Prosecutors say Chicago jihadists sought to topple U.S. government in favor of Islamic regime :: Jihad Watch

Their goal may have been far-fetched, but authorities would do well to examine where that idea comes from, and how widely it is held.

An update on this story. "Prosecutors say Liberty City 7 sought to topple U.S. government," by Curt Anderson for the Associated Press:

MIAMI -- Narseal Batiste and six followers intended to destroy Chicago's Sears Tower and bomb FBI buildings to ignite a chaotic guerrilla war that would overthrow the U.S. government and pave the way for an Islamic regime, federal prosecutors said Tuesday as trial opened for the seven men.

FBI audio and video recordings show that the so-called "Liberty City Seven" hoped to use street gangs as soldiers who would stage attacks, ranging from large-scale bombings of major buildings to poisoning salt shakers in restaurants, Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard Gregorie said in an opening statement.

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