Terrorism is unlawful use of violence or the threat of violence to attain goals that are religious, political, ideological, economic, etc. in nature to inculcate fear; intended to coerce or to intimidate governments or societies in the pursuit of said goals.
One of the more obvious recent examples of this are the 9-11 atrocities. Another is the US-Contra war on Nicaragua. After the ICJ condemned the US for the "unlawful use of force", US Southern Command gave the contras (mostly former members of the Somoza regime) the first official orders to attack what they called "soft targets" (read undefended civilian targets). That's a textbook example of international terrorism. Even before the ICJ ruling, the contras were attacking civilians. The Contras were fighting to reverse the popular sandinista revolution. This is an example of the unlawful use of violence to attain goals that are political and ideological. Saddam Hussein's invasion is an example of international terrorism. CLinton's bombing of a Sudanese pharmaceutical plant is another. And we can go down the list. The point is that the US govt, and most other govts around the world use terror to get what they want. Clearly, overwhelmingly, terrorism is the weapon of the strong.
by Chadrock January 21, 2004
An evil Fascist country that America is currently at war against.
*Established- September 11, 2001
*Presidents- (1) Saddam Hussein (2001-2003)
(2) Abu Musab Al Zaraqwi (2004-2006)
(3) Osama Bin Ladin (whenever convenient)
(4) To be determined by the CIA
*Religion- Different brands of Islam, primarily JIHAD
*Population- One billiion America hating persons are citizens of Terror, they are commonly reffered to as terrorists or terrorrees.
*Location- Uknown, can not be found on map. They are that sneaky.
*Economy- No one works, everyone is to busy hating America. Most of the money flowing in and out of Terror, quite ironically, is a direct result of U.S. "foreign aid". Individual radicals also contribute funds.
*Language- America hating arabic
*Holidays- Terror has two main holidays:
(1) Ramadan- consists of fasting and praying
(2) September 11th- citiznes are required to dance in the streets with joy and shout "Death to America".
*Military- A sophisticated, coordinated and very organized military that is determined to destroy America. Although they have not done so yet, they are 100% capable of sending a platoon of 1,000 to combat American forces anywhere in the world.
*Controversy- Some obviously insane individuals seem to believe Terror is not a country, but a tactic of individual persons and/or small groups.
*Established- September 11, 2001
*Presidents- (1) Saddam Hussein (2001-2003)
(2) Abu Musab Al Zaraqwi (2004-2006)
(3) Osama Bin Ladin (whenever convenient)
(4) To be determined by the CIA
*Religion- Different brands of Islam, primarily JIHAD
*Population- One billiion America hating persons are citizens of Terror, they are commonly reffered to as terrorists or terrorrees.
*Location- Uknown, can not be found on map. They are that sneaky.
*Economy- No one works, everyone is to busy hating America. Most of the money flowing in and out of Terror, quite ironically, is a direct result of U.S. "foreign aid". Individual radicals also contribute funds.
*Language- America hating arabic
*Holidays- Terror has two main holidays:
(1) Ramadan- consists of fasting and praying
(2) September 11th- citiznes are required to dance in the streets with joy and shout "Death to America".
*Military- A sophisticated, coordinated and very organized military that is determined to destroy America. Although they have not done so yet, they are 100% capable of sending a platoon of 1,000 to combat American forces anywhere in the world.
*Controversy- Some obviously insane individuals seem to believe Terror is not a country, but a tactic of individual persons and/or small groups.
We are at war with Terror.
America is safer from Terror, but it is not yet safe.
Terror hates freedom.
Before WWIII started, i used to vacation in Terror, but its just to violent now.
America is safer from Terror, but it is not yet safe.
Terror hates freedom.
Before WWIII started, i used to vacation in Terror, but its just to violent now.
by GeorgeWBush September 06, 2006
by binladen2020 October 11, 2020
When separating from england the supporters would use terrorism such as tar and feathering and railing to force the non-supporters to ban products or in general be disloyal to the crown.
by therationalthinkeroftheworld July 30, 2009
Terror is a word used by Arabs and Middle Eastern people to replace the N word, as Arabs use the word without permission, so they created a new word, related to the misconceptions around their nationality. Terrors are absolute g's and bad mouthing a terror will get you gang banged. Never say the hard T.
by u do0n't kn0w me April 27, 2009
Terrorism is the use of non-mandated pressure to achieve an outcome. It is NOT an act of war and generally has political motives. A group of bank robbers are not terrorists, nor are the legitimate armies of any country. The Vietnam war provides a good case and point; the US public initially approved of the action, then as casualties mounted, issues highlighted, the people themselves decided to change the government and stop the war, most definitely not terrorism of any kind. In many Arab, African and Latin countries, Terrorists engage in their actions regardless of government orders or the wishes of the majority of the people. They are ungovernable as they are sociopathic by definition.
When the people can vote out a government and end a war, that war is not terrorism.
The unabomber, suicide bombers, even Greenpeace and the like are terrorists; the U.S., Iraq, Pakistan as sovereign countries with a voting public governing policy are most definitely not.
The unabomber, suicide bombers, even Greenpeace and the like are terrorists; the U.S., Iraq, Pakistan as sovereign countries with a voting public governing policy are most definitely not.
by nickkeesing November 13, 2007