Those who demand that we punctilliously observe every jot and tittle--including the imaginary ones--of the Geneva Convention, while excusing the enemy's grossest violations thereof, are giving aid and comfort to the enemies of the United States.They need to either shut up, or they may discover that those of us who are intent on winning this war may start noticing them, and that we might start reading Article III, Section 3 of the US Constitution.
So ... basically, what you're saying here is that the only way to "win" this, the fourth in a War on a Noun series, is to beat Terrorists at their own game?
I don't take kindly to your threats, Poohbah. I have no doubt whatsoever that your ilk will prevail and folks like me will be erased forever one day but until then, shove it up your paper asshole.
It may come down to that. Samuel Huntington wasn't that persuasive the first time I read him, but he was a lot more persuasive when I reread The Clash of Civilizations last year. Amazing what seven years and several colleagues getting killed on 9/11 can do to one's perceptions.
But I'm astonished at how many people demand that we not only obey the Geneva Conventions as written, but as they wished them to be written, and then found every reason to excuse the terrorists' atrocities.
In a war, there are two sides. Those who blatantly favor one side over the other in public discourse declare their true loyalties.
I don't take kindly to your threats, Poohbah.
If you perceive my position to be a threat, then you must have a very guilty conscience.
I have no doubt whatsoever that your ilk will prevail and folks like me will be erased forever one day but until then, shove it up your paper asshole.
Ma'am, you seem to have an unhealthy interest in men's rectal orifices.