Bad Choices

(Fox News) - Al Qaeda commander in northern Iraq Abu Turab Al-Jazairi is admitting that the terror group's position in Iraq is "very difficult" and acknowledging some serious tactical errors.

The Middle East Media Research Institute reports Al-Jazairi recently told a Qatari newspaper that indiscriminately murdering civilians has harmed Al Qaeda's reputation: "Some were motivated by financial considerations, and got carried away with murdering and executing futile attacks, which killed a lot of unfortunate individuals."

Al-Jazairi says Al Qaeda needs to expel the elements that have harmed the organization's good name and emphasize quality over quantity in its membership.