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In reply to the discussion: How religion can drive someone to slaughter his fellow citizens – and believe they deserve it [View all]cpwm17
(3,829 posts)31. Yes, it is only a mere coincidence that 9-11 was against the US
after the US had been severely abusing the ME.
More from Osama:
http://www.aljazeera.com/archive/2004/11/200849163336457223.html
Before I begin, I say to you that security is an indispensable pillar of human life and that free men do not forfeit their security, contrary to Bush's claim that we hate freedom.
If so, then let him explain to us why we don't strike for example - Sweden? And we know that freedom-haters don't possess defiant spirits like those of the 19 - may Allah have mercy on them.
No, we fight because we are free men who don't sleep under oppression. We want to restore freedom to our nation, just as you lay waste to our nation. So shall we lay waste to yours.
Osama would have never been able to pull off 9-11 without the background of US abuse. He would not have likely been able to get the support without the revenge motive.
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trotsky
Jul 2016
OP
"... The 31-year-old ... drank alcohol, ate pork and took drugs. He never prayed
struggle4progress
Jul 2016
#1
"... No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. A source close to the investigation tells
struggle4progress
Jul 2016
#2
... The .. truck driver .. was a bitter divorced delivery man with a violent criminal record — but
struggle4progress
Jul 2016
#3
... Neighbors told BFM Bouhlel was not overtly religious, but had been depressed – and even
struggle4progress
Jul 2016
#4
Of course, this could describe literally 100's of thousands (millions?) of people - who don't
jonno99
Jul 2016
#7
... So far, the picture that has emerged is similar to those responsible for the Paris
struggle4progress
Jul 2016
#5
... So far, the picture that has emerged is similar to those responsible for the Paris
struggle4progress
Jul 2016
#12
The thing about not showing much interest in religion is what happens when interest is shown.
Igel
Jul 2016
#14
What do your links prove? Terrorists are often recruited among 'sinful' Muslims
Albertoo
Jul 2016
#30
People have strange attitudes when something doesn't fit their internal narrative.
Igel
Jul 2016
#15
Isn't it really ideologies in general?..Like that which drove Stalin to kill 20 million of his own?
whathehell
Jul 2016
#35
You didn't really read what I wrote either...A common DU experience, I'm afraid.
whathehell
Jul 2016
#40