[Valin]

Ever hear of the old saying the enemy of my enemy is my friend?

As to what Al Qaeda got, access to, a safe base, modern communications, intel, recruits, access to Iraqi embassies throught out the world. All in all a pretty good deal for them.

[GoGophers]

As to what Al Qaeda got, access to, a safe base, modern communications, intel, recruits, access to Iraqi embassies throught out the world. All in all a pretty good deal for them.

Access to a safe base: Afghanistan
Modern communications: Cell phones and e-mail
Intel: Gathered by al-Queda members found in over forty different countries
Recruits: Saudi Arabia
Access to Iraqi embassies: Evidence?