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OK, here is a naive, but totally serious, question: What is the ultimate goal of terrorism (and I'll limit it to Islamic Fundamentalist terrorism)? I mean, bottom line, what do "they" really hope to gain?

Elimination of all infidels? Possible goal - but not gonna happen. Too many "cockroaches".

Destroying our "freedoms"? Doubtful goal, but makes good bumper stickers.

Getting the "west" to abandon Israel and let it fend for itself? Maybe, but there's got to be a better way.

Just to pester us because they don't like us? Surely not, but then again I may be naive...

I've read the conspiracy theories about Islamists (?) wanting to take over the world, but it seems "terrorism" is not going to achieve that goal.

I'd like to hear some opinions on this. What is the ultimate goal? What are they trying to achieve and how does "terrorism" advance them towards that goal?

Mike