global war on terrorism is no more...

amethyst deceiver

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30 Jul 05 23:51

amethyst deceiver

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30 Jul 05 23:51

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4719169.stm

thoughts?

Bad wolf

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31 Jul 05 00:02

Originally posted by amethyst deceiver
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4719169.stm

thoughts?

I think the phrase 'war on terror' does sound a bit pessermistic, but its nothing worth fussing about.

Amaurote

No Name Maddox

County Doledrum

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31 Jul 05 00:08

They need to find the President something easier to pronounce. I'm sure they'd love to keep it, but Republicans can't bear being laughed at, so it has to go.

invigorate

Only 1 F in Uckfield

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31 Jul 05 00:11

Originally posted by Bad wolf
I think the phrase 'war on terror' does sound a bit pessermistic, but its nothing worth fussing about.

"The global struggle against the enemies of freedom" is a bit mouthful for Geogre W.

Wouldn't "Christian crusade" be zippier and easier for him to remember?

Wulebgr

Angler

River City

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02 Aug 05 15:34

Originally posted by invigorate
"The global struggle against the enemies of freedom" is a bit mouthful for Geogre W.

Wouldn't "Christian crusade" be zippier and easier for him to remember?

It is also more accurate, as no clear link between the war and freedom has been established.