Definition of terms
by Matt Giwer, © 2002 [July]

terrorism

An abstract noun as opposed to al Qaeda which may or may not be an abstract noun, which see. Also, the act of a terrorist, which see.
terrorist
A person who has performed, is currently engaged in, is planning, thinking about or in any manner considering committing or participating in or condoning an act of terrorism. Terrorists are motivated only by blind, irrational hatred. They cannot see they are acting out of hatred. Their targets are completely blameless and good and true.

Also, a person who understands, professes to understand, or attempts to explain the motivation of a fellow terrorist. A person who suggests, infers, or implies the targets of their fellow terrorists are not completely blameless and good. A person who speaks against, criticizes or questions the imprisonment of any alleged, implied or suspected fellow terrorist.

terrorist organization
An organization of terrorists. They are everywhere and no where. They are many and they are few. They are across the world and living next door to you. They are ready to strike at any moment and are patiently biding their time planning their next strike. They are masters of blending in and calling attention to themselves.
act of terrorism
Any act of which can be asked, Is this not terrorism?
war on terrorism
war on none of the above and below or war on all of the above and below or any combination and "How are you, Mr. Wilson?" War against an abstract noun.

see also both puka and Harvey

evil

An abstract noun used as a general pejorative. It is the opposite of good. It is used as in "us good, them evil." It uses the KISS principle, Keep It Simple, Stupid. Prevents confusion arising from grey areas and uncertainties. Due to its religious overtones it justifies anything and everything.

axis

A term derived from WWII where it refered to the three evil axis powers.

axis of evil

A term first used to describe three nations not involved in 9/11. The WWII axis powers were evil while the allies were good. Between 1948 and 1992 Russia changed from good to evil and back again. A good nation today can quickly become evil tomorrow and vice versa. Nations thinking of acting without permission should take heed.

al Qaeda

Also known as Al Qaeda, al-Qaeda, Al Qaida, al-Qaida, al Qaeda, al Qaide. Originally founded in Afghanistan by Osama (or Usama or Uosama or Usamae) bin Laden (Ladin) with CIA support it has spread around the world as a highly (loosely) organized group of Islamic (Arab) fanatics (fundamentalists, Wahabists) whose political objective is ___blank___.

Al Qaeda is best known for

        a) Not taking credit for 9/11
        b) Not issuing demands after 9/11
        c) Giving the US an excuse to invade Afghanistan
        d) All of the above

If you answered d) you are correct. Little else is known of this organization.

see also, "How are you, Mr. Wilson?"

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