Harsh words and actions are all that the islamists understand.

Submitted by Phil Greend (Canada), Jul 3, 2009 at 00:11

When the west tries to show compassion or kindness it is seen by islamists as a sign of weekness.

They may not like us, but if we are tough they will respect us and just might listen.

Hey who am I kidding the islamists will never do the right thing. It is not their nature. It is the same as the scorpian crossing the river on the back of the turtle. The scorpian stings the turtle. The turtle says why did you do that, now we will both die. The scorpion says " it is my nature, it is who I am " Meme for the islamists.

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