It would be a very oddball position to take for the rest of Greek history.

那么这将是一种片面误解,希腊历史的古怪观点

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Some people would like the idea of no competition so they can keep the position for the rest of their lives, but no, there has to be a kind of danger all the time.

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You're comfortable, and the cosseting is there when you need it (say, leaning hard into a turn), but it's not forcing you into an uncomfortable position the rest of the time.

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The same mixed-messaging helps explain why America's position throughout the rest of the Middle East is dramatically weaker than it was four years ago.

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