Posted by Tina
** In another effort to undo the legacy of George W. Bush’s presidency, the Obama administration is trying out alternatives to the term “war on terror.” In recent days, Obama’s national-security officials have had brainstorming sessions to come up with different ways to describe the U.S. government’s efforts to defeat Al Qaeda and other terrorist groups in Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan, according to administration sources who asked not to be identified talking about private discussions. *** “Well you know, I think it is very important for us to recognize that we have a battle or a war against some terrorist organizations Words matter in this situation because one of the ways we’re going to win this struggle is through the battle of hearts and minds,” said President Barack Obama – Newsweek **
We agree with the president…words do matter…soooooo, what do you think we should call this war? Lets see….
We could take a proactive approach and call it the “battle for diversity”. How about the “forceful effort to bring harmony” or simply “calming the disgruntled”? Or, I know, what about the “bridge to global tranquility”. Yeah…that’s the ticket!