Posted on 07/09/2005 1:38:05 AM PDT by TheOtherOne
Tony Blair Says Leaders Must Faces Terrorism's Root Causes
Published: Jul 9, 2005 LONDON (AP) - British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Saturday it is crucial to address terrorism's underlying causes, which he identified as deprivation, lack of democracy and ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Thursday's bomb attacks on London demonstrate the pressing need for world leaders to tackle problems like poverty, he told British Broadcasting Corp. radio. He said leaders had taken on some of those issues at the G-8 summit of the world's wealthy nations in Scotland this week.
"I think this type of terrorism has very deep roots," Blair said. "As well as dealing with the consequences of this - trying to protect ourselves as much as any civil society can - you have to try to pull it up by its roots," he said.
That meant boosting understanding between people of difference religions, helping people in the Middle East see a path to democracy and easing the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, he said.
"Ultimately what we now know, if we didn't before, is that where there is extremism, fanaticism or acute and appalling forms of poverty in one continent, the conseqences no longer stay fixed in that continent," Blair said.
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The root cause is NEVER about money. The root cause is Islam, the demented death cult.
deprivation, lack of democracy and ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Now contrast that with what Churchill said (The River War, 1899)...
"How dreadful are the curses which Mohammedanism lays on its votaries! Besides the fanatical frenzy, which is as dangerous in a man as hydrophobia in a dog, there is this fearful fatalistic apathy. Improvident habits, slovenly systems of agriculture, sluggish methods of commerce, and insecurity of property exist wherever the followers of the Prophet rule or live. A degraded sensualism deprives this life of its grace and refinement; the next of its dignity and sanctity. The fact that in Mohammedan law every woman must belong to some man as his absolute property - either as a child, a wife, or a concubine - must delay the final extinction of slavery until the faith of Islam has ceased to be a great power among men.
"Individual Moslems may show splendid qualities. Thousands become the brave and loyal soldiers of the Queen: all know how to die. But the influence of the religion paralyses the social development of those who follow it. No stronger retrograde force exists in the world. Far from being moribund, Mohammedanism is a militant and proselytising faith. It has already spread throughout Central Africa, raising fearless warriors at every step; and were it not that Christianity is sheltered in the strong arms of science - the science against which it had vainly struggled - the civilisation of modern Europe might fall, as fell the civilisation of ancient Rome."
One has to ask, why can't our leaders (Bush and Blair) call a spade a spade? Blair says we must understand the root cause...and then sidesteps the opportunity to tell us what it is.
It is True Islam, of course...nothing more, nothing less. Churchill knew that over 100 years ago and had the guts to tell us.
Unless "root cause" means Clerics, then it's the same old, same old.
I know, the root cause of terrorism is global warming! That's it!
We should make the reconstruction of Islam a conversation topic with EVERY moslem we contact. Ask them, in a pleasant and hopeful way:
We: "Are you a reconstructed Moslem?"
He: "Uh, uh. No, I am a true faithful moslem. What do you mean?"
We: "I mean, does the denomination you belong to require its members TO DISAVOW those parts of the Koran that call for Jihad and Dar-al-Islam, and to embrace peace with Jews and Christians?
He: "No."
We: "Stay out of my life, then."
You're giving them too much credit. There's two ways to looking at the issue:
2. We believe (rightly so), that regardless of history, politics, economics, etc., Islam's principle tenet is expansion via violent means, and that the mantle of victomhood is merely a cover.
It really makes one wonder if the South, Japan & Germany had utilized this type of strategy. Oh wait, they did; which is why Lincoln, Wilson & FDR implemented all sorts of controls to suppress dissent that was really artful propaganda utililized by the enemy.
Winston Churchill wasn't a puppet to political correctness. Oh, for us to have another leader with the courage and wisdom of Churchill!
Until this cult is confronted and exposed for what it really is...EVIL, I'm afraid there will be no conquering this enemy!
Other religions have had their split ups due to differences in theology. There may well be a branch of Islam that disagrees with the need for Islam to dominate the world. If so, they will stand up one day and divide the Islamic world into two groups. One group will continue with war and the other group will join the other religions who have already decided to behave tolerantly towards other religions. This is a long way of saying that some of the 20% will decide to live.
We really need a decent news program in the mornings during the weekend. There is nothing fair and balanced on Fox in the morning on Saturdays or Sunday.
I really like Blair and Bush. But when a person doesn't speak the pure unvarnished truth, they are either lying directly or telling a lie of omission. I just can't understand how such good and natural leaders fail to speak the truth about the most important issue of the day.
If you want to blame anything, go blame Muhammad. The root cause of terrorism is the Muhammedan religion which was founded by that blood thirsty psycho killer 1400 years ago. All Muhammedans are commanded to emulate the life of Muhammad.
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Probably more like 12%, kill the barbarians and then civilize their children.
I agree the problem is ideology, not economics.
Truth isn't what is sought anymore Dark Skies. Political Correctness is the rule of law. We claim to have Freedom of Speech in this Country, but when the TRUTH is spoken the person is vilified or called intolerant.
The Truth is the Truth, and NOT saying it doesn't change that!
"For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but [wanting] to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires; and will turn AWAY their ears from the TRUTH, and will turn aside to myths." 2 Timothy 4:3-4
Although this Scripture was talking about Spirituality, the same can be said about political leaders.
Amazing, but true. Hits the nail on the head. The Truth is the cornerstone of spirituality. Lying for political expediency negates spirituality even if that's not the intent. Sometimes I wonder if our leaders are not immature spiritually and therefore in over their heads.
As Rabbi Daniel Lapin says:
Politics is nothing other than the practical application of your most deeply held moral and spiritual values.
When a leader obscures the Truth or tiptoes around it, a shot is fired across the bow of the Spirituality (cap intended) of his/her followers, his/her nation, and, indeed, the world.
It is a blow to the Truth and a boost for the father of lies.
"... but we have renounced the things hidden because of shame, not walking in craftiness or adulterating the word of God, but by the manifestation of truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God." 2 Corinthians 4:2
The attempt to legislate "hate crimes" is another campaign to silence the Truth and weaken this Country!
Your use of 'mate' shows your lack of observation which in turn makes me question your IQ.... AKA.... 'your ignorance' level.
The incorrect use of 'your' in the first sentence along with your use of 'mate' tells me you are from....perhaps....maybe....'down under'????
SATAN'S BARGAIN: Prophet of Doom (snip)
I have distilled a Best of the Meccans list of accusations against Muhammad and his claims from the hundreds that permeate the Quran. For your reading pleasure: He is liar and a magician. He is possessed by devils. He is an insane plagiarizing poet. The Meccans called him a lunatic, a farfetched forger, a fool, a specious pretender, and deceitful. The unbelievers said: He is a deceiving sorcerer, turning many gods into one deity. They saw an ulterior motive behind the Quran. It is a fabrication. They laugh at the Quran. Allah hasnt sent down anything. You are only speaking lies. This is nothing but pure sorcery. The unbelievers say, The Quran is nothing but earlier peoples lore. These are fables of antiquity which he has reinvented. What sort of prophet is this? Why was no angel sent to him? These are only confused dreams. He has invented them. Let him bring a miracle to us as the earlier prophets did. They say of the prophet, He has forged the Quran. We find him full of folly and a liar to boot.
I have distilled a Best of the Meccans list of accusations against Muhammad and his claims from the hundreds that permeate the Quran. For your reading pleasure: He is liar and a magician. He is possessed by devils. He is an insane plagiarizing poet. The Meccans called him a lunatic, a farfetched forger, a fool, a specious pretender, and deceitful. The unbelievers said: He is a deceiving sorcerer, turning many gods into one deity. They saw an ulterior motive behind the Quran. It is a fabrication. They laugh at the Quran. Allah hasnt sent down anything. You are only speaking lies. This is nothing but pure sorcery. The unbelievers say, The Quran is nothing but earlier peoples lore. These are fables of antiquity which he has reinvented. What sort of prophet is this? Why was no angel sent to him? These are only confused dreams. He has invented them. Let him bring a miracle to us as the earlier prophets did. They say of the prophet, He has forged the Quran. We find him full of folly and a liar to boot.
http://www.prophetofdoom.net/chapter1.html
The "Root" cause is the words in the Koran.
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