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Originally posted by sgtclub
Like others have already posted, I think this is a bit of wishful thiinking. Aside from that, the specific problem I have with it is that it doesn't solve the main cause of the threat IMHO, i.e., the lack of democracy and modern capitalism in those regions. Until that is established, the middle east will continue to be the cradle of terrorism for a variety of reasons, including because the tyrants will continue with impunity to be able to blame their countries' failures on the US/West and the lack of a discernable future for 80% of the 18-35 year olds.
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We could offer a $100 billion prize to the first country in the region to establish a real democracy. $50 billion to the runner-up.
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Democracy by peace was never going to be established in the ME.
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[bilmore]You think it's possible in Ukraine but not in the Middle East because the people are swarthy and primitive?[/bilmore]
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