I didn't say we went to East Timor for oil, but we will exploit our envolvement for all its worth.
I certainly won't keep my opinion to myself as that just allows the exploitation of young men and women as cheap fodder in the political machinations of the powerful.
If you believe involvement in East Timor is a win for them, I think you are deluded.
East Timor can never be a viable state just like the pacific island states.
Why do you think Australia tlooked the other way earlier and with West New Guineau etc.
We will end up supporting or exploiting Timor just as we do with Papua N G.
Independence is a wonderful idea but not always practical.
I understand the feelings of achievement by troops and that is why they are so easily exploited.
