Comments on: What does it mean when americans say War on Terror?

By: nomad74

nomad74 — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:56:59 +0000

The "war on terror" is a euphemism, political posturing. Just like "the war on drugs," "the war on poverty." See where those "wars" have gotten us? I have no problem with taking out terrorists, but don't make a big deal out of it or turn it into a photo op. "Just do it."
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By: Bjorkmeister

Bjorkmeister — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:31:59 +0000

There are almost 300 million Americans. Its a gross oversimplification to lump all of our varied backgrounds, ethnicities and political leanings into one neat category.
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By: t d

t d — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:21:59 +0000

It's just an expression, meaning a struggle against terrorism

It bears the greatest similarity, historically, to the 18th century's war on piracy, which was conducted mostly by the British Navy, though the US nave also contributed by destroying the Pirate Fiefdoms of the Barbary Coast.

The success of these campaigns proves the falsity of your doubts.

It is quite possible to end terror through millitary means.

As for the loquacious Jewish carpenter; his opinions are all very well if you wish to end up crucified; some of us, however, would prefer to avoid the prospect.
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By: george w

george w — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:56:59 +0000

yes it is ironic, and no we have no reason to be in Iraq, I say we bring our troops back home and stop this frivolous spending of money> Look how many millions were spent to destroy , then millions more to rebuild just so we can destroy again. SOUNDS LIKE REAL GENIUS RUNNING THIS COUNTRY
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