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August 11, 2006
Rough times for al-Qaida
Things are not well on the jihadi front. Not only does it appear that a major terrorist attack has been foiled, but Osama bin Laden just learned that his bunker hideout is being converted to a condominium. Tough break!
The plan to bomb airliners in-flight using liquid explosives has brought back some of the fear and paranoia experienced after 9-11. Aside from the fact that this attack seems to have been foiled, there's better news for Americans between the lines.
The past few al-Qaida attacks have been in Spain, Britain, and Iraq. This latest plan involved planes en route to the United States. It's apparent that operating within the United States has become very difficult for the terrorists. This is a good thing, and the Bush administration deserves credit for putting the heat on the bad guys.
If our allies can institute similar security measures, they can make it a real headache for al-Qaida to operate in their countries, too. The ultimate goal, of course, is that the terrorists run such a high risk of failure operating within free nations that they pack up their suicide vests and go home. Wishful thinking? Perhaps.
But even a suicide bomber must be disappointed after putting all those Saturday nights into planning, only to be foiled at the last minute.
So it's a good day for the good guys. This won't stop al-Qaida, as they're driven by religious fervor and a perverted ideology. But you can bet that Osama bin Laden was really upset when his English buddies stopped returning his phone calls, and knowing he's crying his weekend away will make mine all the more enjoyable.
Posted by Greg Sidor at August 11, 2006 04:14 AM