Who is the idiot in the chain of command to order the use of the term “criminals” instead of terrorists?
Some of these outfits are just criminal gangs, who’ve used the lack of security as an excuse for robbing, stealing, kidnapping, etc.
Terrorist = al-Qaeda or Taliban
Criminals = Moktada Sadar’s Madhi Militia
Who? Some PC Career Silly Sybilian in high office most likely; backed by some Flag Rank as PC bright as Gen Westly Cluck and Gen MacSqueek would be my bet.
I am guessing it is an attempt to humiliate Sadrs gangs into stopping their perceived nationalist activity and join civilization. It may also be an attempt to shut up the Democrat cheering section who seem to not find a problem with terrorist activities.