... the American Muslim community has rejected the Qaeda ideological virus. American Muslims have instead overwhelmingly signed up for the American Dream, enjoying higher incomes and educational levels than the average. Full Story »
Posted by Kaizar Campwala
This seems like a long essay that was compressed to op-ed length. While I find the claim believable, the author offers little evidence to show that Muslims have "signed up for the American Dream." Not a bad piece, but it could have been much more compelling.
Informed, insightful analysis of the current risk of major Al Qaeda attack in US any time soon. Well-reasoned and supported by information about improved security measures and the virtual absence of concrete terrorist plots or acts since 9/11. Bergen does not dismiss the long-term threat, but comes to a well-reasoned conclusion that "the likelihood of a terrorist attack on the United States again in its (the Obama administration's) early days by Al Qaeda is close to zero."
Comforting conclusion--reassuring at a time when I am deeply concerned about reaction against Obama by America's radical racists.
If Al Qaeda can’t get people into the country, doesn’t have sleeper cells here and is unable to garner support from the American Muslim community, then how does ... More »
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