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Now our forces are killing lots of al-Qaida jihadists, preventing another terrorist attack on U.S. soil, and giving democracy in Iraq a chance -- and Democrats say we are 'losing' this war. I think that's a direct quote from their leader in the Senate, Harry Reid, but it may have been the Osama bin Laden tape released this week. I always get those two confused.

Ann Coulter#31

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About this quote

What does it mean?
The author mocks Democrats for saying the war is lost while troops are killing enemies.
In plain terms
Democrats say we are losing the war.
What can you take from it?
Critics deny military progress.

Where it applies

  • security debates
  • elections
  • media reports

Putting it to work

  • defending military
  • critiquing opposition
  • morale building

Questions to consider

  • Is the war going well?
  • Who determines winning?

Another view

The quote conflates leader views with enemy statements.

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