Speaking as a historian, any comparison of these Islamic midgets to American and Godly giants such as Hamilton, Jefferson, Franklin, Madison, Washington, Adams and Mason isn't just an amusing false analogy; ...other than the accidental discovery of algebra, art that might appeal to some, and a few fairy tales involving flying carpets, the Arabic culture has contributed absolutely NOTHING to civilized society. Instead, the culture has concentrated on such barbaric practices as "honor killings," female circumcision, beheadings, and suicidal sacrifice for the hope of gaining 42 virgins in paradise. No, professor, these are dwarfs and I resent Bush's comparison to America's great founders--then, again, why should I expect a little "shrub" to appreciate the huge "Trees of Liberty"?
I never compared the men to any of the Founding Fathers. All I said was that there were philosophers and great thinkers in the Islamic world...........and there were. That was what you were scoffing at out of your ignorance.
The presence of the barbarians does not negate the presence of those who are civil, intelligent and thoughtful. The culture and religion present great problems, but my whole point (which you apparently chose to miss) is that humans are humans...........created in God's image, with imagination, soul and a desire for God. The Islamic people are innately no different than we are.
One of the things that our freeing them has done is open these dark lands to the Light of the Gospel. The freedom our troops under our Commander in Chief have brought to them is more significant than you naysaying Bush bashers will ever admit.........but as one who has had a son in theatre, and as one who has been praying for the Iraqi people while I have prayed for our soldiers, I am extremely optimistic about what is going on.
It is not naive. It is faith, and confidence in the God who sent His Son to die for ALL people........not just Americans.