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Politics : Foreign Affairs Discussion Group
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To: cnyndwllr who wrote (147665)10/13/2004 10:40:38 AM
From: Neocon  Read Replies (1) of 281500
 
It is a matter of logic that there is a strong presumption in favor of the opinion of those with expertise, a fuller array of pertinent information, and who have put in the work of analysis. That does not mean that they are always right, or even perfectly honest, but it does mean that we are rarely in a good position to second guess, and that what second guessing we do should be cautious and well- founded. It is idle to ask that everything be laid out for us when sensitive intelligence is involved, or matter of military strategy that should not be prematurely publicized. Yes, we can ask for arguments that build confidence, and challenge what may ring false, but, again, we should not start with an attitude of cynicism, as if any slander were readily believable of those in responsible position.
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