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Andrew Sullivan thinks America and the West are morally stained. 

Now John Judis says the United States has become a rogue state.

 What exactly are we doing in the Horn of Africa, where we have encouraged the Christian government of Ethiopia to invade Somalia and replace its Islamic government? As far as I can tell, we have violated international law, committed war crimes, helped Al Qaeda recruit new members, and involved ourselves in a guerrilla war that could last decades. It’s Iraq writ small. And it can’t be blamed on Donald Rumsfeld.

Both writers are driven by worries about America’s image.

What is their suggestion for fighting the war against global jihadism effectively, so as to destroy and discredit it, without making “them” hate “us” even more than “they” have hated “us” for decades? 

How do you eradicate a foul enemy while making nice with the world’s many, many, many humiliated Muslims?

Riddle me that, fellas.