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Al-Zawahri named new Al-Qaida Leader


Istorian

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As Al Qaida leaders come and go, they'll all have the same idea to direct all of the group's focus on- trying to kill non-muslims and the countries they live in. 9/11 was a clever and brutal plan, undergoing years of development and killing thousands. With this new guy, will his supposed "innovative" plans kill even more in a shorter time? That's what worries me, really.

 

And besides, Osama Bin Laden has established Al Qaida moderately well, at this point, how much does charisma matter?

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I think it doesn't changes much. Al Qaeda operates in pretty independent cells. A central leadership just gives a name for the Western powers to witch hunt.

And besides, Osama Bin Laden has established Al Qaida moderately well, at this point, how much does charisma matter?

 

A charismatic leader can attract new followers and inspire loyalty. It's a vital quality for anyone aspiring leadership. Or else it wouldn't be a stat in 9 in 10 RPGs. :xp:

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Well, he certainly is Egyptian, born near Cairo, if I'm not mistaken. However, his father was a Muslim fanatic from what I hear. If he is a Jew, I think he's hiding it extremely well!

 

It was a joke... Kinda in the vein of people claiming Obama is a muslim.

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It was a joke... Kinda in the vein of people claiming Obama is a muslim.

 

Sorry, didn't get it! :p I don't live in the US so I don't get to hear what's being said about Obama.

 

Funny thing is, it could be taken really seriously by a Muslim fanatic trying to discredit and bring down al-Zawahri.

 

*everyone look at Istorian*

 

You know, I actually came second when we voted about Bin Laden's successor, Al-Zawahri beat me for like 2 votes. I mean, it just bugs me, man. Just bugs me.

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Sorry, didn't get it! :p I don't live in the US so I don't get to hear what's being said about Obama.

Yeah, I figured you were outside the US. It's a very US centric joke too.

 

 

You know, I actually came second when we voted about Bin Laden's successor, Al-Zawahri beat me for like 2 votes. I mean, it just bugs me, man. Just bugs me.

You should have demanded a recount(note also a USish joke).

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Al-Zawahri is very good at managing terrorist groups. However, he was already all but leading AQ, so I doubt much will be different in the long term. The short term could be bad, since every day it becomes a less perfect a time for a large reprisal for UBL's death, and AQ want to make one. So far no plots have succeeded, but who knows if that will remain the case.

 

You know, I actually came second when we voted about Bin Laden's successor, Al-Zawahri beat me for like 2 votes. I mean, it just bugs me, man. Just bugs me.

 

Well that makes things awkward for us. Unless you care to give me his location. Then we'll be cool.

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