Damn you Smashy for opposing me on the new TFP! (Hi, by the way)
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Originally posted by MrSmashy
Let's be very specific. It isn't international terrorism in the sense that it does much terror anywhere but Israel (or at least directed at Israelis) so attacking Syria to end terror would basically be going out of your way to help make it easier for Israel's right wing to push its agenda without fear of opposition.
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Well... not quite true. Not at all true, in fact. As I said, Syria was probably involved in terrorist acts against US marines. Furthermore, in practice, Syria is in control of Lebanon, and thus in control of the Bakaa valley, which is used by *international terrorists*.
Besides, the fact that Syria supports terrorism in Israel, when they're formally not at war, means that technically, they support international terrorism, it being based and perpetrated outside of Syria.
The PLO used to fight from Lebanon before the Israelis kicked them out. The PLO and their kin attacked the Israeli athletes at the Olympics in Germany - again, international terrorism.
Terror is terror, and it's a crime no matter who it is directed at. Ending terror in the area would make peace in Israel a real possibility, whereas not ending it does not.
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Exactly what the neo-cons want. More US friendly actions...democracy is a side note that will help them sell the policing to the American people. Its about utilsing American power in the most basic imperial manner but using rhetoric and propaganda to disguise it because many Americans are still uncomfortable with it.
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Smashy, welcome to the real world, where nice words are used to cover up nasty politics. If American power can bring an end to a lot of problems in the Middle-east, and along the way it also brings democracy to the people of Iraq, I'm all for it. If the Arabs don't want to change their ways, a bit of pressure might persuade them. We can't just go on ignoring potential problems anymore - doing that will produce more 9-11s.