If you consider the likely goals of OBL as being political rather than personal, Al Qaeda never blew it by attacking on 9/11. We are out of Saudi Arabia, the Saudi government is getting shaky, the world views America in much the same way OBL viewed it, America is weaker than its been in a decade, the vision of democracy is badly tainted, much of the Muslim world feels religiously threatened and OBL is a great hero with substantial popular support in many parts of the world.
Many people theorize that Al Qaeda, if given a choice, would opt for "four more years."
When it comes to being a torn and indecisive leader, I'd much prefer that to a cocky and rash leader. The truth is, however, that Kerry scares me somewhat simply because when challenged he's anything but a "torn and indecisive" leader. He was recklessly brave in Vietnam and whenever he's been challenged politically he's come out swinging both fists.
The difference between Kerry and Bush, however, is that Kerry is not tied to dogma and that Kerry, when he gets over being mad, can think very well. I like that when it comes to foreign policy in a changing world. |
