[I see my hands]

"Imagine if we did what the leftists wanted on September 11th and just tried to use diplomacy and policing powers to resolve the issues"

Based on your premise the analysis makes sense. I disagree, however, with your read of what leftists wanted on 9/11. I believe they wanted the attacks to continue. I believe they still do.

[Our man in washington]

I disagree, however, with your read of what leftists wanted on 9/11. I believe they wanted the attacks to continue. I believe they still do.

That's just about the harshest slam of leftists I've ever read on FR. What's your reasoning for thinking so? That's an honest question, not rhetorical.

For the sake of discussion, I'll assume you're talking about the extreme leftists. Most of my family are leftists, and they oppose terrorist attacks.