[OFB Cafe] Who's Still on Here?

[Timothy Butler]

On Jun 26, 2008, at 8:57 PM, Peter Hollings wrote:

> It seems to me that the most fundamental thing is how we characterize
> the attacks of 911. Were these:
>
>    * the attacks of fanatical Muslims in a "Clash of Civilizations"
>    * the understandable response of Middle Eastern people to attempts
>      by western powers to subjugate their people and obtain control
>      over their natural resources
>    * an attempt by powers within the USA to create a political climate
>      conducive to active military operations overseas.
>
> If we could prove one of these scenarios, then we should be able to
> narrow the conversation.

	That's certainly a succinct summary of the issues. Nice job, Peter.  
Now just find a way to prove any given one of those points to anyone  
holding any of those other points, and you'll really have something. :-)

	-Tim

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