Jack, you are very concerned about how we are looked at by fundamentalist wackos and dictitorial inbreeds. I would suggest that our concern over America's "public image" and our PC tip-toeing has helped cause the problem we face today. The main thing we must understand is we cannot do this correctly if we are worried about our PR image. The world is obsessed with Arab anger... but that shouldn't deter us from doing what needs to be done. Many around the world say that when fighting terror, we must avoid actions that are liable to enrage the Arab world, however effective and justified those actions might be. Let me state a simple retort: Bullshit... the hell with their anger.
Delusional Arab rage should not be veto power over counterterrorist policy. In our modern society, where so much primacy is given to "emotions" and "feelings", it's not surprising that we attach so much meaning to them, but it's still stupid. We will not change their values overnight-- the short term answer is to turn that rage into fear. I believe the threat (and implementation) of destruction and death is the only motivator that will work at this time. I really do think this harsh approach is the only solution and will actually *save lives* on both sides.
This cannot be done until the world ends its obsession with Arab anger (which is actually a largely anti-American and/or anti-semitic manifestation) Many wish to legitimize Arab rage and stress the "root causes" of terrorism. They say terrorists who murder children have some reason for doing so, which after investigation, will lead the rest of us to better understand them. Of course no perceived or actual wrong can justify the targeted mass slaughter of innocent civilians. Besides, careful -and honest- investigations into the so-called root causes of terrorism will lead to one nasty conclusion: They are brainwashed into lies, hatred, and violence.
According to these people I am an enemy of God. I am part of the Great Satan. Proclamations have been made to steal my wealth, hurt me, murder me. Their rage is overwhelming... but it's directed at a boogeyman instead of the religious and political leaders that have failed their people so completely. They do not seem angry that they live poorly while nobility lead ultra-rich lifestyles. They do not seem angry that Arafat has embezzled more than a billion dollars of aid money while his people rot. They are angry enough to explode bombs on Israeli women and children, yet not fazed that local terror leaders seduce their children into murder with the absurd promise that such acts will grant them 72 virgins in heaven. I don't know if I've ever seen such racism, religious intolerance, sexism, child abuse, and despotism... but damn it all THEY SURE ARE ANGRY!!! Boo-hoo
By catering to the murderous rage of terrorists and their supporters, we only promote more... more anger, more violence, more death. If we are going to win the war on terror, we need to stop becoming distracted with what may or may not enrage Arab radicals, and focus on what's going to defeat the terorrist assault: overwhelming force on those who encourage it, and, restructuring the type of society they live in.
Message to umbrella: I've never seen someone take up so much space and say so little. Like a kid throwing a tantrum... you have nothing to offer. You actually think that I can't support our actions in Iraq because I'm not on the front lines getting shot at? Yeah... uh, that's like, so logical. Great point dude. Keep it up.
Delusional Arab rage should not be veto power over counterterrorist policy. In our modern society, where so much primacy is given to "emotions" and "feelings", it's not surprising that we attach so much meaning to them, but it's still stupid. We will not change their values overnight-- the short term answer is to turn that rage into fear. I believe the threat (and implementation) of destruction and death is the only motivator that will work at this time. I really do think this harsh approach is the only solution and will actually *save lives* on both sides.
This cannot be done until the world ends its obsession with Arab anger (which is actually a largely anti-American and/or anti-semitic manifestation) Many wish to legitimize Arab rage and stress the "root causes" of terrorism. They say terrorists who murder children have some reason for doing so, which after investigation, will lead the rest of us to better understand them. Of course no perceived or actual wrong can justify the targeted mass slaughter of innocent civilians. Besides, careful -and honest- investigations into the so-called root causes of terrorism will lead to one nasty conclusion: They are brainwashed into lies, hatred, and violence.
According to these people I am an enemy of God. I am part of the Great Satan. Proclamations have been made to steal my wealth, hurt me, murder me. Their rage is overwhelming... but it's directed at a boogeyman instead of the religious and political leaders that have failed their people so completely. They do not seem angry that they live poorly while nobility lead ultra-rich lifestyles. They do not seem angry that Arafat has embezzled more than a billion dollars of aid money while his people rot. They are angry enough to explode bombs on Israeli women and children, yet not fazed that local terror leaders seduce their children into murder with the absurd promise that such acts will grant them 72 virgins in heaven. I don't know if I've ever seen such racism, religious intolerance, sexism, child abuse, and despotism... but damn it all THEY SURE ARE ANGRY!!! Boo-hoo
By catering to the murderous rage of terrorists and their supporters, we only promote more... more anger, more violence, more death. If we are going to win the war on terror, we need to stop becoming distracted with what may or may not enrage Arab radicals, and focus on what's going to defeat the terorrist assault: overwhelming force on those who encourage it, and, restructuring the type of society they live in.
Message to umbrella: I've never seen someone take up so much space and say so little. Like a kid throwing a tantrum... you have nothing to offer. You actually think that I can't support our actions in Iraq because I'm not on the front lines getting shot at? Yeah... uh, that's like, so logical. Great point dude. Keep it up.