On 27 Jun 2006 12:42:26 GMT, Scott Seidman
wrote:

"Alaskan420" wrote in news:8gHng.9164$U%1.5780
@trndny07:

Do you truly believe Islamic terrorism exists because of
George Bush?


The level of Islamic terrorism that one finds in Iraq today is almost
directly attributable to GW.

Er, no. The level of Islamic terrorism that one finds in Iraq (or
anywhere) is directly attributable to Islamic terrorists and no one
else. Period.

Now, if you want to say something along the lines of: "GW is in large
part responsible for the (primary) condition in Iraq that allow Islamic
terrorists to operate in Iraq as freely," there could be a debate. It's
somewhat misleading, albeit technically correct, as he is responsible
for causing the removal of Saddam, which is the (primary) condition that
allows Islamic terrorists to operate as freely. But by taking such a
position, one would tacitly acknowledge that he would be equally
responsible for enabling whatever good might occur.

HTH,
R