Islamist terror groups like Hamas’ Izzidin al-Qassam, whose logo features a Koran and other Islamic imagery, describe their missions in religious terms. Experts say the Obama regime’s counter-terror effort cannot ignore the religious motivation driving extremists. (Image: Izzidin al-Qassam Web site)
Obama is at odds with the Petraeus doctrine on Islam. Petraeus clearly defined the enemy in his 2006 Counter-insurgency manual. The Petraeus doctrine refers to "Islamic insurgents," "Islamic extremists" and "Islamic subversives." It details ties between Muslim support groups and terrorists. From the beginning of the text, I-22ff, Petraeus rightfully describes the enemy and has successfully combated Islamism to protect American soldiers. It is not for Petraeus to be an apologist nor unduly politically correct when defining the Islam he battles. Obama is violating the wall of separation between religion and state (although he has little compunction against minimizing Christianity and separating it from the U.S. government) by advocating Islamic interests from the White House. With the recent resignation of McChrystal I wonder if this disconnect between Obama's advocacy of Islam and the enemy Americans fight overseas played a role.
John O. Brennan, Obama's chief national security adviser for counter-terrorism, delivered a major policy address on defining the enemy. He laid out the White House policy of detaching any reference to Islam. Moreover, Brennan has largely functioned as running interference for Islam since being appointed.
Obama advisor John Brennan speaks about the beauty of Islam.
Cf. White House's Brennan linked to flotilla organizers.
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