Comments Posted By expat
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THE LEFT HASN'T LEARNED A DAMNED THING FROM 9/11
What most discussions in the US fail to consider is the pre-Iraq situation in Europe.America was being increasingly demonized for starving Iraqi children, while European companies were waiting for an end to sanctions. Also, the Europeans kept pushing the dialogue of the cultures garbage, while ignoring or denying the extent of the Islamist problem in their own countries. VDH has two new articles on Europe that are very good.
Comment Posted By expat On 19.02.2006 @ 20:03
A DEAD WRONG HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE OF 9/11
What Ellis seems to have missed in his ranking is blackmail potential of unassimilated Muslim populations in allied countries and of radical groups in moderate Muslim countries. One only needs to look at the Danish cartoon reaction. My reaction to 9/11 was "I hope we get this right, because if we don't, no one else will be able to resist." I've lived in Europe for a long time, and I know how utopian and naive the people can be.
Ellis seems to be analysing from an island. He doesn't seem aware that European Muslims now get their news via satellite dish and are being subjected to truly obnoxious propaganda that can set off protests in a moment. He also seems oblivious to the effects of terrorist attacks on the global economy.
Comment Posted By expat On 29.01.2006 @ 20:02
