Is Islam a threat to the West?

[Frink]

No, not really in the broad sense. There are specific extremists who practice Islam who could be considered significant threats but as a whole no.

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Simply put; their nationalized oil companies are among our main sources of petroleum. Particularly in the case of Saudi Arabia.

Diplomatically speaking of course, since I don't think us on this forum expressing outrage at the policies of these countries is going to offend them into breaking off a very profitable trade.

The bold bit is the correct spelling of the word hesitate, for the record.

[Mr. Taft Republican]

Not in the slightest, they have their crazies, but we all do.

[J. J.]

No, it is part of the West.  Some radicals are.

[??????????]

Not in the slightest, they have their crazies, but we all do.

The problem is the MODERATES are doing NOTHING to stop the radicals. Their silence is a form of approval.

[Franzl]

Not in the slightest, they have their crazies, but we all do.

The problem is the MODERATES are doing NOTHING to stop the radicals. Their silence is a form of approval.

What do you suggest they do? I've heard several groups condemn acts of terrorism. What more can peaceful (the vast majority of) Muslims do?

[Mr. Taft Republican]

Not in the slightest, they have their crazies, but we all do.

The problem is the MODERATES are doing NOTHING to stop the radicals. Their silence is a form of approval.

What do you suggest they do? I've heard several groups condemn acts of terrorism. What more can peaceful (the vast majority of) Muslims do?

Nothing, moderates aren't willing to resort to violence, which is why we support them over the radicals.

What can we suggest? They become radical in their moderation?

[??????????]

Not in the slightest, they have their crazies, but we all do.

The problem is the MODERATES are doing NOTHING to stop the radicals. Their silence is a form of approval.

What do you suggest they do? I've heard several groups condemn acts of terrorism. What more can peaceful (the vast majority of) Muslims do?

They should overthrow their fascist governments, you wouldn't have to be a "radical' to do that. Their governments intentionally keep the populace ignorant to use them as puppets.

[Mr. Taft Republican]

You mean like Iran, with the Shah, that we installed?

[Antonio the Sixth]

Not really, but its followers certainly are.

I'm hesitating between "LOL" and "sigh".

[Хahar 🤔]

Not in the slightest, they have their crazies, but we all do.

The problem is the MODERATES are doing NOTHING to stop the radicals. Their silence is a form of approval.

What do you suggest they do? I've heard several groups condemn acts of terrorism. What more can peaceful (the vast majority of) Muslims do?

They should overthrow their fascist governments, you wouldn't have to be a "radical' to do that. Their governments intentionally keep the populace ignorant to use them as puppets.

Ah, but the thing is that the West supports those governments.