13. But "idee fixe" does get at obsessive nature of Iraq project. Let's step back and ask WHY it became an "idee fixe."
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24. Further, defeating Saddam would (they thought) cow larger Arab world. In immortal words of Tom Friedman, message was "suck on this"
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25. Friedman's entire "suck on this" speech worth a listen for view into Iraq war supporter mentality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwFaSpca_3Q …
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@HeerJeet I was on contract at Time mag (Cdn) on 9/11. Editor went from moderate to zealous hawk o'night. Found purpose in being "at war"Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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