US 'alienating' world's Muslims
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US 'alienating' world's Muslims The US is losing "the war of ideas" in the Islamic world, a Pentagon advisory panel has warned. A report by the Defence Science Board says official US talk of bringing democracy to Muslim nations is seen as "self-serving hypocrisy". It says if the US wants Muslims to move towards its understanding of tolerance, it must reassure them this does not mean submitting to "the American way". The report urges Washington to change its approach urgently. I wonder what Bush and neocons will derive off of this. Please post your thoughts
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US 'alienating' world's Muslims The US is losing "the war of ideas" in the Islamic world, a Pentagon advisory panel has warned. A report by the Defence Science Board says official US talk of bringing democracy to Muslim nations is seen as "self-serving hypocrisy". It says if the US wants Muslims to move towards its understanding of tolerance, it must reassure them this does not mean submitting to "the American way". The report urges Washington to change its approach urgently. I wonder what Bush and neocons will derive off of this. Please post your thoughts
I wonder if some hidden force, possibly the Chinese Communists, CIA or Bilderburg Group, isn't tweaking all religeous hatred within the western world to forment chaos so that we war against ourself, wrecking terrible havoc, which then drives real estate values so low that they can pick up large tracts of land for a song. Just a thought.
Every nation ridicules other nations, and all are right. - Schopenhauer
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I wonder if some hidden force, possibly the Chinese Communists, CIA or Bilderburg Group, isn't tweaking all religeous hatred within the western world to forment chaos so that we war against ourself, wrecking terrible havoc, which then drives real estate values so low that they can pick up large tracts of land for a song. Just a thought.
Every nation ridicules other nations, and all are right. - Schopenhauer
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I don't think there is need for any report to assert such an obvious fact. _____________________________________________________ Yea! I could be wrong...
Yes right. But what Bush and his criminal minded aides have brain washed american is that the muslim world hates americans because of the freedom american enjoy. This is so ridiculous that Pantagon advisory panel *had* to publish a report to tell dubya what the situation is like.
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I don't think there is need for any report to assert such an obvious fact. _____________________________________________________ Yea! I could be wrong...
Unfortunately, there is.
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It's the BBC - so most likely the British Government is trying to tell you something.
Every nation ridicules other nations, and all are right. - Schopenhauer
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It's the BBC - so most likely the British Government is trying to tell you something.
Every nation ridicules other nations, and all are right. - Schopenhauer
It's a Pentagon advisory panel. The BBC is just reporting on their report. regards, Paul Watson South Africa Michael Dunn wrote: "except the sod who voted this a 1, NO SOUP FOR YOU" Crikey! ain't life grand?
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US 'alienating' world's Muslims The US is losing "the war of ideas" in the Islamic world, a Pentagon advisory panel has warned. A report by the Defence Science Board says official US talk of bringing democracy to Muslim nations is seen as "self-serving hypocrisy". It says if the US wants Muslims to move towards its understanding of tolerance, it must reassure them this does not mean submitting to "the American way". The report urges Washington to change its approach urgently. I wonder what Bush and neocons will derive off of this. Please post your thoughts
At least the Pentagon is looking at this. The tigress is here :-D
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US 'alienating' world's Muslims The US is losing "the war of ideas" in the Islamic world, a Pentagon advisory panel has warned. A report by the Defence Science Board says official US talk of bringing democracy to Muslim nations is seen as "self-serving hypocrisy". It says if the US wants Muslims to move towards its understanding of tolerance, it must reassure them this does not mean submitting to "the American way". The report urges Washington to change its approach urgently. I wonder what Bush and neocons will derive off of this. Please post your thoughts
And what is wrong with the American Way??? If it's so terrible why don't many of the people living in the muslim world give up Nike or Chevrolet or eating our food or taking our money. What the hell is wrong with you people? Are you happy living under the thumb of a brutal dictatorship? Being repressed and constantly told what to do, wear, think? If you really want to be left alone do the following: Renounce all terrorist activity. Renounce the perceived feeling that its Mulim or dead (for the whole world) Make peace with Israel - they are not going to give in. Ever. Free your own people. Free your women. What, are you scared of them??? Rant over. Don't feel any better, tho, just sadder...
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US 'alienating' world's Muslims The US is losing "the war of ideas" in the Islamic world, a Pentagon advisory panel has warned. A report by the Defence Science Board says official US talk of bringing democracy to Muslim nations is seen as "self-serving hypocrisy". It says if the US wants Muslims to move towards its understanding of tolerance, it must reassure them this does not mean submitting to "the American way". The report urges Washington to change its approach urgently. I wonder what Bush and neocons will derive off of this. Please post your thoughts
As the resident "neocon" I am inclined to wonder if the Muslim world worrys about alienating me? I am further inclined to wonder about how the two cultures can avoid alienating one another. Islamic values appear to be diametrically opposed in virtually every possible way to western values. If someone is going to change to accomodate the other, frankly, I would prefer it be the Muslims. So, I suppose I can only answer by asking my own question: What is there about Islamic culture that I am supposed to respect, honor and wish to see continued into the future? And why am I supposed to care whether Muslims are alienated or not?
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At least the Pentagon is looking at this. The tigress is here :-D
Trollslayer wrote: At least the Pentagon is looking at this. Oh, happy day. Say, have you picked out your burka yet? Better hurry before the rush.
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And what is wrong with the American Way??? If it's so terrible why don't many of the people living in the muslim world give up Nike or Chevrolet or eating our food or taking our money. What the hell is wrong with you people? Are you happy living under the thumb of a brutal dictatorship? Being repressed and constantly told what to do, wear, think? If you really want to be left alone do the following: Renounce all terrorist activity. Renounce the perceived feeling that its Mulim or dead (for the whole world) Make peace with Israel - they are not going to give in. Ever. Free your own people. Free your women. What, are you scared of them??? Rant over. Don't feel any better, tho, just sadder...
on both sides, obviously.
we are here to help each other get through this thing, whatever it is Vonnegut jr.
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on both sides, obviously.
we are here to help each other get through this thing, whatever it is Vonnegut jr.
boost your code || Fold With Us! || sighist | doxygenJust out of curiosity, what should our reaction to their arrogance be? Humility? Introspection? If we have any faith in our own values at all, why wouldn't a little arrogance own our part be in order.
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And what is wrong with the American Way??? If it's so terrible why don't many of the people living in the muslim world give up Nike or Chevrolet or eating our food or taking our money. What the hell is wrong with you people? Are you happy living under the thumb of a brutal dictatorship? Being repressed and constantly told what to do, wear, think? If you really want to be left alone do the following: Renounce all terrorist activity. Renounce the perceived feeling that its Mulim or dead (for the whole world) Make peace with Israel - they are not going to give in. Ever. Free your own people. Free your women. What, are you scared of them??? Rant over. Don't feel any better, tho, just sadder...
Democracy Rules wrote: If you really want to be left alone do the following: Renounce all terrorist activity. Renounce the perceived feeling that its Mulim or dead (for the whole world) Make peace with Israel - they are not going to give in. Ever. Free your own people. Free your women. What, are you scared of them??? So "left alone" means you have to do what I say first? Here is a list of preconditions of being left alone for the Americans: Don't invade other countries for bogus reasons. Renounce the perceived feelings that if you are not with us you are terrorists. Treat all people equally, not just American citizens. Stop selling weapons all over the world. Avoid telling others what to do.
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US 'alienating' world's Muslims The US is losing "the war of ideas" in the Islamic world, a Pentagon advisory panel has warned. A report by the Defence Science Board says official US talk of bringing democracy to Muslim nations is seen as "self-serving hypocrisy". It says if the US wants Muslims to move towards its understanding of tolerance, it must reassure them this does not mean submitting to "the American way". The report urges Washington to change its approach urgently. I wonder what Bush and neocons will derive off of this. Please post your thoughts
Anonymous Friend wrote: The US is losing "the war of ideas" in the Islamic world, a Pentagon advisory panel has warned. A report by the Defence Science Board says official US talk of bringing democracy to Muslim nations is seen as "self-serving hypocrisy". It says if the US wants Muslims to move towards its understanding of tolerance, it must reassure them this does not mean submitting to "the American way". The report urges Washington to change its approach urgently. I just checked my facts--something the BBC seems to have failed to do again--and there is no such report by the DCB. Please verify here [^] Sorry to say, I've always thought of the BBC as a step above CBS and Dan Rather. Guess I was mistaken. :( Best, Jerry
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Anonymous Friend wrote: So do you think that the report and its finding are incorrect? Heck-ah-roony, the report is not only incorrect, it is a phantom. The mechnanization of some reporter's scotch-soaked mind. A flight of fancy. It is a sick attempt to incite misguided Muslim youth into stupid acts of violence that will only lead to the slow bleed off of the Muslim youth from the body Muslim politic. And look at you. You took the bait, didn't you? Didn't even check your facts because you don't truly understand who or what the heck is really going on. Best, Jerry
"Making money is art and working is art and good business is the best art of all."--Andy Warhol Toasty0.com
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Democracy Rules wrote: If you really want to be left alone do the following: Renounce all terrorist activity. Renounce the perceived feeling that its Mulim or dead (for the whole world) Make peace with Israel - they are not going to give in. Ever. Free your own people. Free your women. What, are you scared of them??? So "left alone" means you have to do what I say first? Here is a list of preconditions of being left alone for the Americans: Don't invade other countries for bogus reasons. Renounce the perceived feelings that if you are not with us you are terrorists. Treat all people equally, not just American citizens. Stop selling weapons all over the world. Avoid telling others what to do.
You want peace? Really? Then, yes, do what I say. It is sensible, moderate and doesn't require anyone to be like me or mine. And then maybe we won't need to invade your country so that you'll leave us alone. We don't go round flying planes into buildings or getting children to walk bombs into crowded restaurants. Okay, we may not be perfect (far from it) but at least I don't care that you're a muslim. Whereas you see to care deeply that I'm not.