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Originally posted by SlaveNoMore
If no result, what the hell is the point?
Talking merely for talking's sake is inane.
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People are less willing to attack those they know and like than they are to attack nameless groups, and just having less hostile relationships between our leadership and the leadership of countries whose policies we disagree with helps set the stage for both sides to back away from ludicrous crap and loosen up all on their own, without actual negotiations.
Or, that would be my theory. I guess if we know it makes them treat us worse because of . . . whatever . . . then it hurts, but if it doesn't hurt, why not do it?
