It is the kind of inconsistency that makes some people die and some live. One would hope it is avoided to avoid confusion and miscalculations on all sides.
<< Bin Laden hadn't lived in Saudi Arabia since 1991?
Was Pakistan bombed in 2011 then?
I understand what you are saying, but it does not make it look any better.
<< If you're referring to the fact
I was not. I am merely connecting some obvious dots.
<< But I don't see how this makes our attack on Afghanistan for refusing to extradite Bin Laden unjustified,
Hmm. Even the word extradite is obfuscating what happened, but that is beside the point.
Lets adjust this conversation a little as 'justified' is a little loaded. Everyone thinks they are justified in doing whatever they are doing. edit: In fact, there are a few wars happening right now, where people feel very justified.
Lets have a more fun conversation.
Do you think it ( attacking Afghanistan ) over 9/11 ( whether the cause was just or not ) was a good idea for long-term US survival? This is not a bait. I am really curious about your thought process.
>Do you think it ( attacking Afghanistan ) over 9/11 ( whether the cause was just or not ) was a good idea for long-term US survival? This is not a bait. I am really curious about your thought process.
Attacking? Yes. Long-term occupation? No. I think we should have targeted strikes directly at Taliban officials until they relented to our demands.
It is the kind of inconsistency that makes some people die and some live. One would hope it is avoided to avoid confusion and miscalculations on all sides.
<< Bin Laden hadn't lived in Saudi Arabia since 1991?
Was Pakistan bombed in 2011 then?
I understand what you are saying, but it does not make it look any better.
<< If you're referring to the fact
I was not. I am merely connecting some obvious dots.
<< But I don't see how this makes our attack on Afghanistan for refusing to extradite Bin Laden unjustified,
Hmm. Even the word extradite is obfuscating what happened, but that is beside the point.
Lets adjust this conversation a little as 'justified' is a little loaded. Everyone thinks they are justified in doing whatever they are doing. edit: In fact, there are a few wars happening right now, where people feel very justified.
Lets have a more fun conversation.
Do you think it ( attacking Afghanistan ) over 9/11 ( whether the cause was just or not ) was a good idea for long-term US survival? This is not a bait. I am really curious about your thought process.