I Have To Read This Book!

Wow! I must read this book. Jon's review was very intriguing and has pricked my interest. Understanding the motivation of one's opponent is key to winning. As the ancient Sun Tzu said in the Art of War:

So it is said that if you know your enemies and know yourself, you will win a hundred times in a hundred battles.

If you only know yourself, but not your opponent, you win one and lose the next.

If you do not know yourself or your enemy, you will always lose.

I am curious--is the reason that Al Qaeda has not attacked the US at home is that it would strengthen our resolve to continue the fight in Iraq? After reading Jon's review of the book, it appears that the opponents to the war and the "bring the troops home now" crowd are actually playing into Al Qaeda's goals.