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WatermelonRat

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4. Reagan was the most responsible

Reply to ProSense (Original post)

Fri Sep 6, 2013, 12:29 PM

Sep 2013

Having helped create an environment where bin Laden could earn himself prestige and leadership among other extremists, but I wouldn't say any of them "invited" the attacks. That's not to say that none of them made decisions that increased overall hostilities, but the fact is that al-Qaeda types are extremists with an extremely low bar for provocation.

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Which President's ME policy invited the 9/11 attacks? [View all] ProSense Sep 2013 OP

Can't give out weapons to everybody. bravenak Sep 2013 #1

All of the above, really cthulu2016 Sep 2013 #2

None, there is no such thing as inviting a crime against humanity nt geek tragedy Sep 2013 #3

+1 Chan790 Sep 2013 #7

Hiroshima and Nagasaki notwithstanding? GeorgeGist Sep 2013 #14

I have a problem with the use of nuclear weapons on Japan. Chan790 Sep 2013 #17

Reagan was the most responsible WatermelonRat Sep 2013 #4

Gulf War 1 zipplewrath Sep 2013 #11

You'd have to go back much further than that. NuclearDem Sep 2013 #5

That's about the way I see it too. hobbit709 Sep 2013 #6

+ Infinity! - nt HardTimes99 Sep 2013 #18

I think the question is which authorized it. n/t whatchamacallit Sep 2013 #8

The attacks weren't "invited" andym Sep 2013 #9

Eisenhower. Iran. DURHAM D Sep 2013 #10

Reagan and Iran. Rex Sep 2013 #12

All Cali_Democrat Sep 2013 #13

I think we'd be "The Great Satan" regardless of the President. Nye Bevan Sep 2013 #15

wow, bu$h* gets a pass on du.... spanone Sep 2013 #16