Arab Unrest; A Call to Arms

[AntiMaster]

Originally Posted by Abcdxxxx

Yeah because all Muslims sit and have the same perception of the world and Imperialism as you do right? Get a grip. Those type of speeches are given on a weekly basis all through the Arab world, and they're not motivated by the actions of America. Our dealing in that area certainly make us susceptable to such criticism, and kind of put us in their line of fire.... but if "all it takes is a little research" then go on and find a period in Islamic history when some cleric wasn't giving some form of that speech. Subsitute the word "America" and that's all phrasings as old as the Kuran. The concept of resisting "infidels" is key to their religious enlightenment. It wouldn't matter what we did, and it doesn't matter what we do.... these calls for a holy war were not created as a result of American imperialism. The way your western eyes view "victimization" or "power" isn't the same in that culture...and isn't it a form of intellectual imperialism for us to apply our outlook on politics towards an ancient civilization and pretend our empathy even relates????? This is what Bin Laden wanted...and it's what clerics have been wanting for yearrrrrs. It's nothing new. We're not engaging in a Holy War, we're engaging in a war because of corrupt politics and human rights issues. Another thing Bin Laden wanted... dissent, and a civil war within the United States...and we're much closer to that then any Holy War.

All Religious movements have potential for fanatical behavior. The Christians have displayed such behavior as well muslims. All that we've done this time around is fuel the muslims fanatics' engine. We've at times when it suited our needs supported & some argue created, the clerics & dictators that were just waiting to get into power. I agree w/you that Bin Laden probably wants a divide within our nation but just check out this administration. I cant help wanting to laugh & cry at the same time.

I also notice how we avoid any responsibility for our actions. Come on man, one cannot manipulate other cultures/societies for one's personal gains (mostly oil) without making some enemies. The pro war movement is acting so self righteous just as the president has since the very beginning of his term.

B.T.W. it does take only a little research to see that the western world has only come under muslim terrorist attack in recent times (last 20 years) . My question is why now?