[T.L.Sink]

I agree with everything you said in your post. Did you get
a chance to check out my mail to Sashah (1/3, #119)? I'd
be curious to know your reaction. David Horowitz in his
book, "Unholy Alliance", discusses the link between the
Left and the Islamofascists - very interesting. You said
(ironically) that you were still waiting for the "mass-
exodus" from Islam. Actually, countries like France (and
other European countries) are experiencing a massive influx
of Muslims to such an extent that given their declining birthrates they soon will be minorities. Let's see how
the sanctimonious Euros deal with their new status -- the
fun is already beginning in Holland!

[BobL]

... I'd be curious to know your reaction...

Since you ask...as I see it the Left views this country as follows:

1) We are invincible and we are the bad guys. No enemy will every destroy us, because we have no enemies. Rather, countries like the Soviet Union are only responding to our aggressiveness. Thus, no need for a military. Same with the Muslims, they really don't hate us - rather they are again responding to our aggressiveness. If we didn't antagonize them, they would leave us alone - but we continue to antagonize.

2) We are too powerful. We need to be brought down a few notches. Since we don't have any enemies intent on destroying us, then why are we so strong (both economically and militarily)? Since the Muslims are willing to do the dirty work required to bring us down a few notches, you get the alliance (Liberal/Muslim).

If you don't feel that your way of life is threatened by the Muslims (or anyone else, for that matter), then you can basically choose whoever is available to help accomplish your goals. Since the Soviet Union is gone, the Muslims are the next best thing.

That's my take.