“In the weeks prior to the war to liberate Afghanistan, a good friend of mine would ask me almost every day, “Why aren't we killing people yet?” And I never had a good answer for him. Because one of the most important and vital things the United States could do after 9/11 was to kill people. Call it a “forceful response,” “decisive action” ' whatever. Those are all nice euphemisms for killing people. And the world is a better place because America saw the necessity of putting steel beneath the velvet of those euphemisms.”
Quote by Jonah Goldberg
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Jonah Goldberg
Jonah Goldberg is an American author and political commentator recognized for his conservative views. Born on March 21, 1969, Goldberg has authored several books on politics and culture, including 'Liberal Fascism' and 'The Tyranny of Clichés'. He has contributed to various publications and has been a frequent guest on television and radio programs. more
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