I have heard Dr. Jasser twice on the Mark Levin Show, and am impressed with what he has to say. I want to believe he is truthful and sincere. And, if that is the case, I also truly wish there were more like him.
However, as in “The Infestation Grows,” I do not believe there is any such thing as a “moderate” Muslim, although many people wish there were such a thing. Either you are a Muslim, or you are no longer a Muslim - one or the other. Sure, maybe there are Muslims who want to reform the backwards entity that Islam represents, but that effort will probably get them nowhere except the edge of a sword on their necks.
Perhaps a moderate Muslim is one who has been “westernized” or “Americanized.” But, when push comes to shove, with whom will they stand? Us, or the enemy? A Muslim can swear allegiance to the US Constitution all day long, but on the battle line I don’t want one of them behind me.
BTW, because of what Iran has done, and continues to do, every single one of its strategic targets should be erradicated, not necessarily with nukes -just wiped out.
Saudi Arabia exists to promote Wahabbism, for sure. But, I think they are extremely fearful of Iran and of what events the actions of that rogue state can precipitate.
The superficial difference between Saudi Arabia and Iran is that the former is Sunni Muslim, and the latter Shi'a Muslim. This makes them theological enemies. But there appears to be not a dime's worth of difference between them when it comes to embracing Islamic theocratic law. Both are anti-Western. It's just that Iran is more obvious about it. I mentioned they are already conducting proxies wars against us, in Iraq and Afghanistan. Also they are waging proxy war against our ally, Israel, through Hamas and Hezbollah.
Probably it is the latter that is really concerning to the House of Saud. They like "stability" — the status quo greatly enriches the ruling house, what with all that oil wealth, the price of which they manipulate to their own advantage; and they don't want anybody to "rock the boat." As long as their customers are from the West, they can't let their anti-Western sentiment show too much....
I'd like to believe that there is such a thing as a "moderate" Muslim; but the jury's still out. Your point about assimilation into the American system as promoting such a possibility is well-taken. But then the question becomes, are they actually assimilating? I notice that honor killings are taking place here, and it isn't the Amish who are perpetrating them....
The Amish aren't big on assimilation either. But they respect the American legal system and generally conduct themselves as full, responsible citizens, following the law, paying their taxes, exercising the franchise, etc. Plus I am not aware of any Amish plotting against Americans....
Thank you so much, Overwatcher, for your excellent observations!