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**Shek** · 08-08-2007, 21:46 PM

S-2,

I would add that many Muslims that I encountered in Iraq are not really all that devout, and I have heard Kilcullen describe this as more than just an Iran phenomenom.

Because of the sexy packaging of their message, AQ is able to capitalize greatly on the ignorance of marginally practicing Muslims who may be drawn by AQ's message and grasp onto the fact that they believe it will make them better Muslims and part of something bigger than just themselves. By the mere fact of using language as a tool in this fight, we question the very validity of AQ's message and force those who might be drawn to the sexy Al Sahab productions to really examine the theological credence of what AQ is trying to peddle.

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Shek *Military Professional* Moderator Join Date: 02-23-05 Location: Krblachistan Posts: 7,799 Country:	S-2, I would add that many Muslims that I encountered in Iraq are not really all that devout, and I have heard Kilcullen describe this as more than just an Iran phenomenom. Because of the sexy packaging of their message, AQ is able to capitalize greatly on the ignorance of marginally practicing Muslims who may be drawn by AQ's message and grasp onto the fact that they believe it will make them better Muslims and part of something bigger than just themselves. By the mere fact of using language as a tool in this fight, we question the very validity of AQ's message and force those who might be drawn to the sexy Al Sahab productions to really examine the theological credence of what AQ is trying to peddle. __________________ "So little pains do the vulgar take in the investigation of truth, accepting readily the first story that comes to hand." Thucydides 1.20.3