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With the present turmoil in the MENA, I'm not sure I believe that this announcement was at all timely. It enlarges his martyrdom at a bad time, seems to me. Al Qaida may not be as efficient as it once was, but this could easily lead to a broader effort. And quantity has a quality all its own.
But, it helps cover up our monumental screwup in Libya.
We've destroyed the eyes of the octopus; there are still tentacles that need severed before the beast is rendered impotent. But today is a day for celebration; there will be time enough for slaying tomorrow.
With the present turmoil in the MENA, I'm not sure I believe that this announcement was at all timely. It enlarges his martyrdom at a bad time, seems to me. Al Qaida may not be as efficient as it once was, but this could easily lead to a broader effort. And quantity has a quality all its own.
ReplyDeleteBut, it helps cover up our monumental screwup in Libya.
We've destroyed the eyes of the octopus; there are still tentacles that need severed before the beast is rendered impotent. But today is a day for celebration; there will be time enough for slaying tomorrow.
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