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Originally posted by Rainbow, #1 It was against U.S. Law, and against U.S. policy, BUT : - somebody had to comply with that assigned task It turned out to be "Ollie" :-))) I think North had such option to decline, but he decided to go for that. I do not know whether North is proud of what he did, but I think that if he goes again then he most likely would "protect his ass" much better, this time.

Like I said, I agree with that. It isn't easy to tell your superior you refuse to follow an order, even if it IS allowable. Regardless, he broke the law and was caught. There can be no exceptions if you'd really like to see an end to all these "gates".

As for protecting his ass a little better, my feeling is with todays administration and political climate, North wouldn't have to BOTHER covering himself. It would be chalked up as those nasty old Liberals going after a good American.
Since this is a nation of laws, I don't apply the "good American" label to Oliver North.

#3 That is the whole "ball game" about : power. Once having a power, money comes easy.

My point was that these people already HAVE all the money they could ever want. The power is just a substitute for the thrill of GETTING rich. People can get awfully bored when they can buy anything in the world and the rush of acquiring wealth is gone.

#4 I do not take North's actions as a "criminal nature". North did what it was required him to comply with. Whom this part have you "dedicated" to ? :-)))

I don't follow you.

#5 We are all people, and only. Politicians are not any exceptions.

I think, as they want to be elected by us, and are supposed to work for us, they should be BETTER than us. Morality isn't all that hard a concept.

#2 This point makes me laugh, really. Do you mean, that it would be better if "Ollie" could have replced Monica (Levinsky) ??? :-))))) I see them both (Bill and Ollie) while "debating" in White House (under Bill's desk) :-)))))

Shit, I'll be seeing THAT in my dreams tonight! Thanks a lot, Bud.