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Originally posted by Tyrone_Slothrop
No. My point was that you guys (I don't remember whether you've said this specifically, and I don't want to put words in your mouth) defend the President by saying there's really nothing he reasonably could have done before 9/11 to prevent the attacks, and then you turn around and boast about the fact that there haven't been any attacks since then. It's not your fault that the moon came down last night, but you take full responsibility for the rise of the sun. (eta: The metaphor isn't right, because polices will have some effects on terrorism.)
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bilmore, I think attacks are inevitable here, and I'm superstitous. I think Bush has done more than Gore would have, and if we are faced with some tough choice 2 years from now (ie deal agressively with SA) I will feel a lot more comfortable with Bush making the decision then Kerry.
But we don't have anything in place that would prevent some zealot from getting on the DC subway with a backpack full of TNT, provided he can get the TNT.
edit: posted before Ty called me a troll
