Friday, May 24, 2013

New York Times: 'The Perpetual War Is Over'


The End Of The Perpetual War -- New York Times editorial

President Obama’s speech on Thursday was the most important statement on counterterrorism policy since the 2001 attacks, a momentous turning point in post-9/11 America. For the first time, a president stated clearly and unequivocally that the state of perpetual warfare that began nearly 12 years ago is unsustainable for a democracy and must come to an end in the not-too-distant future.

“Our systematic effort to dismantle terrorist organizations must continue,” Mr. Obama said in the speech at the National Defense University. “But this war, like all wars, must end. That’s what history advises. It’s what our democracy demands.”

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My Comment: I am not that optimistic .... especially since this conflict has it's origins going back 1,300 years.

Update: Someone should tell these guys that the war is over.

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