In my earlier post today, I surmised that the right side of the blogosphere would be filled with bloodlust today. (Just for clarification sake, bloodlust is not the same as a desire for justice; it is an irrational response) They are not disappointing me in that regard. One thing is clear; they still don't get it. From Captain's Quarters.
If AQ thinks that they can frighten Blair and the British out of the war on terror by bombing London, I believe they are quite mistaken. Another lunatic used terror on Londoners on a much more massive scale for years at a stretch, thinking that the same kind of attacks would panic the British into surrendering, or at least into withdrawing from the conflict. The Blitz did neither. It hardened British resolve to stamp out the cancerous philosophy of fascism and to destroy the governments that used it to oppress their own people, commit genocide on ghastly scales, and attack peaceful civilian populations to further their political goals.Hitler didn't succeed at his campaign of intimidation. Osama bin Laden won't either. Put simply, the British are not Spaniards. They will arise in fury and a renewed sense of mission to stamp out the bloodthirsty terrorists who have committed this heinous act -- and we will stand with them to do so, just as they have stood with us these long years since 9/11.
When are they going to understand that the terrorists cannot be compared to the likes of Hitler? The war in Iraw is not the same thing as WWII. Do they really think these attacks are an attempt to scare Bush or Blair? That this attack would cause Blair to shrink and hide? No, of course not.
Al Qaeda wants the retaliation. They want our forces to march into the nearest Muslim country. This is what it's all about folks. To say anything else is to be deluded by thoughts of revenge. Make no mistake, those responsible should be brought to justice. However, the terrorists are counting on us for another Iraq, to go much further then necessary. It's a huge recruiting tool.
To repeat, those responsible for the attack in London today should be brought to justice. The terrorist want us to keep invading Muslim countries. They do not think Bush and Blair will back down.
That is what they want. The wingnuts just don't get it.