Quote by Christopher Hitchens

A faction willing to take the risks of making war on the ossified status quo in the Middle East can be described as many things, but not as conservative.

A faction willing to take the risks of making war on the oss

Summary

This quote highlights the notion that a faction or group that challenges the entrenched status quo in the Middle East cannot be considered conservative. In the context of the region's political and social dynamics, conservatism often implies a willingness to maintain the current order and resist radical or abrupt changes. By opting for war and taking on the associated uncertainties and challenges, this faction deviates from the conservative stance and rather adopts a more dynamic and unconventional approach in pursuing its objectives.

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War

By Christopher Hitchens

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