[browardchad]

You'd have to believe that Chirac is a closet Islamist.

Not really: simply an opportunist. At current birthrates and immigration policies, native Europeans will soon be overcome by Muslims. Colonial arrogance leads the political elite to believe they can control, even manipulate these hordes to their advantage.

It may not be as deliberate a strategy as Ledeen describes, but what matters is the result.

[A_perfect_lady]

Colonial arrogance leads the political elite to believe they can control, even manipulate these hordes to their advantage.

Exactly. Very key point.