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To: Cincinatus' Wife
"CNN says American troops are advancing here and here but it's all lies," says Al-Zabe

Delusional--that is the only word I can think of to describe this thinking.

In all my travels, the Arab mindset has puzzled me the most. It is almost psychotic is some ways. Do I think, "all Arabs are terrorists" as the man above stated. Surely, no. However, there is an incredible inferiority and persecution complex in the Arab world that is unlike anything else I have ever encountered.

Once, I was at a hotel swimming pool in Bahrain--very luxurious. I had lunch with a very nice man and his family. His little daughter and I swam and played tag in the pool--and we got along splendidly. Later, over a poolside drink--he wanted to engage me in politics. As we talked, he started getting angry, and mentioning the "Jews--those bloodsuckers!" --phrases like that. His mood swing was incredible to behold.

Even Mr. Spock would not be able to endure it long.

12 posted on 04/04/2003 1:28:48 AM PST by SkyPilot
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To: SkyPilot
If you're fed a daily diet of hate by government run news, I suppose you become filled with hate. It will take generations to change this, But hey! We have the time and the talent. No reason for not bringing freedom to the world.
13 posted on 04/04/2003 1:37:56 AM PST by Cincinatus' Wife
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