Originally Posted by contracycle

Yes, I think that was rather the point.

Then, why reproach that deterrence didn't prevent 9/11 or Vietnam? The 3 things are not related...

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nd the US needs to understand why, before it makes any more promises it can't keep

What are you even arguing, contra? The piece was not very good. Its analysis is poor.

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Ahahahah. Typical.

At least it was an analysis, which puts it head and shoulders above anything you've ever written.

*Ever written here.

The article just doesn't make much sense. NATO was designed to contain localized conflicts and keep them from spiraling out of control in light of the Cold War (which, in iterations, ended up being 'fought' across the globe). A series of interlocking treaties and geopolitical pressures wasn't and isn't going to defend against non-state actors. No one ever said it was or thought it would, to my knowledge.

And so this guy writes that it's not. Okay?

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I don't get where the "illusion" is...

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Originally Posted by Lucas

*Ever written here.

So you would have us believe. But I know how you feel, why it's amazing what trash gets into the Lancet these days, as I recently remarked to Dr Marsh. Anyway, can't chat, they're waiting for me in surgery. Toodle pip!

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I'm sorry?

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