Well Poet, I get my "intimate knowledge" of bin Laden's thinking ... by reading.
In a 1996 proclamation, bin Laden asked, O Lord, "shatter their gathering, divide them among themselves, shake the earth under their feet and give us control over them
Bin Laden has repeatedly described Americans as easily scared into submission
These from Time 10/15/01. Of course, I suppose I should now read something else to make sure I can believe Time. But then I would have to read something else to find out if ..... Anyway, since I do not spend nearly as much time here as you do, maybe I read more. Bin Laden has never tried hard to keep his thoughts a secret. (er, I got that from Time, also).
Right now, I am speaking for myself, J, Scarlett, and Melanie. I will agree to this change: "many probably thank you ...
How does X enter into this?? Now I am the one puzzled.
I am speaking freely, as I always do, and thank God for the sons and daughters of our nation who gave their lives to ensure my right to do.
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