I Wonder If Jordan Was Bombed Because...
Terrorists didn't want the king, Abdullah, to go through with his planned visit to Israel? I ask this because there is a story in Haaretz discussing how King Abdullah has now cancelled the trip to Israel because of the three suicide bombings in his country that claimed at least 57 lives, including an American, an Israeli and apparently two high-ranking Palestinian security officials. My mind keeps going back to all the times Ariel Sharon was scheduled to visit Bush. The trip would be cancelled due to a suicide attack at home. These guys know how to derail things. Or am I just a conspiracy nut?
posted by Esther @ 6:07 PM
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17 Comments:
Possibly. Or it could be just a secondary gain from their action.
In the broad scope of things, it may have been one of several reasons, one of which is the fact that Jordan at least wants to have a dialogue with Israel.
These guys know how to derail things.
They intend to derail all of Western civilization!
I agree with LA: it may have been one of several reasons. Often, more than one reason motivates a single attack--or a series of attacks.
Hey, Esther, have you seen the latest pics of the panda cub? What a darling! That baby has personality!
LA, good point. And I do think they're pissed he's willing to talk with Israel.
AOW, I'm in love! That cub is the cutest thing!!
remember, if there is a "Palestine" it's Jordan
Ain't that the truth, muse!
Like lasunett stated. It might be a secondary gain. And if their attempt was to derail closer ties with Israel, they may have gone to far. The Jordanians(or Palestinians, however you wish to call them) are mad.
Esther,
In GWB's speech just televised (November 11), he mentioned that the Islamists hate the Jews. A point-blank mention! Thought you'd want to know. Maybe a copy of his speech is available at the White House web site?
So...maybe you're not "a conspiracy nut."
The panda cub yelped like hell when he got his most recent injection. I know how he feels! I hate shots too.
AOW, they have the raw speech for the most part here:
http://cbs2.com/topstories/topstories_story_315113441.html
Oops, it cut off .html
"Like lasunett stated. It might be a secondary gain. "
I'd say it is not as much a secondary but immediate reason.
Of course Jordan is on the Islamist black list for supportbg the great shaitan.
Esther,
The speech is now at
www.whitehouse.gov
Sure, the scheduled visit to Israel could have been one reason. I presented another reason in our blog:
The terrorist attacks in Jordan on November 9th were apparently supposed to be a reminder of the 9-11 attacks, because November 9th is written "9.11." in many parts of the world. While 9-11 has shaped US foreign policy and national identity significantly, 9.11. (aka November 9th) has been "Germany's Day of Destiny" and shaped German identity and foreign policy even more than 9-11 did in the US.
And then I quickly summarize everthing that happened in Germany on November 9th before including a paper by a US Fulbrighter on German guilt.
Isn't it interesting that 9-11 and 9.11. have been so important for the US and Germany?
I think that more than anything they want to kill people. It's a pretty simple and achievable goal (hey, those are the best kind, according to my management training.) If they get extra benefits, well, that's great. But body count is the real goal.
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Follow the links:
http://knockinonthegoldendoor.mu.nu/archives/132068.php
Athena lived in Jordan, and specializes in Islamic Studies.
Some great discussion here everyone. Wow. Mark and Atlantic, thanks for those great links! Atlantic, I too made that connection of 9.11 and Nov 9 on other blogs. Thanks for bringing it up here. That research paper you linked to was fascinating. I do think Germany is slowly shedding its WWII guilt and not necessarily for the better, from all I've heard on the subject.
Rory, I think while the terrorists had to plan this way in advance too, that doesn't mean they didn't just sit tight until there was a "great reason" to let loose. So I do stand by my original hypothesis.
I think you have something there Esther; they planned this and waited for the right moment.
wow....I have to go through the comments now and follow the links.
"I do think Germany is slowly shedding its WWII guilt and not necessarily for the better, from all I've heard on the subject."
I agree. There are some troubling developments, for example some German conservatives/rightwingers want to focus more on the German victims of aerial bombardments and displacements. This and other stuff is of concern.
It's a complicated subject that requires an in-depth and nuanced answer, but no time to do so unfortunately.
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