Let's play by the right's rules, shall we?

Just for fun, let's dive into the whole "should we do what Al Qaeda wants" thing.

A group with links to Al Qaeda and who claimed responsibility for the Madrid attack released a statement today regarding Spain, but also had words for the upcoming American election:

The statement said it supported President Bush in his reelection campaign, and would prefer him to win in November rather than the Democratic candidate John Kerry, as it was not possible to find a leader "more foolish than you, who deals with matters by force rather than with wisdom."

In comments addressed to Bush, the group said:

"Kerry will kill our nation while it sleeps because he and the Democrats have the cunning to embellish blasphemy and present it to the Arab and Muslim nation as civilization."

"Because of this we desire you (Bush) to be elected."

The group said its cells were ready for another attack and time was running out for allies of the United States.

"Whose turn is it next? Will it be Japan or America, or Italy, Britain or Oslo or Australia?" the statement said, adding Pakistan and Saudi Arabia were also targets.

"embellish blasphemy and present it to the Arab and Muslim nation as civilization". Wow, sounds like Al Qaeda's been reading Friedman columns.

But it goes to show us: When talk arises about Al Qaeda's motives and desires, there's something for everybody! So let's all shut up and find ways to protect the homeland, alright?

And for another thing, at least we know that the Washington Moonie Times' poll was wrong. (link via atrios)

UPDATE: Kos adds:

Okay, this is one foreign "leader" we can scratch of Kerry's list.

Hehehe.