Al-Qaida uses Iraq to advance its goals
A recent statement by the No. 2 leader of al-Qaida deserved more attention than the News & Record provided. This chilling document shows how Islamist leaders think.
The leaders of al-Qaida and its allies may be twisted, but they are not insane. Islamist leaders are realistic about their successes and failures. Al-Zawahiri acknowledged that the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan is likely to succeed.
The article illuminates al-Qaida's goals for Iraq. The U.S. invasion created a convenient opening. For now, outside Islamists are working with native Iraqis to expel the United States. If they succeed, the Islamists plan to betray their allies and take control.
The Islamists plan to use Iraq as a base to spread revolution. While the current insurgency is bad, an Islamist Iraq would be worse. The Islamists are already exploiting Iraq. Islamist Jihadis use Iraq as a finishing school for terrorism. Surviving terrorists move on to other battlegrounds or agitate in their homelands.
Joel Goldstein
Greensboro
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Only short sighted ultra peace-nics would disagree with much of this letter.
The truth is we have screwed up hugely - and the question is - how do we get ourselves out of the pickle jar?
Here're the alternatives:
Change the Course: Pull out of Iraq right now and pray for the best.
Stay the Course: Dig in deeper and pray we can out-last the insurgence.
Do something different.
I take Door Number Three.
Posted on November 6, 2005 5:47 AM