"...And a word of warning as well: if Iraq should fail, and if there should be another 9/11 traced to a terrorist-sponsoring Arab nation, and celebrated once more by the proverbial Arab Street, then for the next half century the United States will write off all notion of reform and liberalization and just deal, as we see with the return of the realists, with the Middle East as it is. And that means tough, obliterating retaliatory strikes to each terrorist provocation, without much concern for illiberal conditions on the ground that so enhance the opportunistic terrorists. It is the Muslim world's call, not ours..."
Reality bites, doesn't it? When Amanutjob in Iran makes his Nuclear threats, it's news for about 24 hours.
Then the latest revelation about some ugly-celebrity-wannabe not wearing underpants becomes the news, but Amanutjob's still making bombs.
I'm not so sure that the 'Muslim-World' gets to make the next call. One 9/11 was enough. To invite another, anywhere, is sheer folly.
Now, count the number of mosques in your neighbourhoods, note their locations, then stay well armed and safe...................FRegards
GOOD post!
VDH and gonzo bump!
Sorry for the delay in replying to you.
It's been a real mess here, lately.
But, things are back to normal, now...
whatever that is. ;o)