.@HeerJeet As a nation, we can walk and chew gum at the same time. The either/or argument is a false dichotomy and serves no one.
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@TSRHG Logically there is no contradiction between supporting both, but in practice it does tend to divide along those lines. - Show replies
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@HeerJeet Or even providing financial/logistical support for those who are dealing w refugees, like to Greece.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@HeerJeet there are also a few ignoble exceptions, who just yell loudly about whatever thought they had this morningThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@HeerJeet The stupidest part is that accepting refugees is an unambiguous economic good for any rich country.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@HeerJeet possibly the goal was to avoid this situation? -
@SevenSharpNine Sure, but there's no question Iraq War & Libya intervention ignited worst refugee crisis since WWII.
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@HeerJeet@KStreetHipster I would argue it's worse to support neither. To do nothing and help no one is the worst possible approach.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@HeerJeet A noble exception: The late conservative PM of Australia Malcolm Fraser. He boosted the Vietnam War, took in Vietnamese refugees.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@mdpollak Well, I'd say Iran war supporters in general haven't called for taking in more refugees. Tony Blair is an exception. - Show replies
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