the lord of the rings - Islamic jihadists are huge fans of the Lord of the Rings trilogy

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By Charlie Jane Anders Nov 5, 2010 9:00 AM

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Islamic jihadists are huge fans of the Lord of the Rings trilogy

Muslim extremists are hugely into the work of J.R.R. Tolkien, says British satirist Chris Morris, who studied terrorism for three years before directing Four Lions. "They see themselves as the force for good and Sauron is basically George W. Bush."

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