a. During the Russian war in Afghanistan
b. After the Russian loss in Afghanistan in 1988.
c. After the bombing of the US embassies in 1998.
d. After 9/11, 2001.
e. They haven't.
2007-03-25 16:40:01 · 4 answers · asked by Longhaired Freaky Person 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I would guess b, but I could be wrong. - Osama's main goal is to get the U.S. out of the middle east - particularly Saudi Arabia. Terrorism is just one of his tactics. - But his over all strategy is to bankrupt us. - which ultimately is what worked against the Russians in Afghanistan. (with a little help from our Stinger Missiles - the Russians couldn't afford the constant loss of helicopters.) 9/11 probably cost Osama only a few hundred thousand dollars. He has received a lot of bang for the buck - as our wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have now cost over 400 billion dollars, not counting all the new expenses for homeland security. Imagine what the cost will be if he succeeds in blowing up just one U.S. bridge - and we require airport type screening before anyone is allowed to cross a bridge.
2007-03-29 07:41:55 · answer #1 · answered by Franklin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After 9/11 for $400
2007-03-25 16:43:04 · answer #2 · answered by Chi Guy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
C.
We gave him money to fight off the communists, not conduct acts of terrorism. Stop using conspiracy as a crutch for ignorance people.
2007-03-27 14:11:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing D or E but would like to know more definitively....who can help?
2007-03-25 22:48:02 · answer #4 · answered by cheryl m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋