 ouyangwulong says: Before anyone asks why we aren't winning the War on Terror yet, consider these sad headlines. All around the world, reasonable people are being dragged into the slipstream of extremism. The cause is blatant moral bankruptcy. Greed, corruption and exploitation, fortified behind the twin bastions of ignorance and righteousness, are discrediting the institutions that are instrumental in overcoming extremism, intolerance, and global violence. Particularly America remains the store house of the world's hopes and dreams. We are not merely a nation but an ideal, and we must live up to our promise. Obama and McCain are both men of admirable morals and transparent character. Meanwhile, as Hillary obfuscates over her finances, we must realize she lacks the moral authority needed to restore America's international credibility. Being Righteous is not nearly as important as being Right. The war on terror was created to replace the war on communism after we turned Russia into a babbling fool.. Wave that flag 'til your arm falls off, see if I care. "Greed, corruption and exploitation, fortified behind the twin bastions of ignorance and righteousness, are discrediting the institutions that are instrumental in overcoming extremism, intolerance, and global violence." "The war on terror was created to replace the war on communism after we turned Russia into a babbling fool.." True and true. the institutions that are instrumental in overcoming extremism, intolerance, and global violence."Which institutions might you be referring to? Well, first and foremost it is the local governments in the regions that foster terror. But being as they currently function as mere proxies, their masters in America are also at issue. Most significantly, I think that the rampant corruption in both the Israeli government and relatively moderate Fatah has allowed for Hammas to gain a fresh wave of support in Palestine. I actually think that the US supporting regional governments is not the core problem, but instead that it is which governments we support. For some reason, whenever we try to help out a sensitive area we seem to gravitate towards the most corrupt and unsavory possible camp. Perhaps because they serve our interests best. Thi... |
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