The "Democratic" Dictatorship of the West

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Failure of Western Capitalism

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The "Democratic" Dictatorship of the West

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Democracy is an idea that many have heard and support but few understand. Unfortunately for the world's population, it is the basis of international politics today. Democracy is not just 'an' idea but 'the' idea and is propagated with almost religious zeal. The setters of 'what is right' are the capitalist west, led by the USA; the most arrogant nation of them all. She prides herself, as does the U.K., as being the bastion of all that is good in world civilisation, arrogantly deciding what is right and who is evil. She haughtily props herself up as the owner of the ideal system for all, democracy. Any nation not following her system is labelled as oppressive, backward and dictatorial. Thus, 'undemocratic' has become a dirty word and nations that are put in this category are attacked for being unrepresentative of the will of their people. This attack will not spare the soon to be established Islamic state. Hence, it has become necessary to scrutinise this 'democracy' of the standard bearer to prove that it is nothing but a slogan shouted out to the world to intimidate it. In reality, neither of the ruling politicians in the USA or Britain are representative of their people and secondly to expose the fact that as an idea, democracy is inherently flawed.

The first aspect to mention is regarding how only the rich and powerful can influence elections, and thus the setting of legislation. It is a well-known fact that the only people who can independently stand for election are the rich. The US Presidential elections of 2000 are a case in point. Prospective candidates, Al Gore and George W Bush, are both millionaires in their own right. This wealth enables them to wield the influence that is required to be nominated as front-runners for their respective parties. In fact, for most of the 200-year history of the U.S. there have only been two parties both similar in nature, the Democrats and the Republicans. The U.S. is not really a multi-party state at all and therefore is no different to most third world countries, the same countries that it criticises for their lack of political pluralism.

Another contradiction is that many of the candidates receive large donations from big business to help them get elected. In the current campaign, Bush has raised over a $100 million in contributions (a record) for his campaign mostly from large companies. Gore has managed to raise similar amounts from some of the same companies. Now pause here for a second. One should ask why would large successful capitalist businesses that carefully scrutinise every investment for financial return give so much money for 'free' to presidential candidates? The answer is surely obvious to anyone who is not a politician. The presidential candidates will seek to ensure that the interests of those companies are protected once they assumed the Oval office. In any normal political language these contributions would be viewed as what they are, a form of institutionalised bribery and corruption on a mass scale. It is this mass funding, and the subsequent alliances made, that ensure that the country is run for the interests of the large multinationals rather than for the common man.

Compare this deep-rooted financial corruption within the West to the pristine example set by Islam. Allah (swt) warns in the Qur'an,

"And do not devour your wealth amongst yourselves through falsehood, and do not offer bribes to the authorities so that you may knowingly devour a part of the wealth of other people with injustice" (Al-Baqarah: 188)

The second aspect relates to the fact that the underlying idea of democracy is itself flawed. People tend to view democracy through rose tinted glasses. They view it essentially as an opportunity to vote in or vote out a political party every four or five years. However this should not be called democracy but election and is shared (with differences in some of the details) amongst other political systems. However what is the essence of democracy is that people can define law. The principle behind democracy is that the majority decision is always the right one. This is not only extreme but also very dangerous. For example the majority in both America and Britain for decades denied women the vote, discriminated against blacks and denied workers basic rights. Therefore we have nothing within the democratic system to safeguard anything or anyone against the whims and prejudices of the majority of people. Indeed if the majority of people voted in a referendum that murder or racism be legalised then this would be democratic as this would represent the will of the people. It is this type of legislation setting process, subject to human beings whims whether it is singular (in a dictatorship) or collective (in a democracy) which is so dangerous to effective governance for the whole population. So it is evident that there in reality is little difference between a 'democracy' and a dictatorship. Both are run for the rich and powerful, and both involve men ruling over men with their desires and fancies. Consequently, both are just as oppressive as each other.

Allah (swt) say's in the Qur'an,

"And whoever does not rule by that which Allah has revealed, they are of the oppressors" (Al-Ma’idah: 45)

The only difference is that 'democracy' maintains a facade of legitimacy and is propagated around the world as the panacea to all problems. However this is nothing but hypocrisy as can be seen in the blatant support of these so called 'democratic' Governments for some of the most brutal military regimes and monarchies in the world. The U.S.'s supports for regimes such as Saudi Arabia and Chile in the past are cases in point. Accordingly, The US and other western nations conveniently ignore 'democracy' in foreign affairs when it is opposed to the fulfilling of their national interests.

The Islamic Khilafah state is neither a democracy nor a dictatorship, nor is it a monarchy or theocracy, it is unique. Muslims do not choose to apply the language of the western political scientists to describe their system. They call it the Khilafah and consider it to be Allah's (swt) law on earth. However, despite the sovereignty being for Allah (swt) the right of selecting a ruler, and putting him straight, lies firmly within the hands of the people. Man simply implements the laws of the Creator and Legislator, Allah (swt) and his Shari'ah. This ensures that nobody is above the law, including the Khaleefah. Consequently, the importance laid on electing the right man is minimal, because the law and peoples rights will be protected and remain the same regardless of who rules.his Islamic Khilafah was the state that, within a very short time, conquered two thirds of the known world, including the Roman (Byzantine) and Persian Empires. It was this state that within just 50 years had gone from a small town in Arabia to conquering the whole of North Africa. It shone as a beacon of light and advancement. It subjected man only to the will of Allah (swt) and not to any other mans desire. Soon, Insha-Allah, it will return to guide mankind towards the right path. Allah (swt) say's,

"Surely we have revealed to you the book (al-Qur'an) with the truth so that you may rule between mankind by that which Allah has shown you, so be not a pleader for the treacherous." (An-Nisa: 105) TMQ

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Note that this is happening in the U.K.

During the rally on the Mall last week, one Arab was carrying a sign, "Islam came to dominate the world." Another post on this forum has informed us that a London-based sheick made an announcement that he will soon initiate, through certain cells already in place, a transition of Norway towards an Islamic state.

Now, in view of this, let us take some time and do soul-searching: why do they hate us? Nay, this all must be about Israel. If we just stop supporting Israel, they will leave Norway, U.K., and all of us alone.

Do you really think they will?

P.S. The link is courtesy of KnightHawk --- many thanks, Knight.

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FYI

[arkfreepdom]

"Islam came to dominate the world."

They can't even run their own pissant countries.

[knighthawk]

No democracy in islam:

No Separation of Church and State
Koran 004.105
YUSUFALI: We have sent down to thee the Book in truth, that thou mightest judge between men, as guided by Allah: so be not (used) as an advocate by those who betray their trust;
PICKTHAL: Lo! We reveal unto thee the Scripture with the truth, that thou mayst judge between mankind by that which Allah showeth thee. And be not thou a pleader for the treacherous;
SHAKIR: Surely We have revealed the Book to you with the truth that you may judge between people by means of that which Allah has taught you; and be not an advocate on behalf of the treacherous.

No opposition party is allowed in an Islamic State
koran 004.059
YUSUFALI: O ye who believe! Obey Allah, and obey the Messenger, and those charged with authority among you. If ye differ in anything among yourselves, refer it to Allah and His Messenger, if ye do believe in Allah and the Last Day: That is best, and most suitable for final determination.
PICKTHAL: O ye who believe! Obey Allah, and obey the messenger and those of you who are in authority; and if ye have a dispute concerning any matter, refer it to Allah and the messenger if ye are (in truth) believers in Allah and the Last Day. That is better and more seemly in the end.
SHAKIR: O you who believe! obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those in authority from among you; then if you quarrel about anything, refer it to Allah and the Messenger, if you believe in Allah and the last day; this is better and very good in the end.

koran 003.085
YUSUFALI: If anyone desires a religion other than Islam (submission to Allah), never will it be accepted of him; and in the Hereafter He will be in the ranks of those who have lost (All spiritual good).
PICKTHAL: And whoso seeketh as religion other than the Surrender (to Allah) it will not be accepted from him, and he will be a loser in the Hereafter.
SHAKIR: And whoever desires a religion other than Islam, it shall not be accepted from him, and in the hereafter he shall be one of the losers.

[Rightwing Canuck]

Norway??

[weikel]

Democracy isn't what made the West great science and capitalism did. Democracy is just mob rule( Republics are better but they suffer from the same problem to a lesser degree).

[mushroom]

Funny, but I think I was told the US is a republic.

[weikel]

I covered Republics in my post we used to be a Republic before commie Woodrow Wilson...

[montomike]

Norway has a muslim population of approximately 2-3%. I don't think Sharia is going to be happening there anytime soon.

[TopQuark]

Read here.

[Anamensis]

Europe has problems of a different sort. Did you know (I didn't till yesterday) that when a right wing party won "too many" seats in a democratic (since that's such a buzz word) election in Austria, the EU imposed sanctions on Austria?

Let me say that again: the EU imposed sanctions on a sovereign state to punish the people for having voted "wrong."

Oh, they lifted the sanctions later that year, but boy is that a chilling development. Ve vill make you wote ze vay ve vant you to wote!! And people wonder why anti-EU dude Le Pen has such a following.

[Frances_Marion]

The EU is the new Reich.

[serinde]

The Islamic Khilafah state is neither a democracy nor a dictatorship, nor is it a monarchy or theocracy, it is unique. ... They call it the Khilafah and consider it to be Allah's (swt) law on earth. ... Man simply implements the laws of the Creator and Legislator, Allah (swt) and his Shari'ah.

My dictionary defines theocracy as "a form of govt. in which God or a deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler. His laws being interpreted by the ecceslastical authorities."

I think these people need to either read a dictionary or learn to hide their lies better. This is flat-out ridiculous.

[11B3]

It is interesting to witness the dying throes of a huge cult during its' last days on earth. Enjoy your eternal residence in Hell, Islam.