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Baldar,

I believe I remember you from another political watering hole some years ago.  Your attention to detail and refreshing common sense logic jogged my memory more so than your name.  If I am in error then allow me to compliment you by comparing you to an intellect I admired.

Please accept one more item of praise.

"I think the first thing the US needs to do is understand that no public relations efforts, mea culpas, appeasement or policy shifts will do anything to change anti Americanism. The systems in place will simply adapt and change the content but not the tone of anti Americanism"

I was particularly drawn to this as it makes a point that all too often appears to exist only in my mind.  Thank you for dispelling that myth.

It is amazing to me that so few can grasp this statement.  Some simply choose to ignore it because it shakes the very foundation of their political affiliation.  Others won't consider it because their eternal optimism precludes them from accepting the possibility that many will hate for hates sake regardless of what we do to sweeten the pot.

I look forward to more of your wisdom.

-Castle