France and Beirut

For John, BLUF:  Beirut is a pocket of the West in the NearMiddle East.  Nothing to see here; just move along.

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I don't often agree with things coming out of Nation of Change, but this article by Dr Thomas Magstadt, makes sense—"Paris: Beirut in the Heart of Europe?".

The writer points out that terrorism is going on in man places and he draws valuable similarities between Paris and Beirut.  Here is his concluding paragraph:

France stood with us after 9-11.  The time has come to return the favor.  We can start by recognizing the mistakes of the past and resolving never to repeat them.  Vanquishing terrorism is a win-win for the planet.  Ask anybody in Paris or Beirut.

Regards  —  Cliff