On Nov 7, 2007, at 9:20 AM, William T Goodall wrote:

> On 7 Nov 2007, at 14:17, Julia Thompson wrote:
>
>> On Wed, 7 Nov 2007, William T Goodall wrote:
>>
>>> On 7 Nov 2007, at 01:32, Dan M wrote:
>>>
>>>>> Not about invading other countries in the name of the Lord, Allah
>>>>> or any athropomorphic deity...
>>>>
>>>> Just to be clear, is it the consensus here that no country should
>>>> ever interfere with the internal affairs of another?
>>>
>>> Clearly this should only be done if it's a good idea.
>>
>> And who decides whether or not it's a good idea?  The interfering
>> country will probably think it's an excellent idea in most cases.
>> The interfered-with country will probably not.
>
> It's OK if the interfering country is righteous but not if they're
> wrongeous.
>
> Droll Maru

Drollitude is in the eye of the beholder, I suppose.

In answer to Dan's question, "yes, I have stopped beating my wife."

Dave

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