fallen – there should be no question). I’d sure like to be proven wrong on what I’ve written above. The proof will be in the pudding. If they retire meekly in the event of a “filibuster” then it’s all just empty posturing.
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