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Domzdream (September 26, 2008 at 3:21 pm)
I fucking LOVE Hitchens!
InterludetoPeace (September 12, 2008 at 8:48 pm)
in a manner that deals with the actual threat, but rahter increases the threat. Finally, when I said that there is an impending backlash of Islam, I meant that the participants in it USED to be secular fighters defending their territory, but NOW they are/are being converted and convinced with the fanatical propaganda of Al-Qaeda.
InterludetoPeace (September 12, 2008 at 8:42 pm)
from Afhanistan and Waziristan to other countries such as Iran, Syria and Turkey. Thus the infuence of Al-Qaeda has been increased significantly due to the War in Iraq. If you don't agree with me that Saddam's Iraq was a buffer against Al Qaeda, READ Micheal Scheuer's book; it presents evidence from multiple CIA sources that Saddam's Iraq did keep the majority of Al-Qaeda from spreading. I am not arguing against the "War on Terror", but rather arguing that it has not been conducted... (cont.)
InterludetoPeace (September 12, 2008 at 8:38 pm)
against the "invaders", by using examples of civilian casualties (collateral damage) that occured while NATO forces were engaged in combat. The longer the so-called "War on Terror" continues without effectively addressing the parties that threaten America's security, the more enemies America indirectly creates in the Muslim population. Additionally, the invasion of Iraq has removed a buffer zone that kept Al-Qaeda from moving large numbers of religiously motivated fighters...(cont.)
InterludetoPeace (September 12, 2008 at 8:33 pm)
A careful examination of history will reveal that not all people in the "Muslim" world are not simply religious fanatics willing to give up their lives for a holy war. The tribal Pashtuns in Afghanistan are not for a global war against the West, but are more concerned with defending their territory from "invaders". By not dealing a crippling blow to Al-Qaeda, it has slowly been able to convince the Muslims initially acting in self defense to now go on the offensive... (cont.)
tskaface (September 11, 2008 at 10:01 pm)
Bollocks. backlash of islam with "secular fighters" ...
InterludetoPeace (August 30, 2008 at 4:43 pm)
hatred towards the western world through religious teachings. The book also exlpores alliances of the US with Israel and Egypt and Saudi Arabia, which have undermined the US efforts to neutralize the terrorist groups, and have landed the US in middle of a larger land dispute in the middle east, which threaten America's interests and safety in the present and long run. I recommend this book to all who want to gain a different perspective on the so called "war on terror".
InterludetoPeace (August 30, 2008 at 4:39 pm)
which is a global backlash of Islam launched on the Western wold due to ineffective foreign policy in the middle east. The book also demonstrates that there are many cases where the "terrorists" are not religious fanatics, but rather secular fighters who are defending territory. A good example, which is often misunderstood is the Taliban, which consists of the tribal Pashtuns, who fought the Soviets, and Al Qaeda, which tries to undermine the authority of the tribal leaders and spark... cont.
InterludetoPeace (August 30, 2008 at 4:31 pm)
Read Micheal Scheuer's book, "Marching Toward Hell- America and Islam after Iraq". Contrary to the suggestive nature of the title, the book explores the secular nature of the US middle east conflict in addition to the religious one; however, the book ultimately demostrates how US intervention and presence in the middle east over the last century has sparked animosity and dislike in the middle-east. The book ultimately presents the worst case scenario that the US faces... (cont.)
saelaird (June 17, 2008 at 12:56 am)
Hitchens is a legend |
