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We brought this on ourselves: After Paris, it is time to square our “values” with our history

We brought this on ourselves: After Paris, it is time to square our “values” with our history

November 15, 2015 · by Patrick L. Smith · in Articles, Salon

The West’s behaved horrifically in Middle East for decades. We can’t be surprised by Paris. Let’s look in a mirror Another horrific attack emanates from the shattered, shredded Middle East into the beating hearts of Western civilization. It is impossible…

U.S. Clout in Mideast at Stake with New Protests

U.S. Clout in Mideast at Stake with New Protests

September 17, 2012 · by Patrick Smith · in Articles, The Fiscal Times

There are two lessons to be learned about the dreadful spree of anti–American violence and protest that swept the Islamic world last week in apparent response to an anti–Islamic film that went regrettably viral. First, America can no longer ignore…

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