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Originally Posted by Michael  I think this "War on Terror" is more propaganda than anything else. I think your assertion is incorrect. The "War on Terror" could end if we would approach situations around the world differently. I sitll believe in diplomacy, but the current administration has shown nothing but ignorance to the world and aggression. We need a new administration, whether it be Democrats or Republicans, to take a different stand with the world. To listen, talk, and agree and not argue, give ultimatems and declare war. |
Under normal circumstances I would totally agree ...but we are not dealing with reasonable people here Mike. Al Qaeda is committed to the destruction of Western civilization and "The Great Satin", the United States -- they have been extrememly clear about this many times. They want the Muslim world to be governed under strict sharia law -- much like that imposed by the Taliban in Afghanistan -- in short, hell on earth for the vast majority of ordinary Muslims.
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Oh, and I think terrorists are nothing but a product of the US itself. We created them essentially. Betrayed them, befriended them and did pretty much about everything to assist them at times.
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This is only partly true. In essence, Al Qaeda was formed from several of the groups supported by the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. I think Americans need to stop self-loathing and start understanding this history in context.