I dunno, maybe if he'd said "Today there is no substantial challenge to American
security." I'd agree that it was wrong - but I don't see Islamic fundamentalism as a challenge to American (let's say classical liberalism for arguments sake) ideals in the same way that things like Communism and fascism were.
It's not even in the same ideological ballpark. Osama is far from being some Lenin figure enticing the kids of america to a specific set of ideals. (aside from the occasional JW Lind nutjob). No American ideals are challenged if nobody in America is tempted to follow the alternative set of ideals. So it's NOT a stupid remark.
Islamofascism seems to be much more just a reactionary medieval throwback and a "spolier" ideology set up in opposition to the far more ideologically interesting secular pan-Arabism/Arab Nationalism.
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"Where can we, with all our wealth and capabilities, lead mankind?"
FEL:If after absorbing that you can't figure out where we should be leading the world, then I suggest you look for another line of work.
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Oh c'mon. He's not saying he has no clue or interest in leading mankind. That's an absurd interpretation. It's a mildly inspiring RHETORICAL QUESTION - like this one:
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Can we forge against these enemies a grand and global alliance, North and South, East and West, that can assure a more fruitful life for all mankind? - John F Kennedy
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"Oh God, Kennedy's asking US if he can forge this alliance. He doesn't know if he can do it or not, I can't believe it. He's uncertain about the future and therefore incompetent. He should look for another line of work."
