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THC 41: Trevor Aaronson | Terror Factory: Inside The FBI’s Manufactured War on Terrorism
Al-Qaedaism and Indefinite War, Neglect of Financial Fraud
The FBI has shifted its focus from tangible organizations to "Al-Qaedaism," an ideology that justifies an indefinite, generational war. This preoccupation with counterterrorism led the bureau to neglect mortgage fraud investigations in the mid-2000s, potentially contributing to the global financial crisis. Critics argue that the FBI should return its focus to organized crime and financial fraud, which pose a more direct threat to society than manufactured "lone wolf" plots.