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comment by fr33lunch
fr33lunch  ·  3447 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: The Truth About the Wars

Telling Iraqis that in order to "free" them, we would need to kill them by the thousands is a real conundrum.

    co·nun·drum kəˈnəndrəm/

    noun

    a confusing and difficult problem or question. "one of the most difficult conundrums for the experts" synonyms: problem, difficult question, difficulty, quandary, dilemma; informalposer "the conundrums facing policy-makers"

    a question asked for amusement, typically one with a pun in its answer; a riddle. synonyms: riddle, puzzle, word game; informalbrainteaser "Rod enjoyed conundrums and crosswords"

    See also: Complete and utter nonsensical bullshit