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NousDefionsDoc · 02-15-2004, 23:16

18 views and not one reply. LOL

1. Those in which the enemy is a clearly definable group, such as a different race, color, or some other very distinguishing characteristic(s). Or, those in which the target has a generalized history of being hated - Jewish people come to mind (I still don't know why). In other words, the target "deserves" it. Or those in which the results of the terrorist incidents are not portrayed graphically or can be manipulated (before television, terrorists control the television).

2. When the target is very much like the perpetrators. When the target is generally well thought of. When the violence is graphically protrayed. When children are targeted.

3. Managing perception to make the reaction seem unwarranted or extreme. Often brings relatively minor grievances under a microscope, uncovering more serious hidden problems.

4. By understanding their target audience and seeking to manage perception by emphasizing common causes or needs.

5. Weakness - Its use as a recruting is limited to the very fanatical or the coerced. More moderate elements may be put off by the violence. Target countermeasures may destroy the movement. It may cause the loss of both internal and external support. It doesn't work. It may wake up the Team Sergeant and piss him off.

Strength - As a recruiting tool, it attracts the fanatical. It captures media and world attention very rapidly. It can force a weak government to its knees rapidly.

02-15-2004, 23:16	#2
NousDefionsDoc Quiet Professional Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: LA Posts: 1,653	18 views and not one reply. LOL 1. Those in which the enemy is a clearly definable group, such as a different race, color, or some other very distinguishing characteristic(s). Or, those in which the target has a generalized history of being hated - Jewish people come to mind (I still don't know why). In other words, the target "deserves" it. Or those in which the results of the terrorist incidents are not portrayed graphically or can be manipulated (before television, terrorists control the television). 2. When the target is very much like the perpetrators. When the target is generally well thought of. When the violence is graphically protrayed. When children are targeted. 3. Managing perception to make the reaction seem unwarranted or extreme. Often brings relatively minor grievances under a microscope, uncovering more serious hidden problems. 4. By understanding their target audience and seeking to manage perception by emphasizing common causes or needs. 5. Weakness - Its use as a recruting is limited to the very fanatical or the coerced. More moderate elements may be put off by the violence. Target countermeasures may destroy the movement. It may cause the loss of both internal and external support. It doesn't work. It may wake up the Team Sergeant and piss him off. Strength - As a recruiting tool, it attracts the fanatical. It captures media and world attention very rapidly. It can force a weak government to its knees rapidly. __________________ Somewhere a True Believer is training to kill you. He is training with minimal food or water, in austere conditions, training day and night. The only thing clean on him is his weapon and he made his web gear. He doesn't worry about what workout to do - his ruck weighs what it weighs, his runs end when the enemy stops chasing him. This True Believer is not concerned about 'how hard it is;' he knows either he wins or dies. He doesn't go home at 17:00, he is home. He knows only The Cause. Still want to quit?
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