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| Terror Networks |
| The New Arab Way of War, by Capt Peter Layton |
| 2004-04-19 |
| Good reading at Belmont Club The assassins inevitably are from the middle class, with their commanders among the more wealthy members of the country. The middle and wealthy classes have great power in their own societies at the local level, and more real influence with the masses than their usually despotic governments. If the majority of the middle and wealthy classes determined to no longer directly or indirectly support the Arab style of conflict, this would have a significant impact. Without an active support base, and with the possibility of their activities being compromised at any time, assassins’ freedom of action would be curtailed severely. An intense, relentless psychological campaign could be undertaken targeting the middle and wealthy classes of the Middle Eastern nations involved. Mass-marketing methods may offer insight into how to apply long-term, focused psychological pressure. The aim of such a campaign would be to make each individual perceive being held personally responsible and targeted for his or her support of the Arab way of war. The proud, strongly religious societies of the Middle East may be vulnerable to considerable self-doubt about the moral bankruptcy of their actions and their pronounced ethical decline compared to the remainder of the world. This effort would complement the other measures of defense and containment already being undertaken. Consideration also could be given to applying economic pressure, restrictions, and constraints, such as those used against South Africa during the apartheid years. The targeted approach. Destroy the money guys. Do it soon! |
| Posted by:Lucky |
| #1 An intense, relentless psychological campaign could be undertaken targeting the middle and wealthy classes of the Middle Eastern nations involved. Mass-marketing methods may offer insight into how to apply long-term, focused psychological pressure. I liked this article until I got to this point. We'll just insert plenty of PSA's into the commercial breaks for Baywatch. We'll shame them into behaving. Folderol! And sanctions are always so effective. I mean they worked so well against Saddam. Of course the Gulf Arabs have their own sanctions, like shutting off the oil. Does the good Captain remember 1973? There are two strategies that work. PD's "go in and seize the 40 km strip" or "energy independence and active containment." Either way, you need to shut off immigration and Europe is a mess that's going to take years to clean up. Anything else is a half measure that in the end kills more people on both sides. |
| Posted by: 11A5S 2004-04-19 6:28:05 PM |