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Originally posted by flipside
wow this election is becoming more and more scary by the day. If Yasir Arafat endorses Kerry and Arafat is a bad man then that makes Kerry a bad man? Many people will say that Bush is a badboy himself so where does that leave me the voter? I'm so confused, who is the lesser of the 2 evils this year?
Originally posted by MaskedAvatar
Curme is of course on to something.
The terrorists' cause is best supported by seeing Bush remain in power.
Originally posted by veritas93
Please explain how the terrorists' cause is best supported by seeing Bush re-elected.
Originally posted by MaskedAvatar
Because Bush is an ideal symbol to potential terrorists of what is wrong with the United States, in terms of his brash nationalism and self-professed connections with "God", lack of respect, stupidity, lack of knowledge and awareness, criminality and poor judgment coupled with military force used against innocent citizens as well as targeted individuals.
Having Bush as a fool in charge making comments like "Bring it on!" is a brilliant recruitment drive for millions of terrorists from all nations.
Of course having him in charge is more appealing to the leaders of terrorist organisations. It is as simple as that.
Originally posted by veritas93
I'm not necessarily defending Bush (I didn't vote for him before, nor will I this time), but I can see the benefit of an occasional "war president".
Originally posted by veritas93
Some of what you've said is undeniable, however the Islamic extremist movement predates Bush and has existed (with the intention of dealing damage to the US and other Western nations) during a number of US presidencies. The WTC was attacked on Clinton's watch as well.
They will find a reason, any reason to oppose and fight us. As you've said, the leaders of these organizations are simply using us to further their own agendas. Bush may indeed make things worse temporarily, however the show of force may make legitimate nations think twice before supporting these groups and may even prevent any of them from reaching true power again. I'm not necessarily defending Bush (I didn't vote for him before, nor will I this time), but I can see the benefit of an occasional "war president".