[browardchad]

it means coming out and saying that Islam is a virulent and dangerous cult - not a legitimate religion

And inflame the Islamocrazies into massive suicidal attacks worldwide? I don't believe the President thinks that's in Americans' best interests, to say the least. If there is another major attack, whether nuclear or conventional, it will be more than evident that Islam is "a virulent and dangerous cult," and no amount of sweet talk will hold back the tide. We know American can survive, but, unfortunately, they don't.

[eno_]

The problem is what to do if there is no major attack. Does Islam continue to spread? Is there any plan to contain it and convert it to something that actually is a Religion of Peace? Can a resurgence of Zoroastrism be engineered in Iran? Christainity in Africa? In general, the problem with Islam will not be solved until there is genuine religious freedom of choice in what is now the Islamic world. The people in those countries have to have the option of leaving Islam, or we will be back at this point - it will only be a matter of time, and not a long time.