How to think like a terrorist
By Tom Smith
Juan Cole on documents found in 9/11 highjacker's luggage.
SORRY!
Here's the link. It really is worth reading. It suggests the terrorists are to Islam what the Branch Davidians are to Christianity, a crazy splinter group. I'm not sure I completely buy it, but interesting. Also, interesting insights into why the terrorists live dissolute lives (in addition to being scumbags, that is), how they use mysticism, and other such matters. Maybe Professor Cole should take a temporary gig with the CIA.
posted by thomas at 9/17/2004 04:55:00 PM
