... Ho's overtures to the US prior to the Vietnam War.

If we'd bothered to talk with the man, we could have saved thousands of lives, and perhaps even used him as a political instrument.

But no, the politicians were too stupid, as usual. Always consumed with "sending messages".

You negotiate on our terms, or else.

Oh, and don't bother to protest, we'll have you arrested if you try.

W and his idiotic imperial presidency....

Well, he's probably going to cost the Republicans control of the Congress this year. We'll see.