[daviddennis]

Great article!

If they are so confident of a fulfulling future, why are they so quick to kill themselves?

Incidentally, I've been reading 'The Looming Tower', and a more unappealing group of total losers would be difficult to find. It turns out that bin Laden did essentially nothing in Afgahnistan against the Soviets, and nonetheless returned bragging that he could defend all of Saudi Arabia from the Iraqis, instead of inviting the Amerians in.

The Saudi intelligence head laughed him out of the room; thus his desire for revenge, against both the Saudi government and the Americans he felt were defiling the kingdom.

Tolik, could you add me to the VDH ping list, please?

Many thanks.

D

[Valin]

If they are so confident of a fulfulling future, why are they so quick to kill themselves?


You'll recall in the Looming Tower the group of arab "fighters" in Afgahnistan camping with white tents, they're told to lose the white tents or they'll be killed. Their answer is "But we've come here to die." This says alot about the terrorists and why they will lose. (and YES, this is a must read for anyone who's serious about this war)

[Eastbound]

"The Saudi intelligence head laughed him out of the room; thus his desire for revenge, against both the Saudi government and the Americans he felt were defiling the kingdom."

'Hell hath no fury like a conquering hero that didn't get hailed.'

[onedoug]

"The Looming Tower" bump.

Interesting from a religious POV, and for a look into the depths of insanity.