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2011-05-29 Africa North

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Posted by tipper 2011-05-29 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 But then September 11 was itself the prime example of using Americaâs own resources against itself. All the enemy needed to carry out the attack was hatred, the trusting nature of its enemy and some boxcutters. All that America has learned since is that ordinary obects like boxcutters are dangerous. Maybe thatâs the wrong lesson. The enemy advantage is not in material but in they way they see ordinary objects and relationships as opportunities for mayhem.

The effectiveness of the âinside attackâ can go beyond tactical tactics to politics. The idea of âpretending to be your friend while really being your enemyâ might perfectly describe the role of Pakistan and other US allies.

Posted by KBK 2011-05-29 11:26|| 2011-05-29 11:26|| Front Page Top

#2 Treachery and deception have been a traditional part of warfare since time immemorial. America has not learned that ordinary Muslims are dangerous.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2011-05-29 11:46|| 2011-05-29 11:46|| Front Page Top

#3 Treachery and deception have been a traditional part of warfare since time immemorial

True. However, most of history is replete with the consequence of such acts which usually involve the perps disappearing into the dust of history when they lose.

Posted by Procopius2k 2011-05-29 14:40|| 2011-05-29 14:40|| Front Page Top

#4 However, most of history is replete with the consequence of such acts which usually involve the perps disappearing into the dust of history when they lose.

That was before the Soviet program of demoralization was embraced by the journalist, educational and political classes in America.

Posted by Zebulon Thranter9685 2011-05-29 14:47|| 2011-05-29 14:47|| Front Page Top

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