Probably true. Which is why the American (or Western) strain of Anti-Americanism is so dangerous. The US intellectuals and academics on the Left want to us to “see things from their point of view” and “understand how our foreign policy causes them to hate us”. But to sit back and try to see the “big picture” is not a luxury we have when faced with irrational, blind hatred that wants to destroy us.
Too true. Too true. I wish I had some original answers...but I don't.
Speak softly but carry a big stick. Free speech. Freedom. Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty. Forums like this one. Patience and fortitude.
It's all been said before...and remains the best way.