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Originally Posted by fastom
On the one hand? 
I dunno, i think it states it pretty clearly and unless you have preconcieved opinions it should be interpreted as it reads. That is there are more terrorists, your friend Mister Bush is not protecting you, he's making you a target. |
Bush has always talked about a multifaceted approach. The war against terrorists is a war with real opponents, they adapt and develop new strategy based on the conditions they face. No one can say what might have been, people can only speculate on that. Here is another quote from the report, supporting current actions:
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Greater pluralism and more responsive political systems in Muslim majority nations would alleviate some of the grievances jihadists exploit. Over time, such progress, together with sustained, multifaceted programs targeting the vulnerabilities of the jihadist movement and continued pressure on al-Qa’ida, would erode support for the jihadists.
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Political stability in Iraq is important. The Bush strategy is to give political stability an opportunity to take hold.