BIN LADEN SUES FOR PEACE?

The Belmont Club has a unique take on the Bin Laden video...

It is important to notice what he has stopped saying in this speech. He has stopped talking about the restoration of the Global Caliphate. There is no more mention of the return of Andalusia. There is no more anticipation that Islam will sweep the world. He is no longer boasting that Americans run at the slightest wounds; that they are more cowardly than the Russians. He is not talking about future operations to swathe the world in fire but dwelling on past glories. He is basically saying if you leave us alone we will leave you alone. Though it is couched in his customary orbicular phraseology he is basically asking for time out.

An interesting view, but I'll stick with my analysis. I'm convinced that someone who knows about American politics is advising Bin Laden and helped him put together this speech in order to intrude upon the election. I think it's pretty clear that Bin Laden prefers the European approach Kerry will follow over the more aggressive posture of Bush.