He’s not talking preemptive strike, just a preemptive threat to retaliate after the next attack as a means of deterrence. Which brings us to the “absolutely crazy” part: Why does he think it’d deter them? The backlash from a strike on Mecca might well swing most of the Muslim world firmly behind jihadism. If anything, the “threat” is an inducement.

Now, let’s see if even 5% of our commenters agree with me.

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