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Old 01-17-2008, 12:59 PM   #157 (permalink)
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There comes a point where we have to say, screw our image. We're at war.
sure, i understand that. but in the case of guantanamo 1. must we do it so publicly? 2. are the tactical gains worth the strategic loss? if the answer to 1 and 2. are yes, then guantanamo is worth it.

unlike WWII, we don't plan to beat our enemy into servile submission by force of arms alone. image is far more important now.
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