The current controversy about the extent to which Al Qaeda is a threat to peace in Iraq is a case in point. Questions about which group calling itself an offshoot of Al Qaeda is really an offshoot of Al Qaeda is a distraction masquerading as a debate.
It really matters not if these groups are really al Qaeda or not. they adhere to the same safalist ideology as al Qaeda. That’s the enemy, and you’lll find it in Morocco, Bosnia, Pakistan..etc. and they will kill you be you Christian, Hundu, Muslim, neo-Pagan..(whatever). Unless you believe exactly what they do you are the enemy.
It is as simple and as ugly as that -
Each member of FR needs to do all they can, talking with friends, coworkers, etc, touting our successes, touting why we must stay on the offensive in this WOT/Iraq -