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Jihadists And "The Narrative"

April 25, 2010 5:00 PM

A former member of a Muslim extremist group tells Lesley Stahl the reason for the increase in home-grown jihadists like the U.S. Army major accused of shooting 13 at Ft. Hood is an ideology called "the narrative," which states America is at war with Islam.

Ex Extremist Fights Jihadist Ideology
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by HiredMind August 18, 2010 5:03 PM EDT
This idea of "The Narrative," that suggests that America is already at war with Islam, makes me think of one question, and it's the same one that comes to mind when people suggest that Israel desires the genocide of the rest of the Middle East: Why isn't it over?

Seriously - the Unites States has *thousands* of nuclear weapons, and the means to sterilize every city in the Islamic world of all life, in a matter of hours. Why, if we are so interested in genocide, have we not taken any steps to carry it out?

The Muslim world needs to understand that it is only America's over-abundance of compassion, and its wealth of desire for peace, that keeps them alive. Allah help them if we ever lose either of these.
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by hensonbryce May 9, 2010 2:52 AM EDT
Im a veteran of the current wars and am of course very interested in this video. So ironic how college campuses breed these assh*les. I got out of the military and did some college, a community college in LA. I was disgusted with some of the most ignorant one sided people I've ever met. I wish I could get them all in an auditorium and make them watch this video. Goes to show you how crazy these people are over seas, they really want to kill us. Goes to show you that this war is justified and although there were many mistakes, the college pukes don't understand that a war can't be perfect. I'm not saying that America is perfect, or that we are all good, but God bless America you f*cking hateful stinkies who I have fought and and am willing to fight again, and you f*cking hateful anti American college pukes who annoyed me with your ignorance in class every day while you were on your mommy and daddy's ***.

On a more positive note... God bless this man. Although I would have been one of the ones to take his *ss out when he was a radical, it is honorable that he is now working to spread the truth, courageously, because he is in danger. Talking and sharing ideas is a better way than war, yes. I am no war monger. But I have the experience and wisdom to know that if I were to go over there and say those things, those crazy jerks over there would assassinate me. I hope he makes a difference and ends this war, but until then I will continue to defend my country with pride and take out as many hateful bastards as I can. Hell yeah.
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by waddy_john May 5, 2010 2:29 PM EDT
This is one of the most important reports 60 Minutes has ever done on a subject that threatens every non-Muslim person in the world. I am not a racist but yet because I believe with all my being that the Muslim extremes want to kill me and all who are Christian, others have brand me a racist. It is very important that this message get out to all concern. Please do a follow up and keep this information in the eye of the public. Thank you 60 Minutes. Wonderful job. Waddy_john
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by fariborzzak May 2, 2010 3:14 AM EDT
American Islam.
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by chuck freeman April 30, 2010 12:10 PM EDT
I am very impressed with this young mans zest and i hope him well he ask the very questions i would do why do you have such a hate for america when it is your own people who are doing more damage to your country and why arnt you as outraged about what fear comes from with in as much as what come from us
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by jenevakay1 April 28, 2010 9:59 PM EDT
I take strong exception to the beginning statement that a "true believer" would be one who would jihad against the west. I am in a sizeable community and none of them hold or accept this view. There are many moderate true believers.
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by anagheel April 28, 2010 3:27 AM EDT
Why does anyone have to be surprised by the young people Leslie met in Pakistan.frankly they are americans posting comments in here who believe more of the same! honest to god,anyone who was present in the united states during the attacks of sept11/2001 and has a second guess if we where attacked by terrorists or by our goverment needs real help.you cant be that serious i dont care what party or president you support.what do teabaggers,birthas and 911denial have in common=MORANS.
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by ungaio April 27, 2010 9:41 AM EDT
Thought it was hilarious that Leslie Stahl was "shocked" that the man in the room (and others) believed that Al-Qaeda was created by the CIA for the purpose of attacking our country. In the US, we are a country that has people that believe

- The Holocaust didn't happen
- We never landed on the moon
- Obama is a socialist, anti-christ, non-citizen
- The Illuminati runs our banks and financial institutions
- Nancy Reagan had Princess Di killed
- Tinfoil hats keep CIA deathrays from eating peoples brains
- Bigfoot, Yeti and Lochness roam our planet
- A Nigerian Prince wants to give away $25MM, and he picked you via email!!

Kids! Stay in school!!!
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by photopro60 April 27, 2010 9:17 AM EDT
I was very disappointed in how 60 minutes presented this story. Why was Leslie so shocked that people believe the U.S. attacked itself? Watch the documentary "911: In Plane Site" and then tell me what a ridiculous idea that is. You can watch it instantly on Netflix.
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by dr_joe_w April 27, 2010 8:39 AM EDT
My response to the student who claimed that the CIA was behind the bombing of the World Trade Center in order to move the American people to support the invasion of Iran is to counterclaim that the CIA is paying him in order to move the American people to invade Pakistan. I don't know what to say to Willie Nelson.
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