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We're at war; let's party.

December 8, 2002 By Will Richardson

Thomas Friedman, NYT
“Friends, we are on the edge of a transforming moment for America in the world. If President Bush uses his enormous mandate to prepare for war-in a way that really deals with our political and economic vulnerabilities, increases our own staying power and convinces the world that we have a positive vision and are responsible global citizens-there is a decent chance we can win at a reasonable cost. But if Mr. Bush simply uses his mandate to drive a hard-right agenda and indulge in more feel-good politics, the world will become an increasingly dangerous place for every American-no matter what war we fight, no matter what war we win.”
And the chances of this “responsible global citizen” thing is…?
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