8/20 We've been talking about al Qaeda as if it were one single entity.
Is there a possibility that the entire Muslim community resents
US occupation of Iraq and just want to kill US landmarks and its
people rather than that they want to join al Qaeda?
\_ Americans don't understand the terrorist cells are not like
"Cobra" from GI Joe.
\_ They're not?
\_ Salon had a "portrait of a guerilla" story awhile back--
ordinary guy, working on a degree in English lit in Baghdad,
hated Saddam... wants the US out of Iraq, tried to ambush a
convoy with an RPG (it failed). The spectrum of feelings and
politics is wider than "if you're not with us, you're with the
terrorists" style thinking.
\_ He was a nice killer.
\_ nah, muslims just want non-muslims converted or dead,
the terrorists wanted us out of the Holy Land of Saudi
Arabia, and we left, but they still continue to terrorize us.
Everyplace becomes a holy land to them, everyplace in the world
becomes an occupation.
\_ we left? When did that happen?
\_ Bub, you can score Prozac real easy. Think about it.
\_ Is this where I say "blah blah blah"? The poster made valid
and accurate points in a calm manner. You however are an
idiot. Thank you for joining us this morning.
\_ I notice you are not replying to any of the critiques.
\_ How many terrorist attacks on American happened after we
left Saudi Arabia?
\_ Nah, only 10% of muslims want that. Of course, that's about
100,000,000 people, but hey, who's counting.
\_ excuse me nitwit, didn't 9/11 happen way before occupation of
Iraq?
\_ Dude, how did you get to Cal with your terrible English
comprehension scores? Was it affirmative-action? Alumni
pull? Tell us.
\_ alumni pull at Cal? sheeyah!
\_ You've obviously never met Matt Belizzi.
\_ Like I said before, US is dumb in denying all the Baath
party members their old jobs and livelihood. In doing so,
they just created tens of thousands of enemies from the most
well trained well organized pool of Iraqis. Too cocky.
It is also the direct opposite of what the US did in
post-WWII Japan.
\_ Please show how Saddam-ruled Iraq == WWII-era Japan, and maybe
I won't think your idea is nuts.
\_ I already gave you the explanation why it is a bad idea.
As to Iraq and WWII-era Japan comparison, go read some
history yourself. There are other examples besides Japan.
\_ No, I don't want to read the history myself. That's why
I asked you. Let's start with something simple.
Baathists:Iraq :: ? : Japan. Then tell me how the
Baathists are similar to that group in Japan.
\_ It was the big argument FOR liberation. It would be just like
Japan. Cut off head, replace, wipe up blood, go home.
Easy-peasy Japanesey. |
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