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Originally Posted by jw74
1. Uh NO. I do not see it as a film about the GWOT*
2. See above
*according to current White House Administration terminology, the GWOT will now be referred to as the "Overseas Contingency Operation". I know what a stickler you are for wording Sigaba. 
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JW--
With respect, I'd asked the question to continue a dialogue, not to invite you to continue your attempts at snarkery.
FWIW, my continued use of GWOT is intentional. It reflects my rejection of the current administration's efforts to degrade the ongoing discussion among Americans of all walks of life about seriousness of the threats facing the western world.
Incidentally, as seem you familiar with the
Washington Post, perhaps you've also seen the piece available
here? In that article, Michael O'Sullivan, a film reviewer, offers an interesting take on Mamet's screenplay.
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[Mamet's] twisty, gripping story -- about a shadowy special-ops officer named Scott (Val Kilmer) working in league with the Secret Service, U.S. Marine Corps, FBI, CIA and White House aides to investigate the disappearance of the president's daughter (Kristen Bell) -- is clearly meant to make viewers think about terrorism in general. But more specifically, Mamet wants us to think about the events of 9/11, and whether it would have been possible, as some have alleged, for the government to have known about it in advance, and done nothing. You also can't help wondering about the Patriot Act and the accusations that have been leveled of human rights abuses, as Kilmer's trained killer goes about violating one person after another's right to continue breathing.
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And as you have some familiarity with the 'tinfoil crowd', maybe you've seen the review available
here?