[yonif]

The root cause of most of today's terrorism is militant Islam which is found in poor areas, in repressive areas, in democratic areas and rich areas, in literate areas and illeterate areas. The institutions spreading it must be targeted.

[Arkinsaw]

Well, if he wants help with his poverty I can help him right now. Get rid of all the damn Madrassas. They provide an education that is of no practical benefit to the student or anyone else. Establish schools that teach science, industry, ethics, and practical things.

There you go Pervez, you are welcome.

[TADSLOS]

Sounds like Musharraf's paying another life insurance premium to me.

[Bogey78O]

Poverty is the root of terrorism. Which is why 1 billionaire and 19 well off educated middle class men are responsible for the worst case of terrorism in the US.

[datura]

The other root causes of terrorism stem from the governments of these hellhole nations. It isn't our fault that unemployment is high there, or that they are uneducated ignorant lunatics. Likewise, it isn't their business to decide who we support. There isn't another nation on Earth that has done more to help Islam, yet they still blame us.

First, they should go back and check the Koran. Israel's right to the land is even in the Koran, quite clearly. If they're too stupid to even read the only thing they supposedly live by, they don't deserve to live. Islam needs to learn to respect us, not vice versa. Either that, or die. Their choice. Our patience has run out.

[jwpjr]

The billions and billions of dollars that the PA has used to support efforts to get rid of Israel could have gone a long way toward helping eradicate any poverty in the region!

[zarf]

Until Israel ceases to exist the ragheads will keep bitching and bombing.

It don't take a rocket scientist to figure what's going on here.

[NeoCaveman]

Moosh is just playing to his base.

[dead]

I've read quotes from bin Laden and others that explain that the real reason for "jihad" is ultimately the establishment of a global islamic fundamentalist caliphate.

Does anybody have any links to such quotes, especially from bin Laden?

I'm formulating a detailed response to a liberal hump overseas (you know the type - 'it's all because America supports the Jews!').

[eddie willers]

One of the most enlightning moments of my life is when I finally "Groked" Ayn Rand's statement: Poverty does not cause crime, crime causes poverty.

Same could be said here.

[CaptRon]

Yo! Pervez! Educate your people and improve your economy. It ain't our job!

[af_vet_1981]

"We are only involved at the moment in fighting terrorism frontally, the military perspective, the immediate response. But we are not addressing the root causes, which is militant Islam." Musharraf said in the interview on ABC News.

[thegreatbeast]

Why don't we pull this guy's security detail and see what he makes of America's intentions then? Will his heart burn for understanding of root causes?

[Newtoidaho]

We are addressing the root cause of terrorism, by killing the terrorists. There is no rational reason for them doing what they are doing, and they must be killed. Pretty simple.

[Prime Choice]

The United States could lose its war on terrorism unless it deals with the poverty and political disputes that give rise to militant extremism...

This is such bullcrap. If terrorism is caused by poverty, then how is it that all of the world's top terrorists were raised in the lap of luxury (with most of them attending college in the United States of America)?

Sorry...it's greed, not need, that fuels evil.

[jolie560]

..."..."I always say the root cause is political disputes, poverty and illiteracy,"...

'political disputes' = Infidels own all the good stuff.

'poverty' = Learn bomb-making, suicide missions, kidnapping, and beheading and be stupid enough to expect that you'll always have a career.

'illiteracy' = Teach youth all they need to know in Madrassas. Follow the Quran--submit to the Elders and Clerics.

[river rat]

Bull Squat...

The cause of terrorism, is the murderous cult that dictates they behave like animals.... ISLAM..

I'm beginning to believe the only difference between "moderate" and "militant" Muslims -- is that the moderate Muslims are still too meek to take up arms and are simply applauding the "militant" Muslims from afar..

Semper Fi

[Cinnamon Girl]

Remember this guy, Musharraf? Went to London School of Economics... SHUT UP AND STOP LYING, YOU TERRORIST APPEASER!

[Jorge]

As if Musharraf, who runs a nation in which terrorists thrive, is in a position to lecture ANYONE on eliminating terrorism.
I don't think so.

[nathanbedford]

Musharraf named the Palestinian issue as the principal political dispute that must be addressed because he said it had "the maximum negative perspective" throughout the Muslim world.

"There is unanimous sympathy for the Palestinians against the Israelis. And the United States is seen or perceived as an Israeli supporter and totally against Muslims," Musharraf said. "So I think this is the one which needs to be resolved immediately."

Here is straight from the shoulder advice from America's most critically important ally who is actally waging war against terrorists and dodging assination attempts for doing so. He is telling us our support of Israel is making his position untenable and the posters on this thread reply, so what, we will support Israel even at the cost of America's interests.

If we have to chose between Pakistan and Israel, the choice is clear, assuming we really want to protect America from a terrorist nuclear attack. The posters here will court that risk to support Israel. I would not.

[dufekin]

Poverty is a predictable result of the caustic combination of economic repression and political tyranny practiced by Arab despots and Muslim theocrats like yourself, Gen. Musharraf.