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Bombing girl schools is just that better kind of terrorism.

A KGB spy and a CIA agent meet up in a bar for a friendly drink. "I have to admit, I'm always so impressed by Soviet propaganda. You really know how to get people worked up," the CIA agent says.

"Thank you," the KGB says. "We do our best but truly, it's nothing compared to American propaganda. Your people believe everything your state media tells them."

The CIA agent drops his drink in shock and disgust. "Thank you friend, but you must be confused... There's no propaganda in America."

I knew a better version:

"Thank you," the KGB says. "We do our best but truly, but American propaganda is so much more advanced..."

The CIA agent looks puzzled. "I don't understand, what propaganda?"

And the KGB guy, excitedly: "yes, yes, that's exactly what I mean!"

Yes, Iran should have nuclear weapons. This will deter Israel and make the world a safer place.

Take me back to the last era of monoculture, when being a nuclear arms accelerationist would get you laughed out of the room.