[bsaunders]

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[scorchedearther]

Extremism causes terrorism.

And much of that extremism comes from Muslims and Islamists.

Poverty and a feeling of hopelessness and despair are not the causes but they are symptoms and an excuse.

[cranked]

"Actually, it is not really all that complicated. The reason behind the majority of terrorism comes down to the most obvious reason, pure hatred." Having studied and taught about terrorism, your argument, while based on partial fact, is flawed in that it amounts to being a superficial response. The root cause(s) of terrorsm cannot be simplified down to merely being all about "pure hatred". And if you opt to continue to run with the "pure hatred" 'root' cause argument/position, you need to explain why they "hate" us so. Consider for a moment that it may have something to do with perception. Envision those would be/wannabe terrorist and say how they view the actions in Libya: We - the West and/or the US - are involved in 5 Middle Eastern countries militarily...3 of which have oil. Would not that "pure hatred" be fueled by perception in that they would view what is happening not only in Libya but in those four other Middle Eastern countries as an act of ongoing imperialism or another Western crusade, per se'? Think about. Anyhow, one cannot simplify the 'root cause' of terrorism into a nutshell named "pure hatred".....what exactly is fueling that alleged "hatred"? =.=

[oh8eleven]

The reason behind the majority of terrorism comes down to the most obvious reason, pure hatred.
Man isn't born hating.
It's taught in mosques and by people like the not-so-reverend Wright ...

[rockinqsranch]

Developing hatred is developing a tool, or tools for power, notoriety, and wealth.

Such development is rampant in the World today.

First step in combating the perpetrators of said development is a return to a true, and benevolent GOD.

IMO

[SMARTY]

Terror is the oldest trick in the book. It is how the few and ruthless tyrannize over the many and the vulnerable.

The great Kahn used to announce his approach to an area by killing thousands and piling up their skulls in a great pyramid.

This could be seen for miles around and stood as a warning to everyone in his path.

Of course with NO newspaper, NO literacy, NO TV, etc.... what better way to convey your authority and power to masses of uneducated and unarmed people.

The story of the heap of skulls spread like wildfire and terrorized everyone and they believed it without question. Resistance would be sure death... that was the message.

The same ruthless brutality and murderous disregard for people is carried out by the terrorists we see today.

THEY have NOT evolved from this most crude and vile means to get and keep power.
Keeping ‘believers’ docile, misinformed and uninformed is paramount to their success. Islam is the perfect tool for this. Adding anti-Semitism and anti-Western pieces to this cocktail only magnifies the control terrorists may exercise over these ‘believers’ and insures that the focus of power will NOT dissipate.

OUR MSM works handily with the plans of the terrorists.

[W. W. SMITH]

The root cause?

ISLAM and the KORAN

[USS Alaska]

The reason behind the majority of terrorism comes down to the most obvious reason, .......

Islam.