[thoughtomator]

I don't think they really understand that. In their ideology, we are too weak to properly counter their attacks. They are betting that the Muslim world will put on its helpless-and-innocent act (that it has perfected through lots of practice) and get off pretty much scot-free.

[Pharmboy]

Perhaps you're both right, but, they have seen Afghanistan and Iraq, and I'm sure some high-level talks have taken place where our point of view and retaliatory plans have been conveyed to the heads of Saudi, Iran, Syria, etc.

If not, we are beyond stupid.