30/10/2004 12:55:16 pm
Conspiracy Theorists Get What They Want. Just prior to my departure to NYC, the news revealed that al-Jazeera has broadcast a new tape showing Osama bin Laden presenting new threats. Since the American election is only three days away, commentators directly discussed what possible impact this might have on the results. Most seem to agree that it helps Bush, because his credibility in the war on terror is stronger than Kerry?s. Perhaps they are wrong, not least since Kerry has criticised Bush for going to Iraq instead of catching bin Laden. Anyway, beyond doubt is that the conspiracy theorists that have believed that bin Laden one way or another would appeear before the elections get what they want. From a Swedish perspective, however, the most uncomforting aspect of this new bin Laden tape might be that he says that that he would not attack Sweden. So he hates America - and what? Does he like Sweden? What does that say about our country?
Read a transcript of the bin Laden tape - >