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And just how do we undermine that confidence?

Knowing they have the ability to pull off large scale operations (as evidenced by 9/11), does two things for the islamists - 1) gives them confidence, which comes across to us in their postings as swagger, and, 2) gives them a benchmark to "improve" on next time.

"And just how do we undermine that confidence? "

By doing exactly what we're doing. By draining the swamp. By keeping pressure worldwide on the most extreme elements of islamicism. It's hard to be confident when you're dead. It's hard to be confident when you are in a cage in Gitmo. It's hard to be confident when your plans, and the plans of your friends are thwarted time & time again.

I think the fact that they are in swagger-mode is good for us, and that we can use it to our advantage. Please don't mistake my comments as resignation to some inevitable evil - I just think the time is ripe for them to try something.

God, bless those charged with fighting this war, right now, wherever they are around the world. Bless also, those in this country who we have elected to guide us, and give each one of them wisdom and perception, both today and throughout the coming days. Strengthen each one of us to do exactly what we need to do to cause the evil plans made against us to fail. In Jesus' Name, Amen.