April 04, 2006
Imperial Islam
We are always being accused of being in some conspiracy to establish an empire. You know maybe all those suspicions of us in the Middle East is due to the fact that their culture conspiracy and deception is pervasive. They see us that way because thatÂ’s how they think.
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Opinionjournal : Khaled Mash'al, the leader of Hamas, fresh from the Islamist group's sweeping victory in the Palestinian elections:See we should respect Islam out of fear not because itÂ’s earned it.
This is because our nation is progressing and is victorious. . . . By Allah, you will be defeated. . . . Tomorrow, our nation will sit on the throne of the world. This is not a figment of the imagination but a fact. Tomorrow we will lead the world, Allah willing. Apologize today, before remorse will do you no good.
Among Islamic radicals, such gloating about the prowess and imminent triumph of their "nation" is as commonplace as recitals of the long and bitter catalog of grievances related to the loss of historical Muslim dominion. Osama bin Laden has repeatedly alluded to the collapse of Ottoman power at the end of World War I and, with it, the abolition of the Ottoman caliphate. "What America is tasting now," he declared in the immediate wake of 9/11, "is only a copy of what we have tasted. Our Islamic nation has been tasting the same for more than 80 years, of humiliation and disgrace, its sons killed and their blood spilled, its sanctities desecrated." Ayman al-Zawahiri, bin Laden's top deputy, has pointed still farther into the past, lamenting "the tragedy of al-Andalus"--that is, the end of Islamic rule in Spain in 1492.Yes all your suffering is our fault we have a lot more control over your nations than you do. Just like some Arab guy comes by and mows my yard. Or at least I wish he would. And where do they get these silly ideas. Muhammed of course.
These historical claims are in turn frequently dismissed by Westerners as delusional, a species of mere self-aggrandizement or propaganda. But the Islamists are perfectly serious, and know what they are doing.
"I was ordered to fight all men until they say, 'There is no god but Allah.' " With these farewell words, the prophet Muhammad summed up the international vision of the faith he brought to the world. As a universal religion, Islam envisages a global political order in which all humankind will live under Muslim rule as either believers or subject communities. In order to achieve this goal, it is incumbent on all free, male, adult Muslims to carry out an uncompromising "struggle in the path of Allah," or jihad.I for one am not too keen on being the subject of Muslim rule. How about you?
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After 9-11, I wondered when the next shoe would drop. Over the last few years we have seen charities closed down, and a great many American Muslims arrested for terrorist type actions against our nation. According to Mr. Bush, quite a few have been stopped that we have not heard of.
I am confident most of us read the Gunny's remarks in the past. Which were well written, but I believe the Gunny does not fully see the Muslim hate for those who stand in their way. When we see many locations being attacked at once across America I will consider it the other shoe being droped.
I don't think I will get a shot off, because there are several fast companys waiting to move should an event occur. However, if I do get a chance, every third round will be 00 buck. One can hope you know.
Posted by: Leatherneck at April 04, 2006 02:50 PM (D2g/j)
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I personally prefer the range and punch of my vintage Mosin Nagant 91/30, which is wickedly accurate with upgraded sights, but I still keep a shotgun handy too, for special occasions. I predict that both will get well-blooded within five years the way things are going, and my K-Bar will get used too if I have anything to do with it; I like to work up close, it's more personal that way. The 'slamotards are bound to get uppity within that time frame, and I'm going to make them pay when they do.
Posted by: Improbulus Maximus at April 04, 2006 04:31 PM (0yYS2)
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I.M., I hope it takes longer than five years. I want to see my orchard produce a lot of fruit, so I can make some peach, pear, and plum wine. If what they say about grapevines is true, mine will not produce enough well grown grapes until about five years from now.
The Frogs say anything less than ten years on a grapevine will not produce great wine. However, I do not like the Frogs.
Posted by: Leatherneck at April 04, 2006 07:30 PM (D2g/j)
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Well, it's best not to let your vines bear fruit until they're mature, because the fruit impedes the development of the vine. A good plant should look more like a bonsai tree than a vine, because it should be pruned ruthlessly until the trunk is thick and the limbs are few and stout. Such a plant will bear good, broad leaves and heavy bunches of grapes, ideally one or two bunches per branch. It's pretty much the same principle for any fruit tree; a stout tree with few fruit per limb makes better fruit.
Posted by: Improbulus Maximus at April 04, 2006 08:15 PM (0yYS2)
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You would think that with all that pent-up bloodlust Improbulus would be down at the army recruiting station tout suit for a quick tour of the triangle.
Perhaps he dislikes targets that can shoot back?
Posted by: Sonic at April 04, 2006 08:32 PM (Gsn6c)
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I.M., ignore Sonic. Sonic is just a little kid somewhere.
I do cut my vines back, and trim my fruit trees. This will be their fifth year of life, and I am hopeing to allow them to grow some grapes, and fruit. About a third of what I see they are trying to produce. Last year they wanted to bear fruit, but, I took all the fruit off to help the root system grow.
I should be able to make some wine this year.
Posted by: Leatherneck at April 04, 2006 09:22 PM (D2g/j)
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Yeah, he's an idiot. He has no idea I was in the Army when he was still shitting in diapers. But then, he probably still is, so it's a moot point. The worst part is that he represents the brain trust of the liberals worldwide.
Posted by: Improbulus Maximus at April 05, 2006 06:10 AM (0yYS2)
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I state publicly that I hate you and the guy that lives next door to you. I tell everybody in the bar tomorrow IÂ’m going to kick both your asses. (Both you and your neighbor heard me say it.)
The next day you come home from work and IÂ’m kicking ass on your neighbor I look at you and sayÂ… YouÂ’re next!
Posted by: I.M you filthy athiest =ANIMAL at April 06, 2006 05:14 PM (zqsRN)
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Well, that's nice, but it's too bad the Ritalin didn't work.
Posted by: Improbulus Maximus at April 07, 2006 06:18 AM (0yYS2)
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=Animal, I'm I.M.'s neighbor. I suggest you get in the gym, and get to where you can do a set of eight with 315lbs. Otherwise, I's going to rip your eyeballs out, and skull fuck you to death!
Posted by: Leatherneck at April 07, 2006 07:58 PM (D2g/j)
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