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2004-11-18 Home Front: WoT

Amir Taheri: Sowing seeds of democracy is Bush's victory in 'war on terror'

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Posted by Fred 2004-11-18 10:38:35 PM|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Again, it is the only part of the world where international terrorism still enjoys not only a popular base, but also quite a bit of sympathy and support from the ruling elites. Bush thinks those two facts are inter-connected and that democratisation should be regarded as an integral part of his "war on terror".
It's the only logical solution.

Actually, there is another "logical" solution, but it involves nukes.

Some of these countries do have internal mechanisms for reform and change mechanisms that could be strengthened through diplomatic, political, cultural and economic aid from the United States and its genuine allies.

*nods* good distinction.

Posted by Ptah 2004-11-18 9:28:09 AM|| [http://www.crusaderwarcollege.org] 2004-11-18 9:28:09 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 "It would be a damned sight easier if we had a Europe united with us in this vision. Alas, the elites of Europe are no more committed to democracy than some of the mullahs and imams in Iran"

Blair is with us, and if we can show that we're serious about this, he can bring much of the Labour party along. Chirac is hostile, though Sarkozy might be a tad less hostile. The rest of Europe is up for grabs.

Posted by Liberalhawk 2004-11-18 9:45:32 AM|| 2004-11-18 9:45:32 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 Bush thinks those two facts are inter-connected and that democratisation should be regarded as an integral part of his "war on terror".

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Now I know that's false statement. Every intelligent being just KNOWS W doesn't think.

Posted by anonymous2u 2004-11-18 10:59:24 AM|| 2004-11-18 10:59:24 AM|| Front Page Top

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