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Originally posted by Phaenx
I know the word of a senior pentagon official regarding a military invasion is worth more then a random liberal from California. These guys would know, I'll take their word for it.
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While a general may have more info, its dangerous to 'take their word for it.' Not only are they capable of mistakes - often based on intelligence - but their personal biases can lead to a maniuplation of information to press their own agendas.