Posted on 12/24/2004 2:03:05 AM PST by kattracks
CAIRO, Egypt -- Osama bin Laden appears to be trying to transform himself from terrorist to political leader, the conclusion reached by some Middle Eastern experts from watching recent messages attributed to the al-Qaida leader. But at least one of those experts questions whether bin Laden has anything to offer his followers beyond a call to arms, saying he does not have solutions to the economic and social issues facing young Muslims.
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While some analysts say al-Qaida has been forced to change course because it has been weakened and possibly shattered by a U.S. crackdown, others believe that any shifting by bin Laden is only temporary and tactical.
"His goal is to build an Islamic state and his means will remain holy war," said Saudi writer Mshari al-Thaydi, who has been monitoring Islamic radical groups for years. "He does not know any other means to make his point."
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Al-Thaydi said bin Laden's focus on Saudi Arabia in the recent message attributed to him showed that he intended to step up al-Qaida's terrorist activities in his homeland with the ultimate goal of toppling the monarchy and assuming power.
"Osama thinks if he takes over Saudi Arabia he can topple all other Islamic regimes," al-Thaydi said.
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"They can stir opposition but they cannot rule and be in power," he said, adding that if bin Laden were trying to present a new image, it was an acknowledgment of bankruptcy.
"Practically speaking, his enterprise has failed. He has nothing to offer Muslims but increasing their frustration. Young Muslims want meaningful things," he said.
For example, Muslims face issues of poverty, unemployment and greater rights for women.
"There is no endless holy war," al Sayed said. "Holy war must have a goal. So what is its goal now?"
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Close. They want their grand Caliphate to cover the world. Europe (I mean Eurasia) is their next big conquest.
LOL very good one
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So why did the CLINTONS deny us the Terrorist OSAMA 3 Times when offered by the Sudan during the 1990's..?
So why did the CLINTONS side with the Terrorist HO CHI MINH and against US during the Vietnam War..?
Remember the Lost and Suffering on September 11, 2001
http://www.TheAlamoFILM.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=33
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The only transformation he needs is to go from life to death.
Okay, so he's back on his medication. As soon as he goes off it again...
He still doesn't get it, and never will. Nobody's fooled anymore (well, except the usual Euro-appeasers and US rats)by the "I used to be a terrorist, but this is a new dawn for my people and now I'm entering the political process as a politician" a-la-Arafat scam. He's dead meat, and it won't matter where he is or who he's with or what Euro-trash friends he's made when he's found. He, and all his followers, will be pursued mercilessly to the end of the Earth and made to pay not just for what they did, but what they ARE.
He can transform himself into anything he wishes. However, as soon as he pokes his head out of whatever hole he is hiding in, the US military is going to transform him into a pale-pink mist.<<<<<<<<<,,,,
Bingo.
I must assume that Nasrawi is a Palestinian. I defy anyone to read his articles over the last two years and finish with any other conclusion that he is deviously and consistently anti-American. He should be dumped, but that would be too obviously impolitical and not serve the ends of the MSM.
Would that better be stated as Arafat a lack-of-state(s)-man who, when offered one, refused to take it?
OBL as a pale-pink mist BUMP!!
When I read the headline I was thinking along the same lines like maybe "a small pile of unidentifiable carbon at the bottom of a crator" but I like yours better.
Well, he's writing for the Boston Globe so of course he's anti-American -- just like the other Globe journalists (except Jacoby?).
.....following the precedent established by Al Sharpton and Yasir Arafat.
No. He is an AP stringer working out of the Middle East. His byline was picked up by the Glob.
Nope! Right behind ME FRiend; right behind me.
Now you and I will have a duel at 6:30 am to determine who will be the first to take out the bad guys. Single action Colts only. No UZIs or Mini-14 ordnance are acceptable. Otherwise, you will be excused. LOL
bttt
Funny... by your handle, I would have thought attack helos would have been more your speed.
OTOH, I don't know where in the world I'd come up with an antiquated piece like a single-action colt....
Personally, I prefer my Mr. Nasty Streetsweeper for close-in work. ;)
LOL!
AP, Globe -- what's the real difference?
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