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5. that's the problem with the war on terror

Reply to YoungDemCA (Original post)

Mon Aug 25, 2014, 01:07 PM

Aug 2014

There is no one to negotiate with, resulting in endless war, and that benefits only the MIC.

IMHO maybe the idea of negotiating with terrorists should become more acceptable. If it were an actual country then we'd negotiate. And that would actually be worse.

Also "terrorists" are people who take planes hostage. ISIS sounds more like an army.

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Some thoughts of mine on Obama's options and constraints re: ISIS [View all] YoungDemCA Aug 2014 OP

I think he must start with the assumption... YvonneCa Aug 2014 #1

Thoughtful post! YoungDemCA Aug 2014 #2

Thanks! Looking forward... YvonneCa Aug 2014 #3

^^^ +++ all 3 of your points hit the nails on the head hopemountain Aug 2014 #4

that's the problem with the war on terror treestar Aug 2014 #5