[Publius]

Not at all. During the Dark Ages, Moslem Spain was the garden spot of Europe. There was street lighting, running water and sewers. Jews and Moslems lived in peace; in fact you weren't a "somebody" in Moslem Spain unless you had a Jewish doctor, lawyer or accountant on your payroll.

Andalus was (almost) the last time Islam served as a progressive force.

[Black Agnes]

Well, considering the recent taking of Spanish territory by the Moroccans, it is rather cheeky and inyourface indeed. Especially the 'commendation' to the Moroccan King. Make no mistake, once they're done with Israel and Kashmir, they'll start on Andalusia. Once a land has come under Sharia it must not be permitted to be otherwise. They want Spain back under Sharia, make no mistake.

[keithtoo]

Street lighting and running water huh?

I've heard they also had flying cars and robot butlers.

Or was that the Jetsons?