Self-Selection: The New-Old Reality of Terrorism

Argghhh!
As we wait to see or hear anything on the motivations of Maj. Hasan for November 5ths rampage at Ft. Hood, early reports and general speculation may indicate that Maj. Hasan had some interaction with 'radical Islamic' websites.  Grumpy asked, if he was radicalized, by whom and is it provable in court?About an eon ago, I read a very interesting book, The Origins of Terrorism, by Martha Crenshaw, published in 1998.  I wrote about it at my old blog, Part I (general review), Part II (development of terrorist groups), and Part III (self selection).The book is an excellent read and...

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Posted Nov 07 2009, 11:26 PM by Argghhh! The Home Of Two Of Jonah's Military Guys..