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Originally posted by OtherSideOfTheCoin
reply to post by FlyersFan
The way the government and media talk about Al-Qa’ida at times can be very misleading.
You are right to say that they claim Al-Qa’ida is on the run and belief it or not they are correct to say so. When they say “We have Al-Qa’ida on the run” what they should actually say is we have “Core Al-Qa’’ida” on the run, that is the group lead by Bin Laden and Zawahiri. They use the term as a umbrella term yet don’t differentiate the different Al-Qa’ida groups. They days of core Al-Qa’ida attacks are long gone, now however we have the rise of the franchise groups and those inspired by the ideal of Al-Qa’ia and that is the new threat. In all probability it was Al-Qa’ida in the Islamic Maghreb who made this threat as opposed to “Core Al-Qa’ida”.
Its all to do with how the government and media talk about Al-Qa’ida they incorrectly use the term as a catch all to explain the very complex and real threat of Islamic terrorism. It’s much easier just to say “Al-Qa’ida” than it is to explain some new threat so the government just go with it as well as that it is also a easier sale to the public.
Originally posted by DarknStormy
Originally posted by shivaX
I attack Islamic terrorist's because they exist and have contributed to death of 1000's of innocent civilians.
And I agree with you, but don't forget that 100's of 1000's of civilians have died at the hands of our governments because of those attacks also. Don't they count or something? Or is it because they are Muslim its ok?
And I agree with you, but don't forget that 100's of 1000's of civilians have died at the hands of our governments because of those attacks also. Don't they count or something? Or is it because they are Muslim its ok?
Originally posted by FuturePeace
reply to post by shivaX
i think theyre a little salty we've been dropping bombs on them since the 90s
also we're up to like what? up to about 120k ish civilian casualties and only 5k confirmed terrorist kills?
And youre ok with this? LMFAO
Originally posted by shivaX
Originally posted by DarknStormy
Originally posted by shivaX
I attack Islamic terrorist's because they exist and have contributed to death of 1000's of innocent civilians.
And I agree with you, but don't forget that 100's of 1000's of civilians have died at the hands of our governments because of those attacks also. Don't they count or something? Or is it because they are Muslim its ok?
'Our Government'?
But you are an Australian.
Originally posted by FuturePeace
reply to post by shivaX
i think theyre a little salty we've been dropping bombs on them since the 90s
also we're up to like what? up to about 120k ish civilian casualties and only 5k confirmed terrorist kills?
And youre ok with this? LMFAO
Islamic terrorist started it with 9/11.
Could be either. Radical islamic terrorists frequently aren't the brightest bulbs on the Christmas tree.
Originally posted by DarknStormy
Originally posted by shivaX
Oh so you are suggesting that the US keeps quite in response to 9/11?
If the US kept quiet around the world maybe those incidents wouldn't happen
Originally posted by shivaX
BTW , Islam is the fastest growing religion . If that '120k' statement is true ,it would not have been possible.
This has been going on way before 9/11 what about the attacks embassy attacks or the attack on the USS Cole.
Originally posted by DarknStormy
Originally posted by shivaX
BTW , Islam is the fastest growing religion . If that '120k' statement is true ,it would not have been possible.
I don't see whats funny about innocent people being slaughtered because of a group of thugs who bring Islam to its knees. I can agree that extremists exist and need to be dealt with but I don't agree with mocking people who were killed for simply living life like any person would.
Originally posted by shivaX
Originally posted by DarknStormy
Originally posted by shivaX
Oh so you are suggesting that the US keeps quite in response to 9/11?
If the US kept quiet around the world maybe those incidents wouldn't happen
Oh so you really are suggesting that US should have kept quite when 3000 of its citizens got killed in 9/11.
That is a very nice gesture from you ,my Australian friend.
Originally posted by shivaX
reply to post by FlyersFan
Could be either. Radical islamic terrorists frequently aren't the brightest bulbs on the Christmas tree.
Right .
That is why we must tear Islamic terrorists apart.
They have to be destroyed.
Originally posted by shivaX
Originally posted by DarknStormy
Originally posted by shivaX
BTW , Islam is the fastest growing religion . If that '120k' statement is true ,it would not have been possible.
I don't see whats funny about innocent people being slaughtered because of a group of thugs who bring Islam to its knees. I can agree that extremists exist and need to be dealt with but I don't agree with mocking people who were killed for simply living life like any person would.
What about the thousands of people that got killed by Islamic terrorists?
Alxandro has a point. Our wonderful and trustworthy government has been telling us that Al Qaeda is on the run and is disorganized etc etc. Obviously Al Qaeda is still around. They've been threatening the USA for decades and decades. It's their dream. If they have the ability ... we don't know. But they sure want to. No question about that.
You are one simple minded person aren't you? What makes you think the 9/11 attack was the start of this conflict?