I have been following the coverage of these events as provided by Rachel Maddow, and it is her contention (if I am following her correctly) that there are actually two different forces, or groups of people at work; at least there are in the events occurring in Libya.
She has pointed out in various video footage that one group is of the common, unorganized masses, who appear to possess less than inspiring intelligence, and who are angry at the USA in general. They are just looking for a reason to beat buildings with sticks and burn cars. Distant news of an offensive movie trailer has given them pause to do so.
The other group is comprised of actual terrorists who have an affiliation with "Al Cyda" (you all remember Al, right?) and whose intent it is is to wage G-String against the USA. They are the ones with the hand held rocket launchers, and the plastic bombs, and the flame throwers who are intentionally trying to level entire buildings and kill people.
Beyond the limits of Libya, it is also her contention that the violence towards U.S. facilities that is simultaneously occurring in other 14 countries (and counting), is solely the work of the common masses, who are not organized. Their motivation is similar to their counterpart in Libya.
Like you say, "Time will tell."
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