Why London, Why Now?

Patrick Doherty contends that progressives should focus on climate change and eliminating poverty as the way to fight terrorism. As he points out though, "most people only understand traditional military operations that are designed to destroy or control a given objective."

Why London, Why Now?: "That said, now is the time for progressives to lead and not just wait for Bush. It is imperative that the narrative that emerges from the devastation in London is not one that plays into the hands of Al Qaeda or into the hands of the neocons, as happened after 9/11."

London Under Attack - New York Times: "why the wealthy nations have not done enough about the root causes of terrorism and why Al Qaeda and Osama bin Laden continue to function after almost four years of the so-called war on terrorism. Many will wonder why the United States is mired in Iraq while Al Qaeda's leader still roams free."

Blasts will harden all positions even more: "The slaughter in London demonstrates once again that you were right - whatever you thought.