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Politics : Foreign Affairs Discussion Group
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To: Nadine Carroll who wrote (3933)10/10/2001 10:52:55 AM
From: JohnM  Read Replies (1) of 281500
 
Because it is a political system, and one gaining believers from all over the Muslim world, it is more correct to regard the movement as a growing totalitarian political movement than as merely the work of a "few crazed fanatics". This is the point that Mr. Said wishes us not to see.

Nice argument, Nadine. I can see that you find Said someone who helps you rethink your own positions.

As for your point above, however, you are much too conspiratorial for my tastes. You disagree with Said as to whether bin Laden et al is a "totalitarian political movement" or a "few crazed fanatics." Fine. But I hardly see any justification in Said's text to argue that he is trying to hide this from us. He simply sees it differently.

John
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