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Submitted by Kiel Hesselmann (Denmark), Jun 2, 2010 at 17:51

In one way or another Muslims tend to attributing their own traits or attitudes to all others (including other Muslim sects). It's the definition of the psychological term projection. Their anger and their innermost urge to bend the world to their own misconceptions are legio. In their futility they try to force their will upon the surroundings. But the surroundings seldom give in. As modern Western (and Eastern) psychology says about mans hope for survival: Know thyself and be wise. Flow with the waves - the ups and downs, but do not misintrepret your neighbor. The Buddhists and the Hindus put is this way: The "I" you are so proud of causes you much pain. If you cannot get rid of the "I" - and for sure most cannot - then at least diminish it - for your own good. - There's a long way to go for the majority of Muslims.

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Title Commenter Date Thread
The Think Tank [12 words]Bob StruckJun 3, 2010 11:10173783
Does this kind of thing really deserve a response? [10 words]Abu NudnikJun 3, 2010 01:56173773
Think Tanks? [105 words]Jascha KesslerJun 2, 2010 20:28173760
Projective traits [152 words]Kiel HesselmannJun 2, 2010 17:51173757
One-Man Rule Conspiracy Grows With Time [92 words]GloriaJun 2, 2010 11:22173749
"Think Tank" is probably just a translation error [8 words]Paul BJun 2, 2010 08:35173737
Much better [18 words]VijayMay 31, 2010 10:47173579
Okay, I will admit the truth, I Phil Greend am the head of the biggest, most controlling " think tank " in America, and yes we do control all most everthing in America ! [167 words]Phil GreendMay 29, 2010 22:21173519
The DaVinci Code - Maybe it's like that. [26 words]Mark D.May 29, 2010 20:31173516
Think Tank Of What [67 words]Mark D.May 29, 2010 20:25173513
Pakistan a Think Thank for future Islamic terrorists of the world. [145 words]CarlaMay 29, 2010 20:02173512

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