Sunday, February 19, 2006
DOES THE AL QAIDA MEDICAL PLAN INCLUDE DENTAL ?
Austin Bay reports on that a portion of the captured documents released by the U.S. Army reveal that while al Qaida may have an ultrareactionary-mythic Islamist ideology, the benefits plan of becoming an al Qaida employee are strikingly modernist. Not unlike many a fortune 500 corporation:
"On page 16 we discover Al Qaeda is for socialized medicine:
3- Medical Benefits
A- All (Al-Qa’eda) members can visit the medical staff and obtain medicine free
of charge.
On page 18 we have vacation time:
8- Vacations:
A- For those who work in Peshawar, they are entitled for Fridays, the two holy
feasts (TC: Al-Adha [during the pilgrimage month] & Al-Fatr [following the end
of the month of Ramadan]), and a one month annual leave to be enjoyed at the
end of the eleventh month of work, as well sick leave not to exceed 15 days
annually.
B- Those working in camps and in the frontlines:
Married: Enjoys a 7 day monthly vacation.
Single: Enjoys a 5 day monthly vacation
This in addition to the annual and sick leaves mentioned in the above paragraph.
*Page 11 of 19
C- If the vacation exceeds what is allowed, then, the relative salary will be
withheld (prorated) except if those in responsible positions (in order of hierarchy)
approve a holiday extension.
Not quite France, but close."
Man does not live by jihad alone it seems. I wonder if al Qaida's surprisingly generous program has forced HAMAS, Islamic Jihad, Hizb -ut Tahrir and the IMU to upgrade member compensation in order to remain competitive in recruiting top level terrorist and administrative talent ? ¶ 10:00 AM
Austin Bay reports on that a portion of the captured documents released by the U.S. Army reveal that while al Qaida may have an ultrareactionary-mythic Islamist ideology, the benefits plan of becoming an al Qaida employee are strikingly modernist. Not unlike many a fortune 500 corporation:
"On page 16 we discover Al Qaeda is for socialized medicine:
3- Medical Benefits
A- All (Al-Qa’eda) members can visit the medical staff and obtain medicine free
of charge.
On page 18 we have vacation time:
8- Vacations:
A- For those who work in Peshawar, they are entitled for Fridays, the two holy
feasts (TC: Al-Adha [during the pilgrimage month] & Al-Fatr [following the end
of the month of Ramadan]), and a one month annual leave to be enjoyed at the
end of the eleventh month of work, as well sick leave not to exceed 15 days
annually.
B- Those working in camps and in the frontlines:
Married: Enjoys a 7 day monthly vacation.
Single: Enjoys a 5 day monthly vacation
This in addition to the annual and sick leaves mentioned in the above paragraph.
*Page 11 of 19
C- If the vacation exceeds what is allowed, then, the relative salary will be
withheld (prorated) except if those in responsible positions (in order of hierarchy)
approve a holiday extension.
Not quite France, but close."
Man does not live by jihad alone it seems. I wonder if al Qaida's surprisingly generous program has forced HAMAS, Islamic Jihad, Hizb -ut Tahrir and the IMU to upgrade member compensation in order to remain competitive in recruiting top level terrorist and administrative talent ? ¶ 10:00 AM
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If anything it shows al Qaeda's ability to retain its financial structure despite our efforts to shut down financing sources. It also demonstrates that they are more like a phantom government, than previous accounts suggest.
It's the Axis of Evil and Team America all over again. So not only are Al Qaeda terrorists, but communists too! Oh No!
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: Monday, 20 February, 2006
: Monday, 20 February, 2006
They also seem to be following the same pattern as previous Islamist movements, of providing social services to their members and the families they leave behind. All in all, a good way to ensure the loyalty its members and their families.
As for your comment with regard to Hamas, and Hezbollah, I think it depends on how the potential members view the struggle of their people. If they view it as a civilizational, religious struggle with the US as the head of the snake, then they will likely join al Qaeda. In this case the focus on the "far enemy" is more important, if however, the "near enemy" is considered far more important, then they will likely join a regional, or local organization.
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As for your comment with regard to Hamas, and Hezbollah, I think it depends on how the potential members view the struggle of their people. If they view it as a civilizational, religious struggle with the US as the head of the snake, then they will likely join al Qaeda. In this case the focus on the "far enemy" is more important, if however, the "near enemy" is considered far more important, then they will likely join a regional, or local organization.
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