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Thursday, February 5, 2009

A rose by any other name...

Obama is looking for a new name for the 'war on terror'.
http://www.newsweek.com/id/183251

"What's being sought is a more precise phrase that can recast the U.S. government's counter terrorism fight in ideological as well as military terms."

The DoD currently operating with the term "Global War On Terror (GWOT)" has apparently suggested "Struggle Against Violent Extremism (SAVE)".

We'll be accepting suggestions for a new name for this endeavor, so please chime in, and to get you started... Names that form witty acronyms are preferred.

10. In honor of Harry Potter and J.K Rowling: "The War against those who can not be named." out of risk of offending anyone.

9. Just to piss off political correctness advocates: "The 11th Crusade" Hey it's got historical precedence, and since we are accused of it, we may as well embrace it. Besides, those Templar flags are quite catchy!

8. You Got C-4 We Got PU-239 Think about it!

7. In honor of Obama's "Ongoing Struggle..." I would suggest "Jihad"...no wait! It's taken!

6. The War Against Radical Theology or (The WART)

5. Liberal Obfuscators Surrendering to Extremist Religious Salafism (LOSERS)

4. Socialist European Liberals Losing On Undermining Terrorism
(SELL OUT)

3. Northern European and Western Democracies Eagerly Accepting Losing, or
the (NEW DEAL)

2. US Military Endeavor Against Neo-Islamic Extremist Subversives
(US MEANIES)

1. Northern Organization of Countries Operating Jointly Obstructing Neo-Extremist Societies (NO COJONES)

Can you possibly get anymore Orwellian than this attempt at redefining the War on Terror?

Have fun!

If you found this of any interest you might be interested in reading this:
http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/dhs_crcl_terminology_08-1-08_accessible.pdf

from the Department of Homeland Security on "Terminology to define the terrorists"

2 comments:

Silverfiddle said...

Oh man! Thanks for the Friday laugh! #1 is my favorite.

Russell said...

i was wrong when i guessed that mccain would have been as bad as the post turtle. the first couple of weeks have been disastrous, and i'm sure it's only gonna get worse...much worse.

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