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The War on Terror is very much like the invisible dragon in the closet. I can almost picture the discussion:

Me: Ok, ok, so you're at war. Is this a civil war?

This Other Guy: No, no it isn't.

M: Ok, so you are at war with someone.

TOG: Yes!

M: And... who are you at war with?

TOG: Terrorists! We're at war with terrorists!

M: Fair enough... so where's their army?

TOG: Ah, no, see, this is kind of tricky. This is an unusual enemy. His army can be everywhere!

M: Ok, but you aren't fighting them where they might be, you have to fight them where they are. You can't do much war otherwise...

TOG: Well yes, but you can't just wait for them to pop up and blow up your brains. You have to be everywhere!

M: So then, if you're everywhere, you will always have someone to fight with.

TOG: Yes! And he's definitely going to be a terrorists!




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