Who's who?
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Confused? Having difficulty telling the good guys from the bad guys? Use this handy guide to differences between Terrorists and the U.S. Government
TERRORISTS
Supposed leader is the spoiled son of a powerful politician, from extremely wealthy oil family.
US GOVERNMENT
Supposed leader is the spoiled son of a powerful politician, from extremely wealthy oil family.
TERRORISTS
Leader has declared a holy war ('Jihad') against his 'enemies'; believes any nation not with him is against him; believes god is on his side, and that any means are justified.
US GOVERNMENT
Leader has declared a holy war ('Crusade') against his 'enemies'; believes any nation not with him is against him; believes god is on his side, and that any means are justified.
TERRORISTS
Supported by extreme fundamentalist religious leaders who preach hatred, intolerance, subjugation of women, and persecution of non-believers.
US GOVERNMENT
Supported by extreme fundamentalist religious leaders who preach hatred, intolerance, subjugation of women, and persecution of non-believers
TERRORISTS
Leadership was not elected by a majority of the people in a free and fair democratic election
US GOVERNMENT
Leadership was not elected by a majority of the people in a free and fair democratic election
TERRORISTS
Kills thousands of innocent civilians, some of them children, in cold blooded bombings
US GOVERNMENT
Kills (tens of) thousands of innocent civilians, some of them children, in cold blooded bombings
TERRORISTS
Operates through clandestine organization (al Qaeda) with agents in many countries; uses bombing, assassination, other terrorist tactics
US GOVERNMENT
Operates through clandestine organization (CIA) with agents in many countries; uses bombing, assassination, other terrorist tactics
TERRORISTS
Using war as pretext to clamp down on dissent and undermine civil liberties.
US GOVERNMENT
Using war as pretext to clamp down on dissent and undermine civil liberties.