Overall, "nonviolence" is a pipe dream in historical perspective of Islamic populations.

Submitted by kman (United States), May 15, 2011 at 18:42

It may be used to gain a momentary advantage, but will never prevail on an ongoing basis.

Their own Quran promotes violence, and the nature of their repressive governments give fertile ground to ongoing frustrations, hate, rage, and despair - exactly what their governments count on. Make the Israelis the ongoing scapegoat of convenience and only venue of expression for their subjugated lives, and we can count on violence always.

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