[death2tyrants]

“You aren’t the least bit uncomfortable about the order of these completely-at-odds resolutions?”

No. I reject the notion that the only correct interpretation of Islam is that of Bin Laden’s. So I don’t see contradiction. Also, the government of Iraq is allied against the extremists. The extremists are waging war on the government of Iraq.

” What happens when “the provisions of Islam” conflict with “the basic freedoms” clause? Naturally, the Imams make Islam take a second seat to “basic freedoms.” “

Imams? Are you sure you’re not talking about Iran?

[farmer18th]

No. I reject the notion that the only correct interpretation of Islam is that of Bin Laden’s.

Since I've been accused of being a troll, and accused you of the same, let me just say this: everyone would LOVE to see Western Democracy in the middle east. Where I think you and Condi and Bush have it wrong is that this assumption of yours--that Bin Laden's Islam is a radical aberration--is flat wrong. Are most Muslims relatively peaceful, get-along sorts? Yes. Is there religion "get-along?" Absolutely not. The moderate Muslims routinely lose their arguments with their radical friends--because the radicals have it easier squaring their interpration with the Q'uran. Until we begin converting Muslims, we will not win this battle. We identified Marxism as an evil world view, and we prevented it from spreading. Islam may be a very large world cancer, but we can't treat cancer by failing to call it what it is.

[PapaBear3625]

No. I reject the notion that the only correct interpretation of Islam is that of Bin Laden’s. So I don’t see contradiction.

The only correct interpretation of Islam is Mohammod's

In the Quran we have

Ye have indeed in the Messenger of Allah a beautiful pattern (of conduct) for any one whose hope is in Allah and the Final Day, and who engages much in the Praise of Allah.

The actions and behavior of Mohammad is what DEFINES "good and righteous" conduct for Muslims.

And who was Mohammad? Mohammad was a psychopathic desert bandit chieftain, a man who made his living from robbing caravans and pillaging towns and villages, a rapist, a child molester, a murderer, a liar. ALL these qualities of Mohammad MUST be held as examples to be followed by a devout Muslim