https://pjmedia.com/eddriscoll/2009/12/27/poor-poor-pitiful-terrorist/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 00:47:44 -0400<![CDATA[As I noted late last night, the UK Independent seemed surprised, almost a decade after 9/11, that Abdul Abdulmutallab came from a privileged background. I provided links to several examples of Al Qaeda-related terrorists whose wealthy upbringings debunk that urban legend, but Michelle Malkin really explores the topic in depth: &#8220;The myth of the poor, oppressed jihadist.&#8221;]]>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:26:38 -0500<![CDATA[Ed Driscoll]]>https://pjmedia.com/ed-driscoll/2009/12/27/poor-poor-pitiful-terrorist-n250859