Anonymous
(ID: 1A+TpQB/)
9/9/2025, 2:57:50 PM
No.515205789
[Report]
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In two days it will be September 11 again. Let’s take a moment to remember how Osama bin Laden defeated the USA and achieved his goals, because he didn’t just launch an attack; he set a trap, and we walked right into it.
Bin Laden’s goals were clear:
1) To weaken U.S. military presence in the Middle East: In interviews (e.g., A Conversation with Osama bin Laden, 2004), Bin Laden criticized America for its "occupation" of Muslim lands, particularly after the Gulf War and subsequent troop deployments. The 9/11 attacks - targeting symbols of U.S. power like the Pentagon and World Trade Center - were designed to provoke a response that would solidify American military dominance in the region. Instead, it led to wars in Afghanistan (2001) and Iraq (2003), cementing U.S. military presence for decades.
2) To shift global power dynamics: Bin Laden framed his attacks as part of a broader "war against Islam" by Western powers. By striking at American economic and military icons, he aimed to redirect international focus from U.S.-backed policies (like Israeli-P Palestinian conflicts) to a clash of civilizations. This narrative persisted even after the wars began, ensuring his ideology remained central to global discourse.
3) To provoke a reaction that would divide Americans: Bin Laden explicitly stated in letters and speeches (e.g., 1998 letter to America’s youth) that he sought to " provoke the American people into war" to " divide them." The post-9/11 era saw debates over military action, immigration, and cultural identity, exactly the divisions he anticipated.
The “trap” was this: By responding with prolonged warfare, the U.S. inadvertently legitimized bin Laden’s narrative of Western imperialism. His goals weren’t just stated: they were achieved through our reaction.
Bin Laden’s goals were clear:
1) To weaken U.S. military presence in the Middle East: In interviews (e.g., A Conversation with Osama bin Laden, 2004), Bin Laden criticized America for its "occupation" of Muslim lands, particularly after the Gulf War and subsequent troop deployments. The 9/11 attacks - targeting symbols of U.S. power like the Pentagon and World Trade Center - were designed to provoke a response that would solidify American military dominance in the region. Instead, it led to wars in Afghanistan (2001) and Iraq (2003), cementing U.S. military presence for decades.
2) To shift global power dynamics: Bin Laden framed his attacks as part of a broader "war against Islam" by Western powers. By striking at American economic and military icons, he aimed to redirect international focus from U.S.-backed policies (like Israeli-P Palestinian conflicts) to a clash of civilizations. This narrative persisted even after the wars began, ensuring his ideology remained central to global discourse.
3) To provoke a reaction that would divide Americans: Bin Laden explicitly stated in letters and speeches (e.g., 1998 letter to America’s youth) that he sought to " provoke the American people into war" to " divide them." The post-9/11 era saw debates over military action, immigration, and cultural identity, exactly the divisions he anticipated.
The “trap” was this: By responding with prolonged warfare, the U.S. inadvertently legitimized bin Laden’s narrative of Western imperialism. His goals weren’t just stated: they were achieved through our reaction.
