You sure put that shot in the 10-ring. The events that detail our repeated clash with the Muslim world are rarely mentioned, even in most college history courses.
In October, 732, Charles Martel met Abd-er-Rahman outside of Tours and defeated and slew him in a battle (the Battle of Poitiers). This must remain one of the great events in the history of the world, as the outcome of the battle would determine whether Christian Civilization should continue or Islam prevail throughout Europe. Why, it's almost embarrassing to speak of such brutality in today's politically-correct world. Never mind the minor details that Western Civilization hung in the balance and prevailed because someone opened up the big can of whoop-ass.
In 1683, another nearly unheard-of battle took place. At the Seige of Vienna, the Polish warrior-king Jan III Sobieski led his army and joined the Austrian and German forces opposing the invading Turks. Again, Western Civilization was saved, and less than 100 years before a new country, "The United States of America" was born.
Early 20th century: General Pershing is said to have dealt harshly - but effectively - with the Islamic fanatics. He might've sewed 'em up in pigskins for burial, poured pig guts over them, dipped execution bullets in pig fat, all those nasty things. The stories are not exactly confirmed, and it may well be that Pershing himself was not directing these activities. It's plain, though, that *someone* figured out what made those savages cry for their mommas.
We better figure out how to meet this challenge once again and settle this problem permanently.
and BUMP to 466