Are these really myths?
Jessica Stern has an article in the Washington Post about the “5 myths about who becomes a terrorist”. I was surprised some of the items on the list were actually considered myths.
The “myths” and my reactions to them after the jump.
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“Operationally Conservative” Terrorists?
Mark Stout has a great post up on whether terrorists are “operationally conservative”. He states:
It is true that since the anarchists fell in love with dynamite, most terrorist operations have been conducted with guns or bombs. It may even be true that terrorists are “operationally conservative.” However, it seems to me flabby thinking to jump from the first point to the second.
So true.
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Ads: Chevy Return Policy
I’ll admit a certain amount of bias against the US car companies that took bailout money. I’m not going to debate the logic behind the decisions, but the reason for the bias is that I thought that they ignored their own best interest for years (decades?) in pursuit of profits with unsustainable business practices.
So, anyway, they’ve got their bailouts, but now they are back to pitching cars. Fine, but at least don’t put out terrible, pathetic ads on TV.
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I’m on the hunt…
Well, my position was dissolved today and I’ve been let go into the world. I’m a free man with all that entails: no obligations, no responsibilities (except to my family, of course), and no paycheck!
If you’re looking for someone with great web design skills, experience with social media (blogging, twitter, facebook, linkedin, etc) and email marketing (3 years experience with approximately 110 emails designed, coded, tested and analyzed going to more than 5,000,000 recipients), please let me know!
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