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: “The myth of the poor, oppressed jihadist.”
Related: “Shock Claim: Terrorist Boarded Plane Without Passport.”
Blogging since 2002, affiliated with PJM since 2005, where he is currently a columnist, Dallas Editor, and founder of PJM's Lifestyle blog. Over the past 15 years, Ed has contributed articles to National Review Online, the Weekly Standard.com, Right Wing News, the New Individualist, Blogcritics, Modernism, Videomaker, Servo, Audio/Video Interiors, Electronic House, PC World, Computer Music, Vintage Guitar, and Guitar World. As an Amazon Associate, he earns from qualifying purchases. For media inquiries, please contact [email protected].
Join the conversation as a VIP Member