furthermore, the only thing it accomplishes by trying to fight terrorism militarily only exacerbates the situation. creates more tension and leads to more terrorism (see 9/11).
You are absolutely RIGHT. War against "terrorism" is not even possible. Only a brain dead prez would make that statement. Terrorism is an ideology. a destructive one...........usually based on some built up resentment and motivated by fanatics of various persuasions.
Dealing with terrorism militarily only angers the ones who already have an issue with the US and its policies......and motivates them to turn to vengence .
a terrorist act is an act of vengence. It has little to do with 'hating the US life styles etc " and same brain dead prez indicated and the sheeple bought into.
Most of these are not even familiar with US lifestyle or understand it's freedoms. What they do understand and SEE.....is how the US has treated many on the planet for decades.
This has been a build up of anger, resentment HURT over many years.
but most of the kool aid drinking sheeple refuse to give this any thought and understand how things to that bad......and simply prefer the USG version of things........which is simplistic and inaccurate. But it so much easier to fall in goose step mindset and follow the party line from the govt.
when a govt wants firmer control over its people .......no matter how subtle.....all it has to do is have a fear policy . And then say that anyone who questions the issues and events and the Gov't decisions......is being "un patriotic". And that , folks is how the govt has the sheeple by the short hairs. Not only that.......the true "believers" call their fellow citizens un patriotic for THINKING and ASKING questions.......as if the gov't statement is the word of their gods.
A fascinating dynamic has evolved in the last decade. And yes......bush has left an indelible mark. Those that follow the bush doctrine and believe in aggressive . militant responses to what is a crime......do not stop and think ......as all they want is revenge. And a cycle of violence is born.
the reality is that terrorism of all kinds has been a part of the human behavior since man started walking upright. AND it will contine long after all of the current population has fossilized. How we handle it is what matters.
How can it be prevented?? Not sure it can......not fully as there will always be folks that feel resentful for one reason or another. BUT.......the more educated the west becomes about the east and its culture the wiser it will be. Gradually .....the East will get more aware of the west as a people , through education , travel , exposure ....etc.
Currently we are in the midst of so much dynamic change , people are standing up for their version of freedom and rights. ( not follow the wests..........as it should be) and are defining their own uniqueness.
One thing is certain.............the west better not gloat about "helping " change the various regions it is involved in......as that just make the west look like the idiot it can be.
sorry for being so verbose.........but your fine post prompted a lot of thoughts that I have had for some time.