02-23-2003, 07:32 PM
Quote:I agree that would make sense, temporarily, to maintain order and a smooth transition to a democratically elected new government. The transition would take years not months.
It makes sense to leave the corrupt government even partially in power, post-war? I agree it might smooth the transition, but it seems like putting a towel over a mudpuddle instead of getting rid of the mud. My point is, however, that if that power base remains in place then the contracts the French / Russians signed remain as well.
Quote:What Turkey wants, and what Turkey gets will be different.
Let's hope so.