champu 1 #1 September 16, 2010 http://nationalinterest.org/blog/bruce-hoffman/todays-highly-educated-terrorists-4080 QuoteThe more salient point may be that, contrary to the common place belief that poverty and lack of education breeds terrorism, to a large extent, those historically attracted to terrorism have in fact tended to be reasonably well, if not, highly educated; financially comfortable and, in some cases, quite well off; and, often gainfully employed. ... Accordingly, the real importance and value of the New York Times Magazine story is less about what professions terrorists pursue than to present once again compelling evidence that poverty, lack of development, and stagnant economies are not the drivers or “root causes” of terrorism. Interesting read which certainly calls into question mid- (during drawdown) and long-term (after departing) effectiveness of CT/COIN strategies in the middle east. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #2 September 16, 2010 Quotepoverty, lack of development, and stagnant economies are not the drivers or “root causes” of terrorism. Of course not...it has always been hatred rooted in pride, but I doubt you'll find any scientific studies that can come to that conclusion since the human heart is impossible to weigh....we can only know that it is desperately wicked and that it expresses it's wickedness in a variety of forms.Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #3 September 16, 2010 Quote the human heart is impossible to weigh.... No it ain't Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #4 September 16, 2010 Feelin' frisky today, aren't you? Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #5 September 16, 2010 QuoteQuote the human heart is impossible to weigh.... No it ain't don't you mean "isn't" tsk tsk. ...I mean tisk tiskYour secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #6 September 16, 2010 QuoteQuoteQuote the human heart is impossible to weigh.... No it ain't don't you mean "isn't" tsk tsk. ...I mean tisk tisk He is speakin in "tonuges"... to make sure there is comprehension in the flyover portions of the country Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #7 September 16, 2010 QuoteFeelin' frisky today, aren't you? http://www.cartoonstock.com/newscartoons/cartoonists/rro/lowres/rron509l.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #8 September 16, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote the human heart is impossible to weigh.... No it ain't don't you mean "isn't" tsk tsk. ...I mean tisk tisk He is speakin in "tonuges"... to make sure there is comprehension in the flyover portions of the country He talks about "heart" more than a songwriter for N'Sync. Perhaps there is a font that will dot the i's with a little heart. That would be so awesome. Here I thought terrorism was war. It's just being moody. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skipbelt 0 #9 September 16, 2010 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuote the human heart is impossible to weigh.... No it ain't don't you mean "isn't"tsk tsk....I mean tisk tiskHe is speakin in "tonuges"... to make sure there is comprehension in the flyover portions of the countrysome have the gift of tongues , some have the gift of interpreting tongues . it's best if it's a 1 to 1 ratio . evidently you don't have the gift of interpreting ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #10 September 16, 2010 Back on topic, I prefer my terrorists to be trained in the classics. Auden's poetry; Antigone by Sophocles; Sun Tzu; Mozart; Van Gough. That way, when they blow their own heads off, you know it's a sacrifice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #11 September 16, 2010 Seems like we are missing the poster boy for that. Faisal Shahzad, the Times Square bomber was a US-trained financial analyst. His name came up in the news today. news Quote A release issued by U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said Younis provided thousands of dollars in cash on April 10 to two individuals who traveled from Connecticut and New Jersey to meet him on Long Island at the direction of a coconspirator in Pakistan. Authorities said one of the individuals was Faisal Shahzad, who has pleaded guilty to 10 terrorism and weapons counts in connection with the attempted bombing. He is awaiting sentencing. The news didn't really focus on the important point. He gave two individuals money. The same terrorist organization. Where is the other guy right now? What is he doing with his money today? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #12 September 16, 2010 QuoteNo it ain't Tsk tsk. Grammar, Andy. You reap what you sow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #13 September 17, 2010 Hopefully he's in an undisclosed location being interrogated in an enthusiastic and effective manner. Anyway, educated nutjob is nothing new. For recent proof look at the most recent military base shooting. I think most of us would consider medical doctors to be highly educated.witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skipbelt 0 #14 September 17, 2010 QuoteBack on topic, I prefer my terrorists to be trained in the classics. Auden's poetry; Antigone by Sophocles; Sun Tzu; Mozart; Van Gough. That way, when they blow their own heads off, you know it's a sacrifice.theo van gough ? they got that covered .sun tzu ? no slouches in that category either ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #15 September 17, 2010 Quote theo van gough ? they got that covered . I thought he was talking about THEEE Van Gough who shot himself in the chest in a field shortly after his last painting "Wheatfield with Crows." (though the know-it-all historians say that is uncertain.) This man was a huge inspiration in my life, that is until I finally met a real man...A true inspiration, Jesus, clearly the Son of God.Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #17 September 17, 2010 Quote vincent ? ya Though Vincent Laforet is another inspiration of mine.Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skipbelt 0 #18 September 17, 2010 do you know who theo was ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #19 September 17, 2010 Quote do you know who theo was ? ya...but when I hear Van Gough I go off into my own creative world.Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skipbelt 0 #20 September 17, 2010 very well sir , please carry on , add me to your cheerleading team ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #21 September 17, 2010 Quote Quote do you know who theo was ? ya...but when I hear Van Gough I go off into my own creative world. Absinthe . . . It does your ear good.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #22 September 17, 2010 Quote Quote Quote do you know who theo was ? ya...but when I hear Van Gough I go off into my own creative world. Absinthe . . . It does your ear good. Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #23 September 17, 2010 Quotehttp://nationalinterest.org/blog/bruce-hoffman/todays-highly-educated-terrorists-4080 QuoteThe more salient point may be that, contrary to the common place belief that poverty and lack of education breeds terrorism, to a large extent, those historically attracted to terrorism have in fact tended to be reasonably well, if not, highly educated; financially comfortable and, in some cases, quite well off; and, often gainfully employed. ... Accordingly, the real importance and value of the New York Times Magazine story is less about what professions terrorists pursue than to present once again compelling evidence that poverty, lack of development, and stagnant economies are not the drivers or “root causes” of terrorism. Interesting read which certainly calls into question mid- (during drawdown) and long-term (after departing) effectiveness of CT/COIN strategies in the middle east. The most notorious Communists during the Cold War era tended to be highly educated as well. Consider the cowardly thug, Ernesto "Che" Guevara. Bin Laden comes from a very wealthy family too. Unfortunately for him, however (and fortunately for us), his "soldiers" tend to be among the most ignorant and illiterate of his culture. Recruiting's easy, but try teaching bomb-making to someone who can't even read. That's why those poor slobs end up being the ones to drive the VBIEDs - they're full of islamo-fascist whacko BS, and don't know any better. However, they do have their uses, and are therefore the unknowing victims of the most cynical and brutal of exploitation. This is why most of the lion's share of the victims of muslim terror are other muslims, in more ways than one. mh ."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #24 September 17, 2010 Quotelook at the most recent military base shooting. I think most of us would consider medical doctors to be highly educated. Not if they're Muslims. Then they're just... Muslims. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #25 September 17, 2010 Quote Quote do you know who theo was ? ya...but when I hear Van Gough I go off into my own creative world. How about Vincent van Gogh? You will have another thrilling experience of a creative world. dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
