I’ve said for years now that Dubya set us back at least 25 years in properly addressing Islam with his “religion of peace” nonsense.
At the time, I chalked it up to the idea that often diplomacy consists of saying “nice doggie!” to the cur that is threatening you, while looking for a rock. I now think he really meant it and believes it.
Nah, I think he knew full well about the maniacal murdering morons. The evidence being; his comment that the "War on Terrorism" could last a hundred years.
He was right, it probably will.