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> "not starting any new wars" can be perceived as bowing to foreign nations

This is an interesting take on peace in the middle east.

Hey, I agree with you there, but my point is that any aspect of politics can (and will) be reframed by both sides to support their preconceived beliefs.

I've edited my comment to speak in a more neutral political tone.

The "both sides" idea is an illusion, the two sides disagree on everything but on one very important point there is no disagreement...

I'm not sure what you're referring to. I said that in any political situation, people tend to posit the evidence to support their own beliefs. It sounds like you're referring to false balance [0]. But that's not what I'm doing at all - I'm not posing any political beliefs as equally valid, I'm stating that everyone will change the parameters of an argument in order to solidify their beliefs.

[0]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_balance

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