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Experts agree that the release of a new tape by Al Qaeda’s second in command Ayman al-Zawahri indicates that Al Qaeda feels threatened and is on its heels after Obama’s resounding victory. President-elect Obama’s diverse background, along with his pledge to reverse many of the policies and approaches of the Bush administration on issues such as detentions at Guantanamo, torture and the war in Iraq has served to dramatically improve America’s image, especially in the Muslim world. Counter-terrorism expert Richard Clarke explained, “Most of all, by returning to American values the world admires, Obama sets al Qaeda back enormously in the battle of ideas, the ideological struggle which determines whether al Qaeda will continue to have significant support in the Islamic world.” Having thrived on the decline in America’s world image, the impact of Obama’s victory provides a direct challenge to Al Qaeda’s negative depiction of the United States. Additionally, Obama’s emphasis on shifting US attention from Iraq to Afghanistan represents a direct physical threat to Al Qaeda’s leadership. America’s improved global image and the new administration’s focus on Afghanistan threatens Al Qaeda and has led to what experts see as a confused, racist, and off-kilter response reflective of an organization on the defensive.
Originally posted by HunkaHunka
During this administration, we will see the end of Al-Qaida as a serious threat.
Originally posted by SpeakerofTruth
Originally posted by HunkaHunka
During this administration, we will see the end of Al-Qaida as a serious threat.
Doubtful.... maybe in the minds of those who are quick to forget, but not to those who have real concern.
Originally posted by TheAvenger
Only time will tell how Obama will affect the ways that America's enemies perceive us. I don't think our upcoming surrender in Iraq will do much to
build the confidence of the world in our ability to combat terrorism.
Originally posted by HunkaHunka
I mean look at the title of the thread? AQ feel threatened by BHO... why do you think that is?
Originally posted by grover
indicates that Al Qaeda feels threatened and is on its heels after Obama’s resounding victory.
Originally posted by Dermo
Originally posted by grover
indicates that Al Qaeda feels threatened and is on its heels after Obama’s resounding victory.
Can you say propaganda???
Originally posted by grover
Considering the unprovoked invasion of Iraq gave them the biggest recruitment drive ever and "proved" their claim that we were waging a war against Islam... I don't think so.
Considering if we'd spent the energy, money and manpower in Afghanistan tracking them down to the death that we wasted in Iraq... I don't think so.
And considering if we actually engaged the Muslim world in a meaningful way, like reaching a lasting peace as opposed to acting like the global bully... I don't think so.
This just goes to show that we, the American People, made the right decision.
YOU CANNOT WIN AN OCCUPATION!!!!!!! Iraq is an occupation. SIGH!!!
Al-Qaeda is on its heels as Obama election transforms image of the U.S.