[Ratatoskr]

I don't mean this to be as rude as it sounds, but isn't all this an elaborate way of saying Arabs are stupid and lazy?

[Mr. Mulliner]

It certainly does sound like he's saying what you all said. Of course, he probably gets paid to write things less...ummm...bluntly.

I deal with people from all different cultures, especially Asian cultures. I'm very interested in worldview and how it's shaped and occassionally even teach on the subject. I can't say that I'm well versed in Arab culture, but the little I know does seem to indicate that there's something sets them apart and breeds animosity in their culture. Taking responsibility for one's actions seems to be very low in their hierarchy of cultural values.

[CatoRenasci]

...isn't all this an elaborate way of saying Arabs are stupid and lazy?

Yes. And, they refuse to see that it's their own fault!

[nagdt]

"I don't mean this to be as rude as it sounds, but isn't all this an elaborate way of saying Arabs are stupid and lazy?"

By George, I think you've got it!

[FITZ]

I don't mean this to be as rude as it sounds, but isn't all this an elaborate way of saying Arabs are stupid and lazy?

But in a way they themselves would agree and somehow think this was written by someone who admires them.

[coffmg]

The proces is not only an Arab thingy, but also the very foundation of the Demoncraps society. The zero sum based thinking of them is profound.{If a person has a dollar from hard work it means the dollar is not available to be given to someone that has chosen not to work,} Does that make sense? The only difference is the fact the Islamites think the Evil Americans are thwarting the will of Allah in making the Middle east the paradise it can be. My philosophy is God will not give me what I will not do for myself. The Arabs believe that Allah will give them everting they dream of. Question.....How powerfull is a god that can't overcome a puny and evil American?

[Mind-numbed Robot]

I don't mean this to be as rude as it sounds, but isn't all this an elaborate way of saying Arabs are stupid and lazy?

I think it is saying this about the Arab culture, that the Arab culture encourages attitudes that lead to this assumption. I know it is easy to think, "So what? What difference does that make?", but the difference is that Arabs not raised in that culture, i.e. second and third generation Arabs raised in other cultures, may not be the same. I know several Iranians who are quick to point out that they are Persians, not Arabs. They hold the Arabs in disdain.

[Republic of Texas]

They are basically 2 year olds who have never grown up. We all know the most effective way to deal with 2 year olds. (Go ahead, try to have some dialogue with an angry 2 year old)

[sinkspur]

It stresses that it does not make much sense for the Muslim to act in certain situations, since much is in "Allah’s will" anyway. As a result, there is often little motivation for Arabs to take action for change or to evaluate critically their own circumstances.

Animals don't possess the capability for self-reflection, nor do they change behavior unless they are forced to.

But animals are animals.

[Cachelot]

but isn't all this an elaborate way of saying Arabs are stupid and lazy?

You mean to describe Arab culture is to be saying they're stupid and lazy?

[PeoplesRepublicOfWashington]

I don't mean this to be as rude as it sounds, but isn't all this an elaborate way of saying Arabs are stupid and lazy?

If you were intelligent enough to understand the article and ambitious enough to actually read it, you wouldn't have to ask silly questions. Are you an Arab?