a political catch phrase that gives news media boobs like those in CNN and FOX News something to package up and present as entertainment for the armchair warriors to watch on TV and cheer while the economy continues its decline unnoticed.
1. the phrase "war on terror" was used by some Congress members when Libya and the United States forces were fighting in 1986. The Libyan government was accused of orchestrating terrorist attacks all around the Mediterrean Sea, the Middle East and Europe.
2. when Bill Clinton launched missile attacks against al-Qaida bases in Afghanistan and the Sudan in 1998, the term "war on terror" was also used.
3. after the horrible 9/11 attacks the term "war on terror" was used once again, this time George W. Bush said it.
4. Come to think of it, with the various definitions of "terror" maybe there's always been a War On Terror thruout most of history. Fancy cutesy-wutsey terms boost ratings and sell papers. After all, we've had a "War On Drugs", the Cold War ended in 1989, and when I was in the San Francisco Bay area the mayor launched her "War On Graffiti". Then lately some fundies griped about a "War On Christmas" that really ain't happening. Makes certain people look good, I guess. Give me a buzz when the war ends in victory. I'm outta here.
2. when Bill Clinton launched missile attacks against al-Qaida bases in Afghanistan and the Sudan in 1998, the term "war on terror" was also used.
3. after the horrible 9/11 attacks the term "war on terror" was used once again, this time George W. Bush said it.
4. Come to think of it, with the various definitions of "terror" maybe there's always been a War On Terror thruout most of history. Fancy cutesy-wutsey terms boost ratings and sell papers. After all, we've had a "War On Drugs", the Cold War ended in 1989, and when I was in the San Francisco Bay area the mayor launched her "War On Graffiti". Then lately some fundies griped about a "War On Christmas" that really ain't happening. Makes certain people look good, I guess. Give me a buzz when the war ends in victory. I'm outta here.
by I Saw U2 Live Twice April 20, 2009
I don't know whether to fear a bunch of ragtag freedom fighters from another country, or my own government's 1984-style policies.
by Dudley October 08, 2003
A technique for stealing large amounts of oil from, and establishing military bases within, unfriendly countries - by killing everyone.
Pioneered by George W Bush (USA) and his sidekick Tony B Liar (UK).
Sometimes misspelled "War on Terror" synonyms include: "Shock and Awe", Terrorism and genocide
Pioneered by George W Bush (USA) and his sidekick Tony B Liar (UK).
Sometimes misspelled "War on Terror" synonyms include: "Shock and Awe", Terrorism and genocide
Normal person 1: We're bombing Iraqi hospitals again in the War of Terror.
Normal person 2: That should get them really angry.
Normal person 2: That should get them really angry.
by Charles K Darwin April 06, 2008
Futile.
You don't wage war on an idea!
Terrorism is not even a mindset.
It's just a method of a group to get their message out to the world.
You don't wage war on an idea!
Terrorism is not even a mindset.
It's just a method of a group to get their message out to the world.
by Upper Quartile 14-year old. April 19, 2005
1. The unlawful use of superior military and economic power by a nation against people or property with the intention of intimidating or coercing societies or governments, for almost undisguised ideological, political, and monetary reasons.
2. The use of deception, fear-inducement and intimidation by a government controlled by elites against its own population in order to undermine and possibly reverse political gains made over a period of time by the lower and middle classes.
3. Corporate-driven imperial expansion.
2. The use of deception, fear-inducement and intimidation by a government controlled by elites against its own population in order to undermine and possibly reverse political gains made over a period of time by the lower and middle classes.
3. Corporate-driven imperial expansion.
"President" George W. Bush and his advisors used the climate of fear generated by the attacks of September 11th, 2001 to engage in a "war on terrorism".
by Brutus March 27, 2004
by James November 08, 2003
(Noun) Syn.: war of terror
The comically naive and profoundly ironic US government idea that waging a 20 year campaign of aerial bombardment, oppression and genocide against the people of a far-away country will, somehow, quell their previously fictions desire to do you harm.
Widely known to be an excuse to steal oil from and impose military bases within Iraq.
See also:
WMD
Genocide
Shock and awe
Tony B Liar
George W Bush
Hypocrisy
Irony
Autocrat
Despot
Resolution 1441
Lie
The comically naive and profoundly ironic US government idea that waging a 20 year campaign of aerial bombardment, oppression and genocide against the people of a far-away country will, somehow, quell their previously fictions desire to do you harm.
Widely known to be an excuse to steal oil from and impose military bases within Iraq.
See also:
WMD
Genocide
Shock and awe
Tony B Liar
George W Bush
Hypocrisy
Irony
Autocrat
Despot
Resolution 1441
Lie
Realist 1: Have you heard, the Americans are calling their invasion of Iraq "the war on terror"?
Realist 2: Who said they don't understand irony?
Realist 2: Who said they don't understand irony?
by Charles K Darwin April 14, 2008