Politicians take the doable approach. The truth very rarely enters into the equation. If Bush advocated taking on Islam, how many people would agree? Incrementalism is the stepstone of politics. I am not a politician. I can speak my mind and still keep my job because my opinions are not connected to my job. The truth speaks for itself, this article is the first I have seen in the 3 1/2 years since 9/11 that has Muslims saying anything denouncing 9/11. You explain that to me. Especially when the Koran says that it is desirable to lie to the enemy of Islam about it's true intentions.
Bush may believe that there are "moderate" Muslims or he may be buying time for those who don't see the danger or some other reason none of us are aware of. Who is to say. All I am saying is that you need to hear what the Muslims have to say when they think you can't understand them. I think you should get some transcribed sermons from some good sources. Look it up, do some research, it will be a real eye opener
I don't have to look it up....i have knowledge of it and where you and the other guy are wrong is that, and you can go back and look at my posts, you seem to think I'm standing up for Islam as a whole......I certainly am not and never said it......ever........but I would stand up for anyone that denounced terrorism no matter who they are and that includes the guy who posted this spread. The trouble as I see it is that you so hate them that you have generalized from my post that I support them.....tell me where I said that please.....and you must not have seen that there have been various reports on Muslims speaking out, not alot I admit but they exist and one group even took out major one page ads in the Times or Post....again in case you didn't read it.......I do not support Islam per se, I stand up for those who denounce it.........why would I need to read the Koran to do that...I know you are passionate about your point but there are also experts I listen to that say there are moderate Muslims......I'll believe them first if you don't mind