by Bruce Thornton City Journal From the days of ancient Athens, the citizens of democracies have been querulous warriors. Key democratic institutions such as free speech and citizen control of the military ensure that ordinary people take an active interest in the progress of war, freely (and often loudly) offering criticism and demanding results. Such criticism typically … [Read more...]
Interview on the Al Qaeda Reader
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Why Words Matter in The War on Terror
by Erick Stakelbeck CBN News Terms like "radical Islamist" and "jihadist" have dominated headlines and speeches since 9/11, with the Bush administration using them frequently to describe America's enemies. But that language may be about to change. Although Al-Qaeda and other terrorists identify themselves as jihadists -- holy warriors--some feel we make a mistake by calling … [Read more...]
Interview on the Al Qaeda Reader
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Al-Jazeera Remembers July 12, 1191: Acre Falls to the Crusaders
by Tony Jingo Associated Content On July 12, 2008 Arabic news station al-Jazeera did a recurring five minute piece lamenting the fall of the Muslim city of Acre (Arabic: 'Akka) to the Crusaders. The Siege of Acre commenced August 28, 1189, concluded July 12, 1191, and was the first confrontation of the Third Crusade, also known as the Kings' Crusade. As reported by Raymond … [Read more...]