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Politics : Politics for Pros- moderated
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To: Ilaine who wrote (78248)10/17/2004 1:56:36 AM
From: D. Long  Read Replies (2) of 793845
 
I just agree that from a personal perspective Al Qaeda isn't as much of a threat as, say, the former Soviet Union.

Why? A Soviet nuke had as much probability of killing you as a terrorist nuke, probably less since the Soviets at least were motivated by self preservation. Soviet backed insurgencies engaged in strategic destabilization were a risk, and so is the threat of a growing Islamist popularity and militancy destabilizing the Middle East and the Caucacus (sp?).

I'm just arguing for the sake of arguing now because it's late and I'm tired. ;)

Derek
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