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Originally Posted by Derwood
You really believe the extremists believe all of that? I'm of the opinion that the Taliban/Al Qaeda/whomever use the hardcore religious angle to keep the followers in line, but all they really want is power
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Turns out the bullet doesn't ask if the gun really meant it. I could use a colorful corporate analogy, but that'd be pretty lame.
What does it matter who really believes what if it results in jumbo jets crashing into skyscrapers in the name of defeating the Infidel?
What do you think motivated the 9/11 hijackers, Derwood? Something tells me it wasn't the dental benefits. Who gives a shit about what their bosses really believe if they can get grown men to crash planes into buildings. Of course it's all bullshit. Don't be silly. I don't think Al Qaeda ("Fragmented Core") believes their own drivel, no, but I don't believe that the US Army is an Army of One either. Slogans shouldn't be taken seriously, but crazed individuals who take them seriously enough to kill should. The terrorist mastermind is only dangerous because he makes his henchmen dangerous.
It's all about putting on a good show to achieve power/control. Kinda like Glenn Beck. I'd imagine he's inspired some of his followers to do bad things. Maybe FOX News has Al Qaeda on the payroll to provide the sensational conflict content they need for old Beckyboo to stay on the air.