Muddled East versus Wild West

Free Republic ^ | Nov. 18, 2001 | IronJack

[IronJack]

Nobody can argue that Middle Eastern and Western cultures haven't evolved along different lines. And given the suicidal tendencies of Islamic extremists, one has to wonder if the despair of that forsaken culture finds its highest expression in murder, mayhem, and violence.

[Lejes Rimul]

You are so ignorant it is frightening.

[Lejes Rimul]

Well, first of all, it's spelled "possible". Secondly, Islam isn't a culture, it's a religion. Get it straight.

[Lejes Rimul]

If you'd bothered to read the last part of my comment, you would have encountered my point.

[Mr. Jeeves]

By consigning women to doormat status, the males of that society have denied themselves the psychic sustenance accorded by a loving helpmeet.

Feminist brainwashing has denied that to a generation of men here, too. So maybe our cultures aren't so different...

[IronJack]

Islam isn't a culture, it's a religion.

And I'M the one who's ignorant?!!!

Do you think for an instant that you can separate religion and culture?!! What moral force shapes culture more strongly than religion, you bonehead? Islamic culture reflects Islamic religion, just as Western culture reflects the Judeo-Christian ethic. Anyone who's studied sophomore Western Civ has been exposed to that concept.

You've obviously missed the entire point of the article.

[IronJack]

Your picture points out graphically the differences between our cultures. Our kids might play with GI Joe and Power Rangers. These kids -- from this tender age even -- are taught to be self-propelled smart bombs. If that isn't a difference, at least in degree if not in quality -- then Barbie is a real girl and those mean hunters really DID kill Bambi's mom.

[Lejes Rimul]

Obviously you didn't read the rule about no personal attacks, "bonehead".

You expect me to believe that Arab Muslims have the exact same culture as Chinese Muslims have the exact same culture as American converts? Mmm...? If that's the "point" of your vanity, then you're the ignorant one.

[IronJack]

Obviously you didn't read the rule about no personal attacks, "bonehead".

Take a look at post #2. I'm sorry about "bonehead." I should have said "hypocrite."

You expect me to believe that Arab Muslims have the exact same culture as Chinese Muslims have the exact same culture as American converts? Mmm...? If that's the "point" of your vanity, then you're the ignorant one.

That's NOT the point! That's the exact OPPOSITE of the point! Different cultures beget different values. The culture of the Middle East (nowhere did I mention China or American Muslims) is vastly different than that of the United States. Consequently, they can't be expected to view life and death the same way we do. They certainly can't be assumed to see conflict the same way, or its resolution.

If you can't contribute anything more than this bilge, why don't you find another thread to hang out on? Getting yourself all agitated will just earn you a longer stay in Isolation.

[blam]

Good post. Thanks.

[ScholarWarrior]

I agree.
Actually, I would go further and submit that the world is not large enough for the culture of the west and this barbarism to coexist.
Some in the Middle East will choose to come with us in the comity of nations.
Others will perish. By the millions if necessary.

[TightSqueeze]

From a purely secular evolutionary point of view it would seem that islam has perfected a genetic defect that will most likely render it extinct in the near future. Those stricken with this defect will find it more difficult to succeed in a world that has become fearful of their effect on the local society. The world has proven its effectiveness in eliminating truly evil cultures such as the lost empires of the Aztec, Mayan and Nazi.

[My Identity]

...truly evil cultures such as the lost empires of the Aztec, Mayan and Nazi.

And let's not forget that this perfectly illustrates the nonsense known as 'cultural diversity'. Liberal lefties wanting to preserve evil.

MI

[IronJack]

Thank you.

[IronJack]

This could very well escalate into more than just a clash of cultures. If the Muslims press us, and force us into an us-or-them decision, I know where MY loyalties lie.

[blam]

"If the Muslims press us, and force us into an us-or-them decision, I know where MY loyalties lie."

Kill all the crazy bastards.