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Counter-terrorism logic

In 2004, Al Qaeda bombed the Madrid subway. The Spanish government then withdrew from Iraq and gave the accused terrorists full due process rights -- and there have been no terrorist attacks since.
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  • Friday, February 6, 2009 01:21 PM

    We need Lisa Simpson's rock.

    Remember the Bear Patrol episode of the Simpsons? If anybody is having trouble explaining this concept to someone, just bring up this episode and they'll understand.

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