bin Laden’s son

Rolling Stone has an interesting story about one of Osama bin Laden’s 11 sons. I don’t know if this is the one who walked away or one of many who left. He says this about Afghanistan, something I’ve heard before from other sources:

My father’s dream was to bring the Americans to Afghanistan. He would do the same thing he did to the Russians. I was surprised the Americans took the bait. They have spent hundreds of billions. Better for America to keep the money for its economy.

“I was still in Afghanistan when Bush was elected,” he continues. “My father was so happy. This is the kind of president he needs — one who will attack and spend money and break the country. I am sure my father wanted McCain more than Obama. McCain has the same mentality as Bush.

“Will there be more attacks?” I ask.

“I don’t think so,” Omar says. “He doesn’t need to. As soon as America went to Afghanistan, his plan worked. He has already won.”