George Bush once again demonstrates the depth of his understanding of the reasons for animosity against the United States. Describing the alleged plot to bomb planes from the UK to the US he said it was a:

stark reminder that this nation is at war with Islamic fascists who will use any means to destroy those of us who love freedom.

It could not possibly have anything to do with US/UK policies in recent years towards Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, ...

No it is because the bad guys hate that Bush and others "love freedom".

The thousands of dead Afghanis, Iraqis, Palestinians, Lebanese are birth-pangs of freedom love and democracy exporting.