The enemy within -- and it's not who you think (David Warren nails Islamofascism's 5th column)

Ottawa Citizen - Canada ^ | September 13, 2006 | David Warren

[GMMAC]

"Blair ... has been steadfast in his support for America."

You've stated virtually all that's positive that can be said about Tony Blair (see my post #11).

BTW, one Muslim who definitely 'gets it' when it comes to the Islamofascists is Salim Mansur.

[Valin]

Both have recently broken with habitual discretion, and made attempts to name the enemy. This has, if anything, added to their unpopularity, for when they mention that the enemy presents himself as Islamic, there are shrill cries not only from radical Muslims, but across the spectrum of the Left in the West.


Why is anyone suprised at this. It does beg the question to the Left...who's side are you on?

[Brian Allen]

<< I give Blair lotsa credit though. He has been steadfast in his support for America. >>

"Steadfast" is too strong for me. Australian Prime Minister, John Howard, has been steadfast. Mr Blair, teamed up immediately before and in the early days of the Iraq Expedition with the hapless Colin Powell and his treasonous State Department brahmanas, allowed the Saddamists to move their weapons and slip away -- and thus set up the situation with which we are now dealing.

And his support -- much appreciated as it is and although to be lauded -- has always been for Judeo-Christian/Western/Human Civilization rather than specifically for America.

In ways that every other in post-Christian Europe and most in both the Westminster Parliament and among those who comprise his electorate seem unable to see, Mr Blair knows our fight is for the survival -- or not -- of our very civilization.

And for that, I'll join in thanking God for him.

[pissant]

The NY Post ran a GREAT article from an arab yesterday. I'll see if I can find it.

[Brian Allen]

<< I give Blair lotsa credit though. He has been steadfast in his support for America. >>

"Steadfast" is too strong for me. Australian Prime Minister, John Howard, has been steadfast. Mr Blair, teamed up immediately before and in the early days of the Iraq Expedition with the hapless Colin Powell and his treasonous State Department brahmanas, allowed the Saddamists to move their weapons and slip away -- and thus set up the situation with which we are now dealing.

And his support -- much appreciated as it is and although to be lauded -- has always been for Judeo-Christian/Western/Human Civilization rather than specifically for America.

In ways that every other in post-Christian Europe and most in both the Westminster Parliament and among those who comprise his electorate seem unable to see, Mr Blair knows our fight is for the survival -- or not -- of our very civilization.

And for that, I'll join in thanking God for him.

[pissant]

He sent troops, and lots of them. Gotta respect that.

[Fair Go]

This is an excellent article.

[Brian Allen]

I do.

And them.

[ChessExpert]

Excellent article. I think it is right on the mark.

Our real enemy is within us, in the immense constituency of the half-educated narcissists pouring from our universities each year -- that glib, smug, liberal, and defeatist "victim culture" itself, that inhabits the academy, our media, our legal establishment, the bureaucratic class. The opinion leaders of our society, who live almost entirely off the avails of taxation, make their livelihoods biting the hands that feed them, and undermining the moral order on which our solidarity depends.

I think this was the real enemy in the Cold war also.

I was recently on vacation and stayed at a B&B. One lady was from Boston and rhapsodized about how many universities and colleges there were and “how highly intelligent” people were. Well, I can take a little regional pride, and I like to be polite, so I did not argue. But if it were to happen again, I might say (or at least think), “Do people who spend their entire lives in school ever grow up?” It is not just a jibe. I really think they don’t. These perpetual children do not value the military, courage, sacrifice, or anything else that does not fluff up their egos.

[GladesGuru]

"Holy Hypocracy" is part of all branches of Islam, as I read them. Therefore, I remain convinced that Islam and its believers are inherently antithetical to Judeo-Christian based Western societies.

History, alas seems to support my position. In this debate I wish the facts were otherwise, as I would like to be proven wrong.

[okie01]

And I hope I am proven right.

I have no interest in eradicating Islam from the face of the earth. But I'm prepared to support such an action if I am wrong.

[MHGinTN]

"We won't know what trouble is, until the little men replace them." Actually, the contrast of leadership from Bush to the feckless degeneracy of the previous eight-year sleaze merchant and his sycophancy who soiled the Oval Office and Oval Office sink IS QUITE stark and bodes an education when the little men who worship the previous degenerate and defended his criminal, degenerate, and immoral behavior return to power over us ... since they defended and gave approval to his degeneracy, we can know they will behave at least as badly, never as morally as President Bush. Their current lie campaign undermining the war is also an educational tool, for adults.

[potlatch]

Thanks Bitt

[ChessExpert]

Thanks for the reasoned debate.

I don't want to make an enemy of all Muslims either. But I think Islam is inherently dangerous in a way, and to an extent, that is unique.

Short term, I think we have to do everything we can to marginalize Islamic Jihadists. That will take all our will. Longterm? We have to keep up the short term goal of marginalizing Islam, perpetually. In America, we should return to the melting pot idea, and do away with hyphenated Americans. It's a cultural battle, but I don't see any alternative to fighting it. Absolutely NO to Sharia in America. In fact, no country should have Sharia. Freedom of religion is a Universal idea that we should advocate (at least) worldwide.

[okie01]

I don't want to make an enemy of all Muslims either. But I think Islam is inherently dangerous in a way, and to an extent, that is unique.

A pluperfect synopsis of my view.

By the same token, I fully understand and appreciate the Guru's stance. My argument is simply that his thinking might be premature.

Don't make a billion-and-a-half enemies if you don't have to. That makes perfect sense, for now. But, just maybe, you have to...

[mjolnir]

Mr Bush's speeches have been far better than Tony Blairs.

True, and President Bush has AT LEAST the equal of Blair in the press conferences they've shared...The President would have rocked Question time imo!

But the press-- including much of the conservative press--- started with the idea that Bush is dumb (and/or inarticulate) and nothing will ever change that he is for them.

[Fair Go]

How many in the media could qualify as fighter pilots as Bush has done? How about zero! Bush is also far better educated than most journalists. Also, how many professors could qualify as fighter pilots? It never ceases to amaze how members of the lunar left who cannot spell, who are illiterate when it comes to history, are prepared to attack Bush's intelligence.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the ping!

[ntnychik]

We won't know what trouble is, until the little men replace them.

Great article. Thanks for the ping!

[Sam Gamgee]

Seriously, I am sick of conservatives who apologize for Islam and Bush is one of those. He continues to use the White House to missionize for Islam. Why do thou protest so much that Islam is a noble and peaceful religion?