Originally posted by sevastopol
Why the heck would I believe Juan Cole?
A writer for UCC Palestine Solidarity Campaign
What difference does that make, he’s knowledgeable in his field? Perhaps you’d care to post an ‘approved’ list of organisations and publications?
And besides
I cannot say what prejudices gum brings to believing or disbelieving someone.
Why might an honest and decent person believe Juan Cole? As per tagos, Cole is an expert in the field.
More to the point, it is not the opinion of Juan Cole that I’ve cited. It is Cole’s summary of what the former Chief of Centcom, General Zinni. has to say.