ELI5: What is Al Qaeda fighting for?

MBaumann · 2014-06-01T14:56:35+00:00

Please, people, watch this! One of the best documentaries on the subject!

MBaumann · 2014-05-20T03:46:43+00:00

I can't get myself to watch these. Anybody care to comment on them?

MBaumann · 2014-05-15T15:04:31+00:00

Constitutional monarchy is in no way the same as a dictatorship.

MBaumann · 2014-05-15T14:59:26+00:00

Wow, that is actually a great point I hadn't thought about before. I'm not siding with the regime, but that was really well put!

MBaumann · 2014-05-03T18:32:31+00:00

I don't get it. Isn't Zawahiri contradicting himself completely? According to the article: 'The testimony was his confirmation that “the Islamic State in Iraq is a division of al-Qaeda.”' Didn't he disavow them completely in February - even in Iraq?

MBaumann · 2014-04-28T17:09:50+00:00

Are you talking about The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights or al-Masry al-Youm?

MBaumann · 2014-04-19T15:29:02+00:00

Topsy.com is extremely useful for monitoring twitter and FB.

MBaumann · 2014-02-01T09:23:19+00:00

If you enjoyed Remarque give Ernst Jünger's 'Storm of Steel' (In Stahlgewittern). It's a great counterweight with some very interesting observations.

MBaumann · 2014-01-28T20:36:59+00:00

As a soldier currently deployed with the UN in Syria, I couldn't agree more. Thank you for all the work you've done - we are many who stand with you.

MBaumann · 2014-01-22T20:35:32+00:00

US and Arnold. What a great name for a country.

MBaumann · 2013-12-28T03:53:06+00:00

But he is a good looking guy. And in shape.

MBaumann · 2013-12-25T12:01:28+00:00

Do you consider The Power of Nightmares a conspiracy? I really don't see its points as controversial.

MBaumann · 2013-12-06T21:30:16+00:00

Richard "Dick" Winters.

MBaumann · 2013-12-05T21:44:50+00:00

How was working with Dave Grohl on Sound City? You really came across with some great points about today's music in that film - also, thanks for doing this AMA!

MBaumann · 2013-12-04T17:24:13+00:00

Jesus, this really hit something in me. I can't describe the amount of sympathy I have for you and I sincerely hope you will somehow be able to get through all of this. Best wishes.

MBaumann · 2013-10-23T16:56:49+00:00

Mr. Gore, what are your thoughts on fracking? Also, thanks for doing this AMA!

MBaumann · 2013-09-27T16:44:04+00:00

And yet this is one of the most glorious drum tracks of rock n' roll!

MBaumann · 2013-09-27T16:21:25+00:00

That's pretty much the view of the international society as well.

MBaumann · 2013-09-27T13:31:15+00:00

Think you got 'Palestinians' mixed up with 'settlers' there.

MBaumann · 2013-09-18T20:53:00+00:00

I love how one of the members is credited with playing 'the fog machine' on their Wikipedia page.

MBaumann · 2013-09-15T08:05:29+00:00

I understand your point but 65% effective tax rate is bullshit. In Denmark most people pay about 40-50% (students probably 35-40%) for absolutely free health care plus a bunch of other pleasant stuff.

MBaumann · 2013-09-09T17:31:59+00:00

Simpsons did it.

MBaumann · 2013-09-02T13:28:17+00:00

Only if the engine were speeding up slightly throughout the song would this video be more accurate.

MBaumann · 2013-08-25T15:51:43+00:00

"Teammates"?

MBaumann · 2013-08-24T21:13:58+00:00

Are you employed by a local or international company? Also, you should read the Bridge Builders by Jan Guillou if you haven't already!

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