This kind of jumped out at me:
"Bin Laden's message also was meant to resonate positively across the Islamic world, and it is likely to do so."
In a sense this is like saying that GWB's SOTU address was meant to resonate positively with Republicans throughout the country, and it is likely to do so . . . But on the other hand, I remember seeing quotes from some Muslims that were critical, one of them saying something like why should we listen to 7th century ideas coming from someone living in a cave.
No doubt many Muslims became ecstatic when they heard this tape, but how many reacted the opposite.
Damdola scared the s--t out of them.